If an accident is from negligence and causes someone’s wrongful death, two types of claims may be pursued by the decedent’s family: wrongful death and survivorship. A spouse and children, parents of a deceased child, and the estate of someone who dies as a result of a personal injury can bring a wrongful death lawsuit… [Read More]
Recent Des Moines Pedestrian Fatality Raises Road Safety Concerns
Recently, a motor vehicle pedestrian accident involving a child occurred at SW Ninth Street in Des Moines. This follows a Des Moines City plan to review safety issues in the area where two other fatal vehicle pedestrian accidents involving children also occurred in 2016 and 2017. At the time of the earlier incidents, the Des… [Read More]
Millions Awarded in Roundup Lawsuits
The makers of the popular weed killer Roundup have faced thousands of lawsuits alleging that the active ingredient in their product, glyphosate, causes cancer. Over the law few years, nearly 20,000 claimants have file suit alleging that exposure to glyphosate has caused them to develop non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a potentially deadly cancer. Furthermore it has been… [Read More]
Renewed Efforts to Reduce Distracted Driving
A collaboration between the Iowa State Patrol and Farm Bureau Insurance to reduce distracted driving has been joined by the Governor who declared the last week of May “End Distracted Driving Week in Iowa”. Among the resources available to promote safe driving choices is a video series starring Iowa State Patrol Officer Sargent Ludwig who… [Read More]
Injury Compensation When There is a Pre-Existing Condition
If someone is injured due to another’s negligence, the unexpected frailty of the injured person is not a valid defense against liability. The eggshell rule generally holds that the negligent party is liable for all consequences resulting from their negligent activities leading to the injury of another person even if the victim has an unusually… [Read More]
Why Should I Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
Why should I hire a personal injury attorney? When you have been seriously or permanently injured in an accident due to negligence, the answer is an emphatic ‘yes’ – and the sooner the better to protect your rights and to preserve evidence. If you have been injured in an accident such as a car crash,… [Read More]
First Responders Injured By Distracted Drivers
The sight of paramedics, police, or fire crews responding to an accident or other roadside emergencies can cause motorists to engage in the dangerous practice of rubbernecking that can result in yet another accident. Add the distraction of a phone to the mix and sometimes first responders get hurt or killed. In fact, new research… [Read More]
Bicycle Accident Lawsuit Settlement
The city of Des Moines recently settled a lawsuit to the tune of 1.5 million paid to a bicyclist injured after hitting a newly erected, unmarked curb at MLK and 16th – an area where bicyclists regularly leave the bike path to cross the street. The problems started back in 2017 when the city replaced… [Read More]
Des Moines Iowa Bicycle Accidents
Despite expanded prevention efforts across the nation, fatalities among bicycle riders have increased. In 2015, nearly 1,000 bicyclists were killed in accidents, a 12 percent jump over the previous year. Decades ago, children and teens accounted for many of the cycling deaths, injuries and near misses, however, more recently, older cyclists have joined their ranks… [Read More]
Determining Fault in an Iowa Car Accident
Following a car accident, you may be surprised to find that the other driver is not admitting fault even though you feel they clearly caused the accident. The question of who was at fault in a car accident can be answered by looking at whose negligence or carelessness resulted in the accident, but sometimes both… [Read More]
