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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…
William Brown of Texas was just one of a number of individuals who have died using vape pens. After taking the device in to get it looked at, the battery exploded. This has been identified as a trend in the United States, with 196 vape pen explosions and fire incidents between 2009 and 2016. In the case of William Brown,…
According to investigative reports from the Iowa State Patrol (ISP), James Bergert drove his SUV north up I-35 on August 4, 2021. His wife Joanna rode beside him in the passenger seat. Around mile marker 141, tow truck driver Anthony Nessa had just picked up a car from the side of the interstate in his flatbed tow truck. He drove…
Car accidents can leave lasting physical and financial impacts. But what happens if you were already dealing with an injury before the crash? Millions of people are injured in motor vehicle crashes each year, many of whom have prior health conditions that can complicate recovery. The key question is not whether you were perfectly healthy before the accident. It’s whether…
Dash cams can provide critical evidence in car accident cases. This article explores if they are legal in Iowa and how drivers can use footage to support claims. Comparing Key Points About Dash Cams in Iowa Legal Considerations Benefits Placement Cannot block >5 sq in. on driver side or >7 sq in. on passenger side <br> Cannot be in airbag…
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