Damages Recoverable From Wrongdoers
Dog Attacks
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Injuries
Trip or Fall Hazards
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Alcohol Use
Claims Against State
Iowa's Liability Law - Comparative Fault
Dealing With Insurance Representatives
Statutes of Limitation
Answers to some of the most common personal injury questions. External links to helpful medical and general information.
Automobile Accidents
We regularly represent people injured in automobile collisions. Nationally, there are over six million automobile collisions per year, three million causing injury to someone. In Iowa there were over 60,000 automobile accidents causing death, injury or significant property damage in 2007 and 2008. Obtaining fair compensation for the victims of such negligence is part of our work.
The primary source for the duties of motorists is Chapter 321 of the Code of Iowa, containing the Rules of the Road. Sections in this chapter spell out not only speed and turning laws, but also control, passing restrictions and other duties motorists must observe or be legally at fault if a collision results. An attorney can help you understand and find which of these laws apply, even if law enforcement did not investigate or issue a citation in your incident.
Collecting evidence is also important for the lawyer. You can help by getting good quality photos of the damage to the vehicles and the area where the collision occurred. If you are unable to do so right away, you or a friend can return to the area as soon as possible. Sometimes legal claims can take months or years to resolve. Roads or intersections can be changed while cases go through the courts. A lawyer can advise and help you preserve vital information that can be useful to your case.