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2018 Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities Highest in Decades

Posted on November 22, 2019

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According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2018, an average of 17 pedestrians were killed each day in traffic crashes – the deadliest year on record since 1990. Pedestrian deaths climbed over 3 percent last year with over 6,000 fatalities and many more injuries in 2018 alone. Some theorize the increase in… Read More »

Filed Under: Pedestrian Accidents Tagged With: Iowa distracted driving car accident lawyer, Iowa drunk driving injury lawyer, wrongful death

Construction Workers Risk of Asbestos Caused Mesothelioma

Posted on November 15, 2019

Construction Workers Risk of Asbestos Caused Mesothelioma

Over a million construction workers are currently exposed to asbestos that can lead to conditions including asbestosis, where small fibers cause scarring in the lungs making it increasingly difficult to breath. Asbestos exposure can also result in the disease of malignant mesothelioma, a cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs, heart, and abdomen… Read More »

Filed Under: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation Tagged With: Iowa product liability lawyer, Third party liability

SUV’s and Pedestrian Accidents

Posted on October 28, 2019

SUV's and Pedestrian Accidents

A study released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reveals that over the last decade pedestrian car accident fatalities have increased. Between 2009 and 2016, many of the pedestrian car accidents involved an SUV, a 3% increase over all other kinds of vehicles. Some of the increase can be attributed to other fact that… Read More »

Filed Under: Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents

Manufacturing Plant Workers Injured at Wind Tower Plant

Posted on September 27, 2019

Manufacturing Plant Workers Injured

One manufacturing plant worker was killed and another worker critically injured Saturday in an accident at a wind tower manufacturing plant in Newton, Iowa underscoring just how dangerous manufacturing jobs can be even in the wind energy sector. Iowa is a leading wind energy producer in the nation and its central location and transportation infrastructure… Read More »

Filed Under: Third Party Injury, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death Tagged With: Des Moines Iowa wrongful death lawyer, Fatal Accident, Iowa workplace injury lawyer

Vaping Giant Comes Under Fire for Marketing Product as Safer Alternative to Smoking

Posted on September 24, 2019

Vaping Giant Comes Under Fire for Marketing Product

News surrounding deaths and illnesses linked to vaping use has prompted the CDC to warn people to reconsider their e cigarettes until the investigations into at least 6 deaths and 450 illnesses nationwide yields answers. Vaping giant Juul has already come under fire from federal health authorities who say that Juul Labs pitched e-cigs as… Read More »

Filed Under: Class Action, Personal Injury, Product Liability Tagged With: Iowa class action lawyers product liability, Iowa product liability lawyer

E-Scooters May be Coming to the Metro

Posted on September 13, 2019

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Electric motorized scooters (e-scooters) have become a popular mode of transportation in many cities across the nation. Now private e-scooter sharing companies have their sights set on Des Moines where hundreds of e-scooters may soon be available for rent across the metro. While many welcome new options in transportation to get from here to there… Read More »

Filed Under: Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury Tagged With: Iowa personal injury lawyers

Should I Get Car Rental Insurance if I Have Personal Auto Insurance Coverage?

Posted on August 29, 2019

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Travel picks up over the Labor Day weekend and many who are renting a vehicle may wonder if they should consider getting rental car insurance. Before renting a car, it is always a good idea to review the coverage on your personal car insurance policy. Often times, your coverage extends to rental cars, which may… Read More »

Filed Under: Car Accidents Tagged With: Iowa car accident lawyer

Denied or Reduced Auto Insurance Claims

Posted on August 6, 2019

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If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may take comfort in knowing that the at-fault party has insurance that will cover your medical expenses or other damages. While waiting for reimbursement for expenses you incur, you may be relieved that your own auto insurance policy is available… Read More »

Filed Under: Car Accidents, Personal Injury Tagged With: insurance company claim denial, Iowa personal injury lawyers

End Distracted Driving Week in Iowa

Posted on July 8, 2019

In 2018 alone, there were over a thousand car accidents attributed to distracted-driving resulting in injuries and fatalities in Iowa. In an effort to reduce the number of distracted driving accidents, the Iowa Governor has officially declared the last week of May “End Distracted Driving Week in Iowa.” Of course, smart phone use behind the… Read More »

Filed Under: Car Accidents Tagged With: distracted driving car crash, Iowa distracted driving car accident lawyer

Bicycle Dooring Accidents

Posted on June 17, 2019

When drivers of cars open their doors without first checking for a passing bicycle, bicyclists can be seriously injured if they collide with the door. In fact cyclists suffer more dooring accidents than anyone else on the road. Often, cyclists are forced to ride very close to both moving traffic and parked vehicles, which is… Read More »

Filed Under: Personal Injury Tagged With: Iowa bicycle and motor vehicle collision lawyers

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