Three Des Moines teens were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a car while standing on the sidewalk after exiting a DART bus. Law enforcement said the high school students were hit in the aftermath of a two car collision that spun out of control, leading one car to jump the curb… Read More »
Do I Need a Lawyer If I Have Been Injured?
If you have been seriously injured or are not sure as to the outcome of your injury, especially in cases of traumatic brain injuries or other injuries with potentially long lasting effects, an experienced personal injury lawyer should always be consulted as soon as possible. It is important to talk to your attorney before you… Read More »
Red Light Runner Car Accidents
Tragically, Thursday afternoon a 74-year-old motorist was killed at the Des Moines intersection of MLK and Clark Street after being struck by a red light runner. Red light runners cause hundreds of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries every year. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, in 2015 alone, 771 people were… Read More »
Employee Car Accidents and Third Party Liability Claims
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death and injury for all ages. Many of these incidents occur during the workday or during the commute to and from work. Employers may bear the cost for injuries that occur both on and off the job. Wearing a seat belt is the single most effective thing… 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 Car Accidents
In his weekly news briefing, Governor Branstad expressed concern over Iowa traffic fatalities involving farm vehicles in the state urging all motorists to exercise caution during the spring planting season. Last year, there were nearly 200 crashes involving farm vehicles, many resulting in injuries and a number of fatalities. This year one farmer was killed… Read More »
Speed Linked to Increase in Car Crashes
So far Iowa has resisted the trend to increase highway speeds despite being surrounded by states who have adopted speeds up to 80 mph. Efforts to increase speed limits on Iowa freeways and rural roads failed in the Legislature this year amid safety concerns and, if data pouring in from other states is any indication,… Read More »
Treacherous Weather Results in Major Highway Accident
Weather was the prime factor in the Pennsylvania highway pile-up of approximately 60 vehicles, injuring 70 people and killing 3. Much like the conditions we experienced in Iowa last week, motorists reported that ‘one minute it was clear’ and the next, ‘a snow squall created white-out conditions’ extending two city blocks. Drivers slowing or stopping… Read More »
Takata Airbag Tied to Recent U.S. Fatality
In the worst auto safety crisis in U.S. history, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has expanded the recall of Takata-produced airbags, following the confirmation of a ninth fatality caused by a ruptured airbag inflator. The recall covers as many as 24 million cars from manufactures such as Ford, Audi, Honda, Saab and Mercedes-Benz.… Read More »
