Posted on June 30th, 2010
Texting and driving is officially banned in Iowa as of July 1st. It will be considered a secondary offense, though, so police cannot pull you over solely for the act of texting. The state is also giving drivers a chance to get used to the ban. For the first year, officers will be issuing warnings. After that, according to KELO-TV, officers will decide how to proceed on a case-by-case basis.
KELO-TV reports that, Sioux County Chief Deputy Sheriff Jason Bergsma says, “The number of complaints about erratic driving has gone up just as texting has become more popular.” He hopes that this ban will help the number of those complaints go back down.
Texting and driving can cause serious accidents. If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, call an experienced Iowa automobile accident lawyer at 877-327-2600.
Posted on June 21st, 2010
A new law in Iowa will require people who are under the age of 18 and riding in the back seat of a vehicle to wear a seat belt or other restraint. The new law will go into effect starting July 1.
The new law will replace the old law that only required restraints for children under the age of 11. For people who violate the new law, they may receive a $50 fine. The driver may be required to pay the fine for children under the age of 14.
If you or anyone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact the Iowa car accident injury attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.
Posted on June 9th, 2010
Two people were injured in a car accident Sunday. According to police reports, the accident occurred in Des Moines, Iowa.
A car apparently hit a 14-year-old girl and dragged her for about 100 feet. The car eventually crashed into a tree. When medical officials arrived, the driver and the girl were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
If you or anyone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact the Iowa car accident attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.
Posted on June 3rd, 2010
A Waterloo couple was injured in a three-car accident Friday. According to police reports, the accident occurred near Mount Vernon.
One van apparently was hit by another van trying to make a turn, causing a third vehicle to lose control and rollover. When medical officials arrived to the scene of the accident, the couple in the car was taken to Iowa City hospital.
If you or anyone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact the Iowa car accident attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-3270-2600.
Posted on April 13th, 2010
A woman killed Sunday in a two-motorcycle accident has been identified as a 26-year-old resident of Des Moines. She was riding as a passenger on the motorcycle with her 35-year-old husband when the crash occurred.
The couple smashed into the back of a 55-year-old Altoona man’s motorcycle near the 400 block of East 30th Street around 6:30 p.m. The 55-year-old man sustained minor injuries while the woman was thrown from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities report that her husband was transported to Mercy Medical Center with a broken leg.
None of the riders involved were wearing helmets. Police are still unsure as to whether or not alcohol or drugs were involved in the accident.
Have you or someone you love been involved in a motorcycle accident, or been injured due to someone else’s negligence? Call the
Iowa personal injury attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600 to discuss your legal options.
Posted on April 2nd, 2010
An Iowa police officer was injured in a car accident Thursday. According to police reports, the accident occurred near Pleasant Hill.
The officer apparently lost control of his vehicle, and his vehicle began to swerve and hit another car. After striking the car, the officer’s vehicle hit a safety rail and crashed into an embankment. The officer suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
If you or anyone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact the Iowa car accident attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.
Posted on March 26th, 2010
A Dubuque woman was injured in a single-car accident Monday. According to police reports, the accident occurred on U.S. 20 near Dubuque.
The woman apparently was traveling east when she lost control of his car, and it rolled into the media. When medical officials arrived, the man was taken to Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque for treatment.
If you or anyone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact the Iowa car accident attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.
Posted on March 26th, 2010
An Iowa man was injured when a car hit him in a Walmart parking lot. According to police reports, the man was hit while walking out of the store.
After being hit, the car sat on the man’s throat for 18 minutes. He was later taken to a nearby hospital, where he is currently on life support.
If you or anyone you know has been hit by a car, contact the Des Moines car accident attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.
Posted on March 5th, 2010
As many states have adopted texting while driving bans, drivers are often confused about which bans apply in which states.
In some states, drivers are not allowed to text on their cell phones when their car is running. In other states, drivers are prohibited from texting while driving whenever they are in their car.
If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a driver who was texting while driving, contact the Iowa texting while driving accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.
Posted on March 5th, 2010
An Iowa drunk driver crashed into a Salvation Army Thursday. According to police reports, the accident occurred in Johnson County.
Apparently the man drove his van into the Salvation army and walked away from the store with a beer in his hand. While the man was not injured in the accident, he was charged with drunken driving for the accident.
If you or anyone you know has been injured in an accident with a drunk driver, contact the Iowa drunk driving accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.
