Although leaving the scene of an accident is prohibited by law, some drivers may flee the scene of an accident because they do not have auto insurance or credentials to drive. Injured victims of hit and run car accident may be left with medical bills, property damage...
A personal injury case is intended to help an injured party recover financial damages to pay for medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering and more. If you or a family member is hurt due to another’s negligent actions you may pursue...
Whiplash, an injury to the neck resulting in soft tissue and ligament damage, is a common injury in a car accident. Often times, car accident injuries to the neck and spine are not limited to whiplash, but also involve the discs between the bones, surrounding muscles...
Iowa is one of few states that do not have specific helmet laws for motorcyclists. Riders are not required to wear head protection, but certainly are encouraged to wear a helmet, eye and face protection, and protective clothing to reduce injuries. Motorcyclists have...
First responders such as firefighters, paramedics and police respond to emergencies as soon as possible knowing that minutes can save lives. In order to reach their destinations quickly, drivers of emergency vehicles often run red lights and drive in ways typically...
It is not uncommon for pedestrians to be injured or killed in parking lot accidents. Drivers who are distracted, fail to yield, perhaps while driving too fast, or drivers who do not see pedestrians passing behind their cars, may be involved in accidents that injure...
When you are injured in an accident at the hands of a negligent driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills and lost wages. You may also pursue damages for pain and suffering which covers a variety of negative effects that impair the quality of...
“American Staffordshire Terriers” or “Staffordshire Terriers” referred to generally as “pit bulls” have become a favorite household member for many families. Although owners across the country attest to their “pitties'” even temperaments and downright lovable...
When you are injured in a motor vehicle accident due to the negligence of another driver, you have the right to pursue compensation through a personal injury claim. Various car accident damages compensation may be available to you depending on the circumstances of...
During the warm weather months, many Iowans spend time out on the water to enjoy the outdoors while staying cool. With the increased use of boats during the summer season, there is a higher likelihood of boating accidents which can result in serious injury. Every year...