If you are injured in a car accident, regardless of how minor your injury may seem, it is important to first seek medical attention then contact a personal injury attorney who can advise you or a family member on the next steps. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical costs, lost compensation for… [Read More]
Car Accident Fatalities | Wrongful Death Claims
Wrongful death lawsuits are brought when an individual dies as a result of another party’s negligence or misconduct. Negligence is a legal term describing behavior that is careless, reckless, or demonstrates a failure to act with reasonable care. Car accidents are a leading cause of fatalities in the U.S… Driving drowsy, distracted driving, impaired driving,… [Read More]
Leading Causes of Traffic Fatalities | Des Moines Car Accident Lawyer
Unfortunately, a head on car collision south of Indianola resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries over the weekend. Although it is believed that a motorist crossed the center line causing the collision, an investigation is underway to determine what factors lead up to the deadly accident, Leading Causes of Traffic Fatalities Iowa has seen an… [Read More]
Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer After a Car Accident?
When you are involved in a car accident, you may wonder if you need a lawyer to settle your claim with an insurer. Generally speaking, if you are not injured, you may be able to settle the insurance claim without the need for legal representation. However, if you or a family member is hurt in… [Read More]
Year Over Year Increases in Traffic Fatalities
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that over 42,000 people were killed in car accidents in 2021, an increase of 10.5% from 2020 when 38,824 fatalities were recorded, up from 36,096 in 2019. In 2022, the deadly trend continued with roadway deaths rising 7% percent in the first three months of the year,… [Read More]
Car Accidents Involving Stopped Vehicles
A recent motor vehicle accident involving a motorist and a DOT maintenance vehicle marks the first 2023 traffic related fatality in Des Moines. The driver crashed into a DOT maintenance vehicle that was pulled off the shoulder of an I-235 exit and later succumbed to his injuries. Accidents involving vehicles pulled over on the… [Read More]
Pedestrian Traffic Accidents Rise in Des Moines Metro
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]
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]
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]
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