A serious truck crash can leave you with painful injuries, lost income and an uncertain recovery. When you face months of treatment, it can be hard to know who should answer for what happened. The driver may not be the only person involved. Knowing who could share...
For the Injured And For A Safer Iowa
Auto Accidents
Stay alert for deer on Iowa roads this fall season
Driving during autumn can become stressful when deer move unpredictably near busy roads. Even an attentive motorist may have little time to react when an animal suddenly enters traffic. If you regularly travel Iowa roads, this risk can be difficult to avoid. Knowing...
What are the long-term effects of a serious car accident injury?
A severe car crash alters your life in a single second and immediate physical trauma requires urgent medical care. However, the long-term effects create permanent challenges for victims. Learning about these lasting consequences helps you prepare for the road ahead....
Motorcyclists beware: These risks make you vulnerable on the road
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...
When even those who feel fine should see a doctor after a crash
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....
What times of the day do most car accidents occur in Iowa?
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...
Who is responsible for your commercial vehicle accident?
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...
What to do after a crash with an uninsured driver in Iowa?
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...
Iowa drivers: What one accident really does to your insurance
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...
Do more fatal crashes occur in Iowa in winter or summer?
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,...