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If you have been severely injured in an accident through no fault of your own, the at-fault party should be responsible for your medical bills. They won’t actually pay your doctors directly or reimburse you after every doctor’s appointment, however. A settlement from the other party’s insurance company could take some time to secure, depending on how long your medical…
Commercial trucks are obviously much larger and heavier vehicles than normal passenger cars. Such trucks are also subject to special rules when on the road. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) establishes and enforces nationwide safety regulations for commercial motor vehicles. And if a commercial trucking accident is the result of a driver or trucking company violating FMCSA regulations,…
Sometimes when there is an auto accident, it is clear that one driver was to blame. Consider a drunk driver who runs through a stop sign and plows into the side of another vehicle. It does not take an expert in accident reconstruction to determine the drunk driver was solely at-fault for what happened. But what about a situation where…
Winter driving is never easy. Between the snow, the wind, and the ice, there are multiple hazards for even the most seasoned driver to navigate. And unfortunately, even if you are careful and take every precaution, the other drivers on the road may not. A winter car accident is therefore often unavoidable. How you react to an accident, however, is…
How to Stay Safe in 2020 Traditionally, Thanksgiving is one of the deadliest holidays for car accident fatalities, in large part because of the increased traffic on the road during this holiday weekend, because many drivers are driving on unfamiliar roads and traveling for long distances, and because there is a spike in the number of drunk driving accidents. Here’s…
In Iowa, plaintiffs do not have an indefinite amount of time to file a personal injury claim after being involved in an accident. Instead, injured parties must file before a certain deadline that is known as a statute of limitations. For many plaintiffs, this means that they must initiate their lawsuit within two years of the date of the accident.…
Being bitten by a dog can result in devastating injuries, causing permanent scarring, disfigurement, and even disability. Fortunately, Iowa’s strict liability law means that dog bite victims are often able to recover compensation for related losses, including medical expenses and lost wages, so if you or a loved one were recently attacked by someone else’s dog, it is important to…
Any type of car accident can have serious consequences for occupants. In fact, even collisions that are considered minor fender benders can result in whiplash, head injuries, and broken bones, all of which can be both painful and expensive to treat. There are certain types of accidents, however, that tend to have particularly devastating consequences for occupants. Rollover accidents, for…
Driving in Iowa in the winter can be sketchy at times. When visibility is impaired and road conditions are poor due to snow and ice, though, the risk of being in a crash is even greater. The risk of being involved in a crash is also exacerbated during the holidays, when more people are on the road. As you drive…
The leading cause of death among American teenagers is motor vehicle accidents. Most car collisions involving teens are preventable, but many young drivers ignore safety rules, putting themselves and other motorists at risk. Each year, nearly 2,400 teenagers aged 16-19 are killed, and more than 300,000 suffer injuries in auto accidents in Iowa and other parts of the country. A…