Do Electric Vehicles Pose More Risks of Injury Than Gasoline Vehicle?

All cars can be dangerous machines. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that cars kill an estimated 30,000 people annually. The roadways are already crowded with gasoline-powered cars, and with new incentives to go and buy green, the increase of electric vehicle (EV) owners is an eventuality.  Even though vehicles must uphold safety standards, and every year, new…

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Who is Liable for Injuries That Happen at Fall Fairs Across the State?

Fall fairs are a family-friendly, all-American institution each year. Unfortunately, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USPC) reports that nearly 31,000 people were injured by amusement park attractions in 2016 alone, with an average of 30,000 injuries sustained from these types of events each year. At this year’s Iowa State Fair in August, for instance, the popular giant slide…

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Injured in Police Custody – What Are Your Rights?

Law enforcement officers are sworn to defend and protect people. This duty extends to those in custody or suspected of wrongdoing. Violating the civil rights of those in custody is considered police misconduct.  What Are Your Rights if You Are Injured in Police Custody? Every citizen is entitled to their civil rights. Being injured in police custody should never happen.…

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Defective Medical Devices – Medical Malpractice or Product Liability?

In 2014, Jim Taft of West Columbia had a spinal cord stimulator implanted in his back. He is now mostly paralyzed, and a typical day sees him unable to leave his bed. He’s a prisoner in his own home due to a defective medical device.  Jim sought relief from pain. His doctors described a spinal device that could “change his…

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How Many Fatalities from Vehicle Crashes Happen Every Year in Iowa?

Traffic fatalities are a persistent issue in the state of Iowa, claiming the lives of drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists. According to the Iowa Department of Public Safety, there have been over 300 traffic fatalities per year in Iowa for almost a century - a trend the state would like to see change for the better.  Vehicle Crash Fatality Statistics…

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