(515) 444-4000 You’re driving home from work as snow starts to fall. The road is slick, visibility is dropping, and you’re focused on getting home safely, when suddenly another car slides into your bumper. Most people assume crashes like this are caused by bad weather and no one’s at fault. But that’s a dangerous misconception. Snow, ice, and blizzards make Nebraska roads…
You’re driving 55 mph down Highway 275 when traffic suddenly slows to a crawl. Up ahead, a combine crawls across both lanes. With cars stacking behind and impatient drivers trying risky passes, it only takes one mistake for disaster to strike. Crash data highlights the risk of farm equipment on Nebraska roads. October is the third most dangerous month for…
Every year, around 2 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and even more alarmingly, 80,000 of those brain injuries result in lasting disabilities. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of TBIs. Treatment and long-term care for TBIs costs the U.S. an estimated $30 billion a year. Even with private insurance, families often face out-of-pocket expenses averaging $35,000…
When a motorcycle accident happens, many riders expect their insurance company to help them get back on their feet. But too often, injured motorcyclists face unfair treatment based on outdated stereotypes, unfounded assumptions, and a lack of empathy from adjusters. That bias can cost them their right to full compensation. At Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling, our Des Moines motorcycle…
Sharing the road with commercial trucks requires more caution than many drivers realize. Weighing 20–30 times more than a typical car, these massive vehicles have dangerously large blind spots known as “No Zones.” If you’ve never heard of them, understanding what No Zones are and how to avoid them could save your life. What Are No Zones? Truck No Zones…
The consequences are often devastating when a fully loaded tractor-trailer collides with a passenger vehicle. Injuries are often life-changing, and the road to recovery can be long and overwhelming. But what caused that crash may involve far more than just the driver behind the wheel. When a truck accident happens, it’s rarely the result of one person’s mistake. Multiple parties…
What happens when an injury changes not just one life, but an entire relationship? When someone is seriously injured due to someone else’s negligence, the consequences extend beyond medical bills and physical recovery. The effects ripple through family life, impacting relationships, routines, and emotional well-being. One important, but often overlooked, aspect of a personal injury case is the claim for…
Riding with a group can be one of the most enjoyable experiences for a motorcyclist. Whether you’re cruising the curves near Saylorville Lake or exploring the backroads outside Des Moines, you share the open road, the sights, and the camaraderie. However, group rides also have safety risks that every rider should take seriously. One wrong move by a single rider,…
What do medical specialists, accident analysts, and financial professionals have in common? They’re often the key to winning personal injury claims as expert witnesses. If you’ve been injured in a car accident and are pursuing a personal injury claim, you might need expert testimony to prove it. At Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling, we’ve seen firsthand how expert witnesses can…
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the most life-altering injuries a person can suffer in a personal injury case. Whether caused by a car crash, a fall on unsafe property, or a workplace accident, a TBI can affect your physical health, emotional well-being, and day-to-day life. The effects of a TBI often extend beyond the initial emergency room visit.…
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