What’s in a name? For the much maligned Pit bull, some hope that nicknames such as Pibbles, Pittopotamous and even Potato might be the makeover needed to transform the breed’s fearsome reputation into an acknowledgement of the sweet and silly creatures their owners know them to be. Efforts are underway to rebrand the breed by… Read More »
Car Accidents Caused By Drunk or Impaired Drivers
With the 2018 holiday season in full swing, the National Traffic Safety Administration is reminding drivers that it is never OK to drive impaired. As part of the NHTSA’s Drive Sober campaign, law enforcement officers are out in greater numbers this time of year pulling over not only drunk drivers but drug impaired drivers who… Read More »
Driving and Netflix Don’t Mix
Many car accidents happen due to distracted driving, typically caused by paying attention to other passengers in the car, eating or drinking, and more recently, texting or using social media while operating a motor vehicle. However, a Minnesota driver took distracted driving to a new level of carelessness when she crashed her car while watching… Read More »
Bigger Trucks Increase Danger For Motorists
The number of large commercial vehicles traversing the state of Iowa and on through Illinois along I-80 presents many unique public safety issues and some believe the call for heavier loads and longer trucks to haul them may spell more danger for motorists. The president of the Iowa State Troopers Association has seen his share… Read More »
Employer Liability When an Employee Injures Someone While Working
If you are involved in an injury accident with a driver who is performing the duties of their job, the driver’s employer may be liable for your injuries if the employee injures someone while working. Whether you are injured while driving, as a pedestrian or as a passenger in the employee’s car, he or she uses… Read More »
Truck Drivers and Trucking Companies: Both Could Be Liable in an Accident
In 2016 alone, thousands of large trucks were involved in fatal accidents across the country. Since 2005, semi-trucks fatalities have increased nearly 30 percent according to the Department of Transportation. As the number of semi-trucks sharing the highway with other motorist increases so goes the risk. The sheer mass of semi-trucks can make them more… Read More »
Car Accidents Involving Distracted Pedestrians and Drivers
We often see distracted pedestrians paying more attention to their phones than where they are walking as they traverse the sidewalk. Many even cross the street without little more than a perfunctory glance from their screens. Not surprisingly, research shows that pedestrians using their phones as they cross the street are at higher risk of… Read More »
Road Debris Car Accidents on the Rise
From shredded tires from big rigs to unsecured loads falling from pickup trucks, road debris of any kind can spell trouble for drivers. According to an AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety report, road debris caused more than 200,000 crashes from 2011 through 2014, injuring more than 40,000 motorists and 500 deaths Road debris accidents are… Read More »
Bicycle Safety Education Lacking in U.S.
Bicycle education for children in the U.S. is often overlooked or lacks consistency. Research reveals that children receive very little information regarding bicycle safety from their parents and teachers, and when they do, it is often inconsistent with little regard for age appropriateness. For example, some will tell children to ride on sidewalks while others… Read More »
Iowa Uninsured Motorist Accident
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Although drivers are required to carry auto insurance, some do not. This not only puts the uninsured driver at risk, but also someone that is injured at the hands of an uninsured driver because there will no coverage for damages. That is where underinsured and uninsured motor insurance comes in. In… Read More »