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Car accidents are a reality for over one hundred thousand people each year in Iowa. In 2021, the Iowa Department of Transportation reported: 122,487 occupants of vehicles involved in accidents 54,483 vehicle crashes 6,359 victims of minor injuries 1,435 serious injuries 356 fatalities Being involved in a car accident that is another party’s fault means the victim may be entitled…
A car accident can leave a lot in its aftermath - damage to vehicles, injuries, and the medical bills, lost income and repair costs that come with them. When dealing with the outcome of a car accident caused by another driver, there may be some doubt if you need to consult a lawyer. When should you get a lawyer after…
Do electric cars catch fire more often than gas ones? With explosive lithium-ion batteries, EVs face renewed safety scrutiny. But are battery blazes endangering more lives? Gas Vehicles vs Electric Vehicles Gas Vehicles Electric Vehicles Risk of fires and explosions from gas tank Risk of battery fires that are difficult to extinguish Many major recalls over decades Recent recalls for…
Fall fairs are a family-friendly, all-American institution each year. Unfortunately, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USPC) estimate that nearly 24,013 people were injured by amusement park attractions in 2022 alone. In 2023 at the Iowa State Fair a child was injured when an object hit them in the leg after coming loose from one of the amusement rides.…
Law enforcement officers are sworn to defend and protect people. This duty extends to those in custody or suspected of wrongdoing. Violating the civil rights of those in custody is considered police misconduct. What Are Your Rights if You Are Injured in Police Custody? Every citizen is entitled to their civil rights. Being injured in police custody should never happen.…
In 2014, Jim Taft of West Columbia had a spinal cord stimulator implanted in his back. He is now mostly paralyzed, and a typical day sees him unable to leave his bed. He’s a prisoner in his own home due to a defective medical device. Jim sought relief from pain. His doctors described a spinal device that could “change his…
Iowa averages over 300 traffic crash fatalities yearly. The top causes are aggressive driving, drunk driving, distractions, drowsiness, and lack of seatbelts, prompting state campaigns to promote road safety awareness and reduce the rising deaths. Main Causes of Fatal Crashes Cause % of Fatal Crashes Risks Aggressive Driving 2/3 Speeding, road rage Drunk Driving 30% Impaired response times Distracted Driving…
Imagine logging into a virtual meeting for work during the height of the pandemic. You struggle to maintain a professional manner and concentrate on the discussion because you just lost a family member to COVID-19. Many of us experienced tremendous emotional and mental trauma from the constant stress of balancing personal trauma against the pressure to keep up productivity at…
Since 2016, ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have been available in Iowa’s metropolitan areas. But ridesharing can be a double-edged sword. On one side, evidence has shown that Uber and Lyft have cut down the frequency of impaired drivers taking to the streets after partaking in alcohol or controlled substances. On the other side, the introduction of ridesharing and…
Does it matter how long your Uber driver has been on the road before picking you up? Are you entitled to a rideshare driver who is alert and rested? Turns out rideshare drivers do have daily drive-hour limits. But your Lyft driver may be exhausted before he even starts his shift. Main Reason for Imposing Drive-Hour Limits Driving for rideshare…
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