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Scott Grimes rammed his car head-on into Amber Martinez's vehicle in Urbandale as he attempted to flee from pursuing police officers. Amber Martinez spent 28 days in a coma due to the collision. Grimes had reportedly escaped from Warren County jail a week prior by sneaking out of his cell and through an open stairwell door while a jailer was…
Uber and Lyft are the most popular ride-hailing companies in the US. Although the companies have taken major steps to improve the platform's safety, accidents continue to occur–some of which have resulted in serious injuries and fatalities. In 2018, Elaine Herzberg was hit by a self-driving Volvo-Sport utility vehicle despite the presence of a safety driver as she cycled across…
Car accidents are a nuisance for anyone involved. Whether a victim has suffered a minor or major injury, they need to seek medical attention, their schedule is thrown off, and the additional inconvenience of having to take time to have a vehicle repaired all add to the irritation. Unfortunately, many people who are involved in a car accident may also…
A Forbes Advisor survey revealed most drivers have a very poor understanding of their car insurance coverage. This includes both believing they have a type of coverage that doesn't really exist and a lack of understanding of the different types of coverage available. For example, nearly half of surveyed drivers said they had extended crash protection, which isn't a standard…
Motorcycle crashes can lead to serious injuries and major medical expenses. As one example, a California motorcyclist was nearly killed in a dramatic crash in which a stolen car collided with a pickup truck and caused the truck to flip and land on top of his motorcycle. After beating the odds to survive his injuries, he was left reliant on…
Current Iowa residents, or individuals planning on moving to the Hawkeye state ought to understand the unique car insurance laws. lowa require drivers to carry car insurance when driving—to protect their legal and financial responsibility in the event of an accident. Driving without car insurance puts the driver at risk of fines and license suspension. Car Insurance Coverage Types in…
In Iowa, more than 3500 people have died in vehicle crashes over the past ten years, and the number of traffic fatalities has been increasing since 2018. It is estimated that the total annual cost of car accident fatalities in Iowa is $3.5 billion. State authorities have identified five major causes of car accidents: aggressive driving, driving under the influence…
Being involved in an accident can be a traumatic experience, and if another party was at fault, there will likely be significant damages the victim is entitled to claim. An accident victim is eligible to make a claim for a variety of types of damages, including medical bills, lost income, property damage, and pain and suffering. Common types of accidents…
Over 100,000 Iowans were involved in car accidents in 2021, and over 1400 suffered serious injuries. The aftermath of a car accident can be extremely stressful. When suffering injuries and property damage, it can be overwhelming to deal with pursuing a personal injury claim. Hiring a car accident lawyer means the car accident victim has access to legal expertise and…
Checklist for Hiring a Good Car Accident Lawyer in Iowa Car accidents are a reality for over one hundred thousand people each year in Iowa. In 2021, the Iowa Department of Transportation reported: 122,487 occupants of vehicles involved in accidents 54,483 vehicle crashes 6,359 victims of minor injuries 1,435 serious injuries 356 fatalities Being involved in a car accident that…
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