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 »
Surgical Center Injuries and Fatalities Under Fire
With a nod from federal regulators hoping to reduce costs, surgery centers are popping up across the nation offering a low cost alternative for minor surgeries and an every widening array of outpatient procedures. Unfortunately, as surgical centers have expanded their businesses, taking on increasingly risky procedures, some patients are paying the price in injuries… Read More »
Gross Negligence Found in Ladder Fall Death
“If you are going to be the supervisor, then lead” was the sentiment after a jury found an Iowa City landlord guilty of gross negligence in the death of an employee and ordered him to pay $5.6 million in damages to the family. The forty-year-old victim and father of three died after falling 12 feet… Read More »
The Hidden Dangers of Used Cars | Iowa Wrongful Death Lawyers
Unlike new cars, used cars do not fall under federal regulations requiring sellers to disclose safety recalls or fix dangerous defects before selling the cars to consumers. A recent New York Times investigation at a used car auction discovered that some of the vehicles up for grabs had faulty Takata airbags and ignition switches that… Read More »