Pedestrian traffic accidents are on the rise in the Des Moines metropolitan area, with a number of hit and run accidents sending pedestrians to the hospital. Nationally, pedestrian deaths are on the rise, and in Iowa, the number of pedestrian traffic fatalities has steadily increased over the last several years. Not surprisingly, many traffic accidents… [Read More]
Personal Injury Topics, Issues and News
Personal Injury Topics, Issues and News. Iowa personal injury lawyer Marc A. Humphrey is dedicated to obtaining justice and compensation for his clients.
100 Deadliest Days of Driving for Motorcyclists
Memorial Day weekend marked the beginning of the 100 deadliest days of driving during the summer months. The days between Memorial Day and Labor Day averages about 33 traffic related deaths in Iowa, including motorcyclists injured in collisions with cars. Because motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable in a car crash, riders are encouraged to take defensive… [Read More]
Types of Compensation in a Personal Injury Case
The types of compensation known as “damages” that an injured party can pursue in a personal injury case are compensatory and punitive. Compensatory damages seek to reimburse or compensate an injured party for the harm they have suffered, whereas punitive damages are awarded to punish the wrongdoer for egregious or despicable behavior that resulted in… [Read More]
Loss of Parental Consortium Claims
In Iowa, consortium claims involving children may involve a parent suing for injury and death of a child or a child suing for injury or death to a parent ~ aka the loss of parental consortium. A child’s claim to damages caused by the death or injury of a parent to an accident, defective product,… [Read More]
Damages for Loss of Spousal Consortium
When a spouse is killed due to the negligence of another, a surviving spouse may sue the responsible party for loss of consortium. What is Spousal Consortium? Spousal consortium refers to the fellowship between spouses and the right of each spouse to benefit from their relationship in terms of financial support, company, aid, affection and… [Read More]
Uber and Lyft Rideshare Accidents
The popularity of rideshares as a means to get from point A to B is growing in popularity across the country. Companies such as Uber and Lyft have seen an increase in customers who appreciate the convenience of being picked up or dropped off at their destinations using an app on their phones and the… [Read More]
Liability for Supplying Alcohol to Minors
During the summer months, teens often attend parties at friends’ homes or invite others over to hang out where alcohol sometimes enters the picture. Although parents may be inclined to take a hands off approach when teens gather at their home, perhaps even turning a blind eye to alcohol use, it is important to understand… [Read More]
Personal Injury Caused by Drunk Driving
An injury accident caused by a drunk driver presents as a very clear indicator of negligence in a personal injury lawsuit. Drunk or drugged driving impairs a drivers physical and mental abilities significantly, diminishing their judgement, focus and concentration and affecting their coordination, control and reaction time. It is a recipe for an accident and,… [Read More]
Rear End Car Accidents
A typical passenger car traveling at 60 mph covers approximately 88 feet per second. When braking occurs, it takes over 270 feet for a car to come to a complete stop in ideal conditions – dry pavement with good brakes and tires. According to Edmunds, the perception time, the reaction time, and the effective braking… [Read More]
Des Moines Motorcycle Accident Injury Lawyer
Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injury or even death to motorcyclists who have little protection in a collision with a motor vehicle. Fourteen percent of all traffic fatalities are motorcyclists and ATVs, underscoring just how dangerous it is for motorcyclists. Many times a motorcycle accident is caused by another driver who does not see… [Read More]
