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 14th, 2010
A man died in an Iowa car accident Friday. According to police reports, the accident occurred on U.S. Highway 20 near Dyersville.
A car apparently was turning onto the highway when it was hit by another vehicle. When medical officials arrived to the scene of the auto accident, one man was pronounced dead at the scene while another man was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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 April 15th, 2010
A Des Moines teen injured in a bicycle traffic accident is expected to make a full recovery, according to doctors.
The 13-year-old rode his bicycle into the middle of the intersection of Sixth Street and Forest Avenue around 9 p.m. Tuesday evening. A Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority bus traveling through the intersection struck the teenager.
The teen was taken to Mercy Medical Center with a broken leg and facial abrasions. Witnesses say that the bus had a green light and that the teen rode against traffic in entering the intersection. The bus driver has no history of accidents or disciplinary action.
No charges have been filed.
Bus and bicycle related accidents are unfortunately frequent. If you have been in an bicycle traffic accident on either side of the exchange, contact 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 11th, 2010
An Iowa City driver was injured in a car accident Wednesday. According to police reports, the accident occurred near Hunnewell.
The driver apparently lost control of his car, causing it to swerve off the road and overturn onto its side. The driver apparently was not wearing a seatbelt and was injured in the accident.
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 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.
Posted on February 25th, 2010
An Iowa driver died in a car accident last weekend. According to police reports, the accident occurred south of Persia in Harrison County.
The man was apparently driving on Highway 191 when the accident occurred, although nobody witnessed the accident. As of Monday, police were still investigating the cause of the accident.
If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, contact Your Iowa car accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.
Posted on January 13th, 2010
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.
