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...
For the Injured And For A Safer Iowa
Auto Accidents
Drinking and driving are on the rise in Iowa
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...
Why Work With An Iowa Car Accident Attorney
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...
Common Injuries from Outdoor Activities in The Summer
Summer is an exciting time for most people. Kids are off from school and families spend their time traveling and participating in outdoor activities. However, with more activities, comes a higher risk of summertime accidents that cause minor to severe summer injuries....
Avoiding Winter Accidents and Winter Travel Tips
Winter brings snow, making avoiding winter accidents harder. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, more than 1,300 people are killed and more than 116,000 suffer injuries in automotive accidents because of snowy,...
The Difference Between Liability for Semi-Truck Accidents & Car Accidents
Automobile accidents are never ideal, but accidents involving a semi-truck can be disastrous and life-changing. Aside from the sheer size differences between a large truck and a car, additional issues can come into play. These issues can make the healing process much...
Why Are Truck Accidents So Deadly?
Some of the most horrific accidents you can encounter on the road involve commercial trucks. A collision that would be minor with another vehicle can be deadly with one of these vehicles. Great care must be taken when driving near a commercial truck. Here’s why an...
Electronic Logging Devices In Commercial Vehicles
Crashes with commercial trucks rarely end well for the smaller vehicle. The extreme mass of these vehicles makes the impact far harder and more deadly. But determining whose fault it was for the crash can be difficult. Proving Fault for Accidents Involving Commercial...
Staying Safe on the Ice
Winter is coming in fast across the country. Even the southern states are experiencing freezing temperatures. With cold temperatures, what comes next? Ice! Ice can be beautiful but it is also very dangerous. When roads are iced over they become perilous for drivers...
Do Traffic Cameras Reduce Crashes?
The legality and effectiveness of traffic cameras is an ongoing issue debated nationwide. The Des Moines Register compared crash data from the previous six years to the present day to see if there was enough data to determine whether or not traffic cameras are making...