The City of Davenport recently announced that construction will begin on a roundabout at the five point intersection of 6th, Vine and Ash streets. After reports of excessive speeds, a number of accidents, and some near misses, the city hopes that the new roundabout will address many of the traffic safety problems the area has… Read More »
Welder Injuries
Welding is among the most hazardous jobs in construction and manufacturing. From burns, temporary blindness (welders flash), to electrocution, the job of welding can be downright dangerous. Add exposure to toxic chemicals released from welding rods, and workers have an increased risk of serious lung, brain, and nerve damage including manganism, known as Welder’s Parkinson’s… Read More »
Boating Accident Lawyers
Boat dealers have reported record sales during the pandemic and, across the country, there are many new faces on the docks as activities on land remain limited. As many head out to enjoy the last of the warm weather on watercraft over the next several weeks, it is important for boat operators and passengers to… Read More »
I-80 Truck and Car Accidents
Interstate 80 is one of the primary east west freight corridors in the country, and is certainly the busiest in the state of Iowa for heavy trucks. Originally constructed between 1958 and 1972, I-80’s capacity is reaching the tipping point in some rural areas and has already exceeded capacity in the Des Moines and Quad… Read More »
Driving During Power Outages
Many Quad-Citians remains without power following last week’s storm. High winds toppled trees and damaged electrical lines resulting in a large swath of residential and business power outages as well as knocking out street and traffic lights. Already, there have been a number of car crashes at intersections with non-working lights, which continue to present… Read More »
Iowa Firework Injuries on the Rise Following Legalization
Not long after the sale and use of consumer fireworks were legalized in Iowa in 2017, the number of fireworks related injuries went up when compared to preceding years. The severity of the injuries, the number of teens injured while handling fireworks, and the number of bystanders injured all rose presumably due to easier access… Read More »
New Iowa Law Protects Businesses and Healthcare Providers From Covid-19 Liability
Iowa lawmakers have passed legislation to protect businesses and health care providers from Corona virus-related lawsuits and sent the bill to Governor Kim Reynolds to sign. Employers and operators of businesses as well as health care providers who follow CDC guidelines – occupancy restrictions, social distancing, and increased disinfection efforts to name a few –… Read More »
Accidents Caused by a Failure to Use Turn Signal
Although turn signals are standard safety equipment in every motor vehicle and motorists are required by law to use them to signal turns and lane changes, a recent study reveals that many Americans neglect to activate their turn signals resulting in more traffic accidents than distracted driving. Drivers who do not use their turn signals… Read More »
Drive Safely – 2020 Motorcycle Season Now Underway
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle fatalities decreased nearly 5 percent in 2018. While it is heartening to see the number of motorcyclists seriously injured in traffic accidents declining, motorcycle riders are still over represented in traffic fatalities which should remind everyone on the road to take precautions as the 2020… Read More »
Preventing Iowa Motorcycle Accidents
A 23-year-old Iowa man has pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a 2019 accident – a crash which resulted in the death of a motorcyclist. Coverage of the case reveals that, after stopping at a stop sign on the morning of July 27, 2019, the driver proceeded to make a left turn, but failed… Read More »