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]
Injured in Slip Trip Fall Accident
When you are injured in a slip, trip and fall accident you may be entitled to compensation. Examples of a slip, trip and fall accidents vary. It may be that you slip, trip and fall at a business such as a restaurant after someone spills a drink or on a slippery entranceway after it rains…. [Read More]
Hurt on Someone Else’s Property | Premises Liability Explained
When you are hurt on someone else’s property, whether it is residential or commercial property, the property owner may be liable for damages, including your medical bills. Premise liability law holds a property owner responsible for any damages arising out of an injury on their property – owners must make reasonable efforts to keep their… [Read More]
Iowa Wrongful Death Claim Attorney
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]
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]
Surgical Center Injuries on the Rise
The number of surgical centers operating in the U.S. has steadily increased in response to a demand for low cost alternatives to hospitalization for minor surgeries. Unfortunately, according to a recent USA Today report, every year, thousands of 911 emergency calls are placed from these surgery centers when patients experience complications following a procedure, some… [Read More]
Paying Medical Bills After a Car Accident
When someone is injured in a car accident, they may be concerned about how they will pay medical costs while waiting for a settlement from the negligent party’s insurance company. Although it may be tempting to accept a settlement from the other driver’s insurance company early on to take care of medical bills, which many… [Read More]
Motorcycle Accident Fatalities on the Rise
According to the CDC, motorcycle-related deaths have increased by 55% since the year 2000. As recently as 2015, the federal government estimated the number of fatalities on motorcycles was roughly 29 times the number in cars. Many might say that the risk of injury is inherent in the fact motorcycle riders lack the protection of… [Read More]
