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Dexter Woman Dies in Accident; 2 more Injured

Posted on February 5th, 2010 No Comments

In Guthrie County, an accident took the life of a Dexter woman and injured two more.

The 22-year-old woman lost control of her car on Highway 6. He car crossed the center line and was hit head-on by a van. The driver and passenger of the van were both injured and taken to the hospital. The 22-year-old woman died at the scene. Weather conditions may be the cause of the accident, but it is still being investigated.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a car accident, contact the Iowa car accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600.

One killed, others injured in Iowa car accident

Posted on February 5th, 2010 No Comments

One individual was killed in a southwest Iowa crash this week. According to police reports, the accident occurred on Interstate 29.

One of the drivers involved in the accident was trying to avoid a construction cone. However, the driver lost control of the car and crossed over the median, hitting another car in the process. When medical officials arrived to the scene, the injured drivers and passengers were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, contact the Iowa car accident attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

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Iowa woman dies in rollover accident

Posted on January 29th, 2010 No Comments

An Iowa woman died in a traffic accident Sunday. According to police reports, the woman was driving on an ice-covered bridge when the woman lost control of her car.

After swerving, the car rolled a few times and landed in a ditch. Medical officials later prounounced that the woman died from injuries related to the accident.

If you or anyone you know has been injured in a rollover accident, contact the Iowa rollover accident attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

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Can taking precribed medicine lead to an automobile accident?

Posted on January 13th, 2010 No Comments

People are prescribed medicine for a variety of medical conditions. While many of these medications help treat the illness, they can also have a number of side effects that make driving dangerous.

For instance, some medications make people drowsy. The resulting tiredness behind the wheel can impair a person's ability to drive or cause them to fall asleep.

In most cases, the doctor who prescribes the medication will inform the patient of any side effects. However, the driver could be held responsible for any auto accidents caused by the drug's side effects.

If you or anyone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact the Des Moines car accident attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

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Recent icy conditions may increase chance of traffic accidents

Posted on December 9th, 2009 No Comments

The state of Iowa has been hit by cold and snowy conditions in the past few days. According to weather reports, this weather is likely to continue in the short term.

These icy conditions make driving more dangerous on the road. These dangers are the result of drivers losing control of their car and being unable to see in the snow.

If you or anyone you know has been involved in a car accident due to icy conditions, contact the Iowa car accident attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

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Drunk driving or driving while texting, which is more dangerous?

Posted on November 6th, 2009 No Comments

Many people are starting to claim that driving while texting is more dangerous than drunk driving. In most cases, however, it is a matter of circumstance.

Nevertheless, both are dangerous and impair drivers' ability to make judgments while driving. Drunk driving impairs drivers by slowing down their motor skills and cognitive recognition. Without these abilities, drivers are unable to react properly to traffic.

Drivers who text, on the other hand, pose a danger to other drivers and themselves because they cannot pay attention to the road properly. By texting on their cell phone, these drivers take their eyes off the phone for significant periods of time.

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

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The dangers of driving while fatigued

Posted on October 14th, 2009 No Comments

Many drivers are faulted for drinking and driving, texting while driving, and being distracted while driving. What many drivers do not typically a danger is driving while fatigued.

Each year, thousands of driving accidents are caused by drivers who are so tired behind the wheel that they are unable to drive in a safe and proper manner. Although driving while fatigued is difficult to prove, drivers should be aware of the a few signs, including difficulty focusing on the road ahead, feeling tired at the wheel, or continuous headaches.

If you have been injured in a accident involved with a fatigued driver, contact the Iowa car accident attorneys of LaMarca & Landry at 877-327-2600.

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Two killed, three injured in auto accident

Posted on October 9th, 2009 No Comments

Two people died and three were injured in a two-car crash in Benton County Thursday. According to police reports, a 1994 Ford Tempo was driving west on 63rd Street when the driver drove through a stop sign.

Another car, a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban, was crossing the intersection at the same time and hit the Tempo on the passenger side. The driver and passenger of the Tempo were killed in the crash.

The driver and two passenger of the Suburban were injured and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. If you have been injured in a car accident where another car drove through a stop sign, contact the Iowa car accident attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

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Tractor trailer hits low bridge

Posted on September 24th, 2009 No Comments

A tractor trailer went under a bridge that was too short, damaging the trailer and leaving debris in its trail. The truck, however, did not stop and continued driving until the trailer finally snapped.

According to police reports, there were no injuries in the crash and the driver did not receive a ticket for the accident, but for a mechanical failure.

While some single-vehicle accidents do not cause harm to others, many can lead injuries for bystanders or other drivers. If you have been injured in a single-car or truck accident, contact the Iowa truck accident attornyes of LaMarca & Landry at 877-327-2600.

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Keota man killed after head-on collision

Posted on August 12th, 2009 No Comments

A 72-year-old man was killed in an automobile accident on Iowa Highway 92 in Mahaska County Tuesday.

While James Bowen, who was from Keota, was driving his pickup truck west on Highway 92, his truck crossed the median and crashed into a semi-tractor trailer truck that was going east. Police officials said they were still investigating why Bowen's car swerved into the median.

The driver of the trailer truck, Thomas Rangel, was taken to a Mahaska hospital and treated for injuries.

If you or anyone you has been injured in a car crash, contact the Iowa automobile accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

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