Two basic indicators of the pain and suffering experienced following an accident are the type of injury you suffer and the nature and duration of your treatment. The proof is up to you and your personal injury lawyer to demonstrate exactly what you are going through and what the future might look like in order… Read More »
Insurance Claims for Injured Passengers
If you or a loved one are an injured passenger in a car accident due to negligence, you may file a claim for damages under the liability coverage of the driver or owner of the car you occupied or the coverage of the driver or owner of the other vehicle/s involved. Claims against more than… Read More »
Iowa Dram Shop Law
In a letter to the editor of the Des Moines Register, one reader rings in on proposed changes to Iowa’s dram shop law (SF 1179/HSB 594), which seeks to limit compensation to victims of drunk drivers. If the changes are adopted, the fear is that the standard of visible intoxication is too vague and recovery… Read More »
Why Dogs Attack
Last week, many were horrified by the news of the young Virginia woman who was attacked and killed by her pet pit bulls while taking a walk. Unfortunately, it is not the first time we have heard of dog attacks or the fact that seemingly nice dogs attack people in and outside of a family… 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 »
