Auto Accidents

Every crash that occurs features unique characteristics. The specific vehicles involved, their speed at the time of the crash and the angle of approach when they collide can all influence the scope of the damage and the injuries incurred by the occupants of the...

You may have read the stories that traffic fatalities actually rose during the pandemic even though far fewer people were driving. That’s true, and it needs to be addressed. Yet it’s also part of a larger trend. During the 90s, before standard air bags and safer car...

Rural roads are just more dangerous. The crash rate on rural roads is twice that on state roads, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT). Unfortunately, despite the many hazards and relative lack of safety equipment on rural and gravel roads, many...

The Iowa State Patrol issued an urgent plea for motorists to be extra careful over the coming weeks as we are in the midst of the “100 Deadliest Days.” It’s the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal crashes involving teenagers escalate. The Centers for...

We have all seen the big electronic signs suspended above the highway that display safety messages, such as reminders to buckle up or admonitions against risky behavior like drunk driving or texting while driving. Sometimes these signs display the number of traffic...

When people get in their cars, they often do a few things without putting much thought into them. They start the ignition, check the mirrors and pick something to listen to. Hopefully, they also put on their seat belt.  If this last part doesn't happen, drivers can...

Iowa road fatalities reached a six-year high last year as more drivers subscribe to risky and illegal behavior. According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, a total of 354 people died on state roads in 2021. That represents a 3% increase compared with the...

A driver is pulled over late on a Des Moines night. He’s been weaving his car back and forth across the lanes. He’s also been struggling to keep his vehicle at the appropriate speed, sometimes slowing way down and sometimes exceeding the speed limit. The driver’s...

Drinking and driving was on the rise in Iowa last year. This dangerous decision can put lives at risk, not just for the people making the wrong choice. Sioux City alone saw a 17% increase in drunk-driving cases, landing at 12th in the nation for such incidents. When...

Facing any court issue can be a difficult and stressful thing. Estimates from 2018 show that nearly 6 million car accidents occur every year in the United States. In 2019, it was estimated that 38,800 of those auto accidents lead to fatalities.  With so many car...