A serious two-vehicle crash involving a Chevrolet Equinox and a semi-truck resulted in a dramatic scene on Interstate 80 near Des Moines, Iowa recently. The incident, which occurred near Exit 141 close to Ankeny around 4 p.m., left the semi-truck overturned and blocking all four lanes of eastbound traffic. Authorities reported that the driver of […]
Burn injuries are some of the most painful and debilitating types of injuries a person can experience. Whether caused by a workplace accident, a car crash, a defective product, or negligence, burns can result in long-term physical, emotional, and financial consequences. According to our friends from Marsh | Rickard | Bryan, LLC, the severity of […]
A second wrongful-death lawsuit has been filed against Parkridge Specialty Care nursing home in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. The family of Kerry Morris, who died just five days after being admitted to the facility in 2022, is seeking damages for wrongful death, medical malpractice, and negligent supervision of staff. Damages refers to the material and emotional […]
A crash involving four semis on I-80 eastbound near Highway 1 left two people injured and caused significant traffic disruptions on Monday morning. The incident, which occurred around 5:30 a.m., resulted in a lengthy cleanup process that lasted about nine hours. Securing legal representation from an Iowa 18-wheeler accident lawyer as soon as possible after […]
Crashing your car on the way to work is not the best way to start your day. It may set the tone for days and even months to come depending on the severity of the incident. While some accidents are inconvenient, others are downright life-threatening. You may find yourself the cause of the crash or […]
Pull to the shoulder of the road – If there is damage or a person hurt, both cars must stop and pull over to exchange information and ensure no one needs immediate medical help. Call 9-1-1 – Submit a verbal or written claim to law enforcement at the time of the accident. Get other driver […]
Our motorcycle accident lawyer knows that riding a motorcycle is inherently dangerous. That is why riders take extra precautions to ensure they are careful on the road and that other cars can see them on the road. Some of the reasons why riding a motorcycle is more dangerous are: They are less stable Unlike a […]
Often following some type of motor vehicle accident (including a motorcycle accident), you hear of what you should do. You know that you should speak with your lawyer, see a doctor so they will treat your injuries, and begin the process of filing your claim as quickly as possible. However, you may not have heard […]
The average American drives tens of thousands of miles each year. Since it is an essential part of our daily lives, it is easy to take safety on the road for granted. The cases that they’ve successfully handled have given them insight into the realities of the road. The roads and highways can be dangerous […]
Many things can affect the ability to reach a settlement or verdict. Some of these include: How complicated your case is How many vehicles were involved Who was at fault Whether the insurance company is strongly denying what happened How severe your injuries are The extent of property damage The strength of any available evidence […]