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Car Accidents

Motor vehicle collisions are among the leading causes of serious injury and death. When a crash is caused by a distracted, impaired, or reckless driver, victims are entitled to pursue compensation for their losses. These articles address fault determination, insurance company tactics, the types of damages available, and how an experienced attorney can help maximize your recovery after a serious car accident.

Car Accidents

Roadway safety in the rain

Rainy season can be a dangerous time for drivers in Iowa. When roads are slick and visibility is low, the effects of negligent drivers can

Car Accidents

Driving risks spike for newly licensed teens

A July 2018 report from the National Institutes of Health shows that a typical teen driver is a lot more dangerous on the road during

Car Accidents

Texting nightmares: How texting impacts concentration on the road

While many people think about texting as an act that only teenagers do behind the wheel, the reality is that there are people of all

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Car crash deaths top 40,000 for second year in a row

Iowa motorists may be interested to learn that data from the National Safety Council shows that there has been a nationwide increase in car crash

Car Accidents

Distracted driving increasingly becoming a problem

For many Iowa drivers, being able to listen to music, use navigation systems and make phone calls or texts while they are on the road

Car Accidents

Drunk driving, fireworks make July 4th a deadly holiday

Iowa residents will want to know what risks to look out for on the Fourth of July so that they can celebrate the holiday safely

Car Accidents

Drugged driving and the limitations of drug testing

Though alcohol-impaired driving saw a slight decline between 2006 and 2016, that same time period has seen a 16 percent increase in fatally injured drugged

Car Accidents

Tesla CEO criticizes media’s focus on self-driving car crash

Self-driving cars have recently seen a wave of accidents, so residents of Iowa who are wary about them may be wondering how the makers of

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Can I get pain and suffering damages after a car accident?

Car accident injuries may cause many kinds of harm, well beyond physical injuries and property damage. In addition to these, an accident may cause a

Car Accidents

Smartphones may not be the biggest threat to drivers

Iowa residents may believe that their smartphones are the greatest impediment to driving safely. However, letting their minds wander while behind the wheel could actually

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