When someone is injured in a car crash or a slip and fall accident, or even as a victim of assault, they may suffer a traumatic brain injury or TBI which can have a significant impact on their health and well-being. Traumatic brain symptoms are not always readily recognized immediately following an accident, but the… 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 »
Wrongful Death Benefits
Motor vehicle accidents can cause catastrophic or even fatal injuries. A moment of distraction or inattention, driving too fast, or driving impaired can result in serious long-lasting injures or the loss of a loved one’s life in the blink of an eye. When a family member is killed in a car or truck accident, it… 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 School Buses to Add Seat Belts to Reduce Injuries
In accordance with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations, new school buses in Iowa will now be equipped with three point passenger safety belts. Although school bus travel is by and large one of the safest modes of travel, the board’s investigation of school bus crashes that have occurred indicate that seat belts are… Read More »
Car Accidents Involving Teen Drivers
With more free time on their hands, teens drive more often during the summer months which can increase their risk of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the number of crash incidents involving teens goes up dramatically and, unfortunately, sometimes teens and other motorists are injured or killed.… 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 »
Car Accident Herniated Disc
The force of a car accident can cause the disc in the spine to move out of place, which may result in a herniated or bulging disc that is not immediately apparent to the victim of a car crash. A bulging disc occurs when the disk’s outer layer of cartilage bulges out between the vertebrae… Read More »
Do I Have a Personal Injury Case?
If you or a family member is involved in a serious accident, you may wonder if you are entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. If you suffer a personal injury due to the negligence of another person or entity that can be remedied by monetary damages, the answer is likely yes. A personal injury… Read More »
Avoiding Iowa Car Accidents During Holiday Travel
Traffic and car accident fatalities have both been on the rise over the past year, which correlates to the 3.5% increase in the number of miles driven. With the holiday season upon us and the reduced price of gasoline, more people are driving to distant locations to see family and friends which can translate into… Read More »