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Waterloo crash kills Madison man

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:25:02 +0000

Joseph Pink, 71, of Madison, WI, died Wednesday from injuries suffered after a car collision in Waterloo, IA, earlier this week.

According to authorities, Pink was hit by Garth Beatty, 70, of Vinton, IA, while crossing the southbound lanes of Highway 63. Beatty was driving a pickup truck with a trailer attached.

Both cars ended up in a ditch, and the pickup truck flipped upon impact. Beatty was brought to a nearby Waterloo hospital.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, it is important to have experienced representation to help guide you through this difficult time. Contact Des Moines auto accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600.

Iowa man injured after crashing into semitrailer

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:50:26 +0000

On Saturday, Ryan J. Siebenbrodt, 30, of Des Moines crashed into an empty semitrailer driven by Walter J. Seilheimer, 66, of Sandwich, IL.

Siebenbrodt was driving a Chevrolet Impala which collided with the semi near Main Street and County Line Road in Kane County. According to police, Siebenbrodt had to be cut from his car and was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. Seilheimer was unharmed.

The incident is still under investigation.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact Iowa personal injury lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600 today.

Winter weather causes fatal crash in western Iowa

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:10:59 +0000

On Wednesday, a Honda Element was pulling a trailer on Highway 370, just east of the Bellevue, Neb. toll bridge in western Iowa lost control and crashed into another car.

The driver died in the crash, and the female driver of the other car was sent to Creighton University Medical Center with minor injuries.

Iowa State Patrol blames the wintry weather for the fatal crash. Our deepest thoughts and condolences are with the victim’s family at this time.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact Des Moines auto accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600.

Iowa bus accident injures students, driver

admin — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:28:39 +0000

A school bus was involved in a two-vehicle collision on Monday, January 10, leaving the bus driver and four elementary school students injured.

The accident occurred when an SUV driven by 30-year-old Shawna Beitz crossed into oncoming traffic on Highway 38 and struck the school bus.

The driver was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, while 4 students were treated and released for minor injuries.

The cause of the accident has not yet been released.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your accident-related costs. To learn more about your legal options, contact the Iowa bus accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., today by calling 877-327-2600.

Two killed in single-vehicle crash

admin — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:26:09 +0000

The Iowa State Patrol reports that a one-car crash last weekend left two Williams residents dead.

The crash occurred early Saturday morning in Franklin County near Dows. A 40-year-old man lost control of his 1992 Mazda as he was traveling eastbound on Balsam Avenue. He crashed into a roadside creek.

The 40-year-old man and his 14-year-old passenger were killed in the crash.

The accident remains under investigation.

Texting and Driving Banned in Iowa

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:42:30 +0000

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.

New Iowa law will require people under the age of 18 to wear seatbelt

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:45:21 +0000

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.

Iowa girl injured after being hit, dragged by car

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:14:02 +0000

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.

Waterloo couple injured in car accident Friday

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:31:08 +0000

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.

Des Moines woman killed in motorcycle accident

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:37:27 +0000

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.