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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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Texting While Driving Truck Accidents

Posted on September 26, 2018

Many who regard truckers along the highway believe that the drivers possess considerable experience and exercise good judgment when operating a semi-truck especially because of the danger these high profile vehicles pose to other motorists. As a general rule, a commercial truck driver must maintain a proper following distance, have constant situational awareness, and drive… Read More »

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Speed and Following Too Closely Factors in Iowa I-35 Pileup

Posted on February 13, 2018

A spokesman for the Iowa State Patrol believes that speed and following too closely were factors in the major car accident that occurred last week near Ames on Interstate 35. The pileup involved up to 70 cars, buses and trucks traveling during a snow storm that hit Central Iowa Monday. Unfortunately, one person was killed… Read More »

Filed Under: Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death Tagged With: Des Moines car accident injury lawyer

Truck and Car Accidents Caused by Unsecured Loads

Posted on September 29, 2017

Danger may be lurking when you are traveling behind or alongside trucks carrying cargo loads. Sometimes truck drivers neglect to secure their loads properly or clear their trucks of debris, creating a serious road hazard for other motorists. Improperly secured loads can also shift during travel, potentially causing a rollover truck accident. Large and unsecured… Read More »

Filed Under: Truck Accidents Tagged With: Des Moines car accident injury lawyer, Des Moines personal injury truck accident lawyer, Iowa wrongful death

Des Moines Truck and Car Accident Fatality | Injury Lawyers for Iowans

Posted on September 8, 2017

A tragic incident on the Northeast side of Des Moines yesterday afternoon shows just how dangerous truck and car accidents are. According to law enforcement, a car  occupied by three teens entered an intersection where they were struck by a semi truck, killing one teen and critically injuring the other two. A resident on scene said… Read More »

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Iowa Drunk Driving Accidents Prompt Legislation

Posted on February 22, 2017

Following the high profile deaths of two Des Moines police officers and their passenger at the hands of a drunk driver last year, proposed legislation is poised to strengthen drunk driving consequences in the state. Earlier this week, the fiance of one of the officers killed urged the Iowa House judicial subcommittee to support legislation… Read More »

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Car Accident Investigation Process Provides Answers

Posted on February 12, 2017

Following a car accident, the job of experienced crash-scene investigator is to get answers about how a crash happened and who is responsible. A very important part of the job is to identify the evidence at the scene and gather information that may be needed for an analysis or reconstruction or other technical work to… Read More »

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Des Moines Truck Accident Lawyer | Driver Fatigue Accidents

Posted on January 25, 2017

According to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) study, 65% of truck drivers report that they experience drowsiness while driving. More alarming is that nearly 50% of drivers surveyed admitted to falling asleep behind the wheel in the previous year. Unfortunately, truck driver fatigue sometimes results in fatal motor vehicle accidents. Despite growing concern… Read More »

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Drowsy Driving the Culprit Behind Many Accidents

Posted on December 7, 2016

If you are planning on a road trip over the holidays, make sure you get plenty of sleep first. A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that drowsy driving can be as risky as drunk driving. Missing just a few hours of sleep increases your risk of a motor vehicle accident… Read More »

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Des Moines Truck Accident Lawyer

Posted on November 30, 2016

In 2016, more than 1,500 truck drivers were pulled out of service for exceeding the number of hours of driving allowed in a stretch. Using documents such as fuel receipts and scale tickets, state troopers are able to determine if drivers behind the wheel of what some characterize as an 80,000 missile, are abiding by… Read More »

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