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 »
Speed and Following Too Closely Factors in Iowa I-35 Pileup
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 »
Distracted Driving Leads to Fatal Car Crashes
What’s in a name? Apparently, the term ‘accident’ may have something to do with how people view their responsibilities as drivers. Typically, when a reference is made to an automobile collision, people call it an accident. However, safety advocate groups would like to see these incidences called ‘crashes’ in order to focus attention on the… Read More »
Truck and Car Accidents Caused by Unsecured Loads
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 »
Head Injury Symptoms Sometimes Subtle
According to the CDC, over a million people suffer from a brain injury every year. Sometimes brain injuries result from a car accident, falls, sports participation, workplace accidents or even assault. Physical trauma to the brain is sometimes difficult to detect and symptoms may not be apparent for several days or even weeks following an… Read More »
Determining Fault in a Motor Vehicle Accident
Legally speaking, a duty of care is an obligation to avoid injuring someone or placing them in a dangerous situation – breaching this duty will typically result in a finding of negligence. Driving a motor vehicle comes with a legal responsibility, or a duty of care, to drive in a way that will not hurt… Read More »
Car Accidents Linked to Speeding | Des Moines Personal Injury Lawyer
Speeding is one of the main culprits behind many motor vehicle accidents. To tackle speeding the UN #Slowdown Campaign is hoping to convince drivers that getting to their destinations safely is as important as getting there at all. Lower Your Speed and Avoid Collisions Drivers have more chance of avoiding collisions if they slow down.… Read More »
Iowa Drunk Driving Accidents Prompt Legislation
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 »
Car Accident Investigation Process Provides Answers
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 »
Des Moines Truck Accident Lawyer | Driver Fatigue Accidents
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 »
