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Commercial Truck Accident Liability

Posted on November 18, 2021

Commercial Truck Accident

There are multiple factors that can contribute to a truck accident involving other vehicles on the road from weather and road conditions to factors involving the driver such as reckless driving, impairment, fatigue and distraction or an improper unsecured load. The party responsible for damages in a truck accident may include the trucking company, the… Read More »

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Common Insurance Claim Mistakes

Posted on October 25, 2021

Common Insurance Claim Mistakes

Trusting Your Insurance Agent When someone is injured in a car accident, many turn to their insurance agent expecting support only to discover that the relationship is “just business.” Although disheartening, insurance agents and their company invariably act in their own best interests with an eye on their bottom line. Trusting an insurance agent is… Read More »

Filed Under: Car Accidents, Personal Injury Tagged With: car accident settlement offers, Iowa car accident lawyer

3 Causes of Distracted Driving

Posted on September 29, 2021

Causes of Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents across the nation and in Iowa. If you are injured in a distracted driving accident, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries. Start by working with an experienced personal injury lawyer who will help you pursue maximum compensation for medical bills,… Read More »

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Dangers of Drowsy Driving

Posted on August 11, 2021

Dangers of Drowsy Driving

Many understand that distracted driving such as texting while driving and impaired driving are dangerous. However, many do not realize that drowsy driving can lead to serious and often fatal car accidents. The NHTSA puts annual fatalities caused by drowsy driving in the hundreds, but other studies suggest that these figures are conservative simply because… Read More »

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What to Do When You are Injured in a Car Accident

Posted on June 23, 2021

Injured in a Car Accident

When you are injured in an Iowa car accident, what you do afterward can make or break your case when seeking compensation for your medical bills, property damage, or even pain and suffering. Some actions you should take include: Seek Medical Treatment Following a Car Accident Regardless of whether you or a family member has… Read More »

Filed Under: Car Accidents Tagged With: Iowa personal injury lawyers

Car Accident Lost Wages Compensation

Posted on January 20, 2021

Car Accident Lost Wages

If you are in a car accident and are wondering whether the at fault party’s insurance company has made you a fair offer for the damage to your property and injuries you sustained, the best advice is to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney to evaluate your case to determine if you are receiving… Read More »

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Caution Urged as 2020 Motorcycle Season Ramps Up

Posted on May 19, 2020

motorcycle accidents

Unfortunately, last week a motorcycle accident resulted in a fatality at SW 7th and MLK parkway in Des Moines. According to police, a teen driver’s failure to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic while turning at the intersection contributed to the crash. With nice weather returning to the area, car and truck motorists… Read More »

Filed Under: Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents Tagged With: Motorcycle Accident, Pedestrian accidents, wrongful death

Excessive Speed Factors in Fatal Car Accidents

Posted on March 4, 2020

Excessive Speed Factors in Fatal Car Accidents

Two Des Moines men lost their lives after another driver struck their vehicle at an intersection on SW 9th – a street that has seen many car and pedestrian accidents. Police believe that excessive speed was a significant contributing factor in the fatal accident – the driver of the vehicle that crashed into the victims’… Read More »

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Iowa Drivers Asked to Give Emergency Crews a Brake

Posted on December 29, 2019

Causes of Distracted Driving

Law enforcement is reminding Iowa drivers to give emergency crews a brake – slow down, and move over when it is safe to do so, when they see emergency crews or highway helpers responding to car accidents or assisting stranded motorists along the highway. This reminder following yet another incident where an Iowa emergency crew… Read More »

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Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Run Greater Risk of Fatal Car Accidents

Posted on December 17, 2019

Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders

Too many motorists drive drunk despite laws in most states that set blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at 0.08. Last year over 10,000 people were killed in traffic accidents involving at least one driver under the influence of alcohol, many of whom were repeat drunk driving offenders. A third of all drivers arrested or convicted of… Read More »

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