For the Injured And For A Safer Iowa
A unanimous decision earlier this year by the Iowa Supreme Court serves as a cautionary tale for those considering a wrongful death lawsuit – or any kind of lawsuit where there are statutes of limitations involved. It’s never a good idea to wait until the deadline is...
You see motorcycles sharing the road with cars and trucks every day during Iowa's riding season. Motorcyclists have the same rights to use public roads as any other driver. However, riders face unique dangers that car drivers never face. These dangers help explain why...
Many people with car crash injuries instantly know that they need help. They can't put weight on a broken bone or may not be able to move at all due to a spinal cord injury. They may even require emergency transportation to a hospital to stabilize their injuries....
Between January 2009 and June 2025, Iowa roads saw a staggering 619,000 reported traffic crashes. Most of these collisions happen during the late afternoon and early evening, while the roads are much quieter in the middle of the night. For instance, only 6,794 crashes...
In the blink of an eye, your life changes after a sudden crash. As you open your eyes and check your injuries, you realize the collision involved a commercial vehicle. Because these drivers are often working for large corporations or government entities, determining...
Car crashes with uninsured drivers can feel especially stressful. You may still have options for compensation, but the process often looks different from a typical insurance claim and may require more careful planning. Taking first steps at the scene Your first...
You grab a breakfast sandwich at a drive-through. The coffee sits in the cup holder, still too hot to drink. Traffic moves steadily as you merge onto the road. Nothing feels risky. You have driven this route countless times, and eating on the go feels like part of the...
A car accident can turn a quiet drive into a catastrophic event that shakes your day, your routine and your budget. Many drivers in Iowa worry most about what happens to their insurance rates because even one crash can raise monthly costs in ways that feel hard to...
When you drive in Iowa during the winter, you see the dangers clearly: snow, ice and reduced visibility, making it easy to assume most fatal crashes happen in January. However, car accident statistics show the highest number of traffic deaths occur in warmer months,...
You expect medical professionals to provide you with competent, safe care. Still, mistakes can happen, and some can cause serious harm or death. Understanding these negligence claims can help identify when and how they occurred and what type of compensation you can...
