The first half of 2021 marked the largest number of traffic fatalities in the nation since 2006. The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recorded the largest six month increase ever recorded in the history of the Fatality Analysis Reporting System resulting in an estimated 20,160 deaths between January and June of… Read More »
Davenport Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers
Motor vehicle accidents can result injuries to the neck and spine, which can be very serious and long-lasting. From fractured vertebrae and herniated discs to more severe spinal cord injuries that may lead to paralysis, injuries sustained in an accident can change someone’s life in a second. While some injuries to the neck and spine… Read More »
Accidents Involving Rideshare Drivers
Ridesharing companies such as Lyft and Uber have become indispensable to many Americans who appreciate the convenience of door to door transportation using a simple app on their phones. However, as the number of ridesharing vehicles increase across the nation, there is an increased risk of accidents involving rideshare drivers. If you are involved in an… Read More »
Passengers Injured in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Recent statistics reveal that passengers account for roughly 16 percent of all car accident fatalities and nearly a quarter of all injuries in a number of states across the nation. Some passengers are injured in multi vehicle accidents where two or more vehicles are involved in a collision, while other passengers are injured in single… Read More »
Highway Construction Zone Accident Liability
Over the summer months, many will travel by car to their favorite vacation spots or to attend family reunions in distant towns or across state lines. Unfortunately, the journey there may not all be smooth sailing as roadside construction on highways and interstates is in full swing creating hazards for motorists and construction zone workers… Read More »
Hit and Run Injury Compensation
Recovering compensation for injuries resulting from a hit and run car accident, including injuries to pedestrians, can be challenging but not impossible. To recover compensation after a hit and run accident it is not only important to work with law enforcement, but also an experienced personal injury attorney to investigate, identify and locate the negligent… Read More »
Insurance Settlement Offers Often Too Low
Although a driver may not intend to injure another person, his or her negligent actions, such as texting while driving, driving while impaired, or reckless operation, can lead to a collision that results in personal injury and property damage. Legally speaking, all drivers owe a duty of care to other individuals and are required… Read More »
Common Car Accident Head Injuries
Not all people that suffer head injuries in a car accident realize they are injured and, consequently, do not seek medical attention following a crash. While some who suffer a concussion may report immediate symptoms of dizziness, fatigue, headaches, memory loss or light and sound sensitivity, many more do not realize the full extent of… Read More »
Avoiding Drunk Driving Accidents
With the weather improving and more businesses opening including restaurants and bars, many are looking forward to getting out again to spend time with friends and family. When heading out for a long awaited evening with friends, it is important to exercise caution to avoid an alcohol related accident. Every year impaired driving results in… Read More »
Seat Belts Save Lives in Car Accidents
Earlier this month two Iowa teens were injured in a rollover accident along Interstate 80 after hitting same black ice on the highway. Thankfully, the young women survived the crash with mostly minor injuries, which they attribute to the fact they were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident. According to one news source,… Read More »