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Iowa drunk driver crashes car into Salvation Army

Posted on March 5th, 2010 No Comments

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.

Iowa driver dies in Persia car accident

Posted on February 25th, 2010 No Comments

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.

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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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The risks of using GPS navigation systems

Posted on January 12th, 2010 No Comments

Many drivers today equip their vehicles with GPS navigation systems. These systems allow drivers to look up and use directions on the go.

While these navigation systems are useful for navigation purposes, they can also be harmful to drivers because they are a source of distraction. When drivers are distracted by the inputs and directions of their navigation systems, they are more likely to be involved in traffic accidents.

If you have been injured in a traffic accident caused by a distracted driver, contact the Iowa traffic 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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Man dies in single vehicle accident

Posted on August 31st, 2009 No Comments

A man from Keokuk dies in a car accident early Sunday morning. Nathan Bowden was driving north on Interstate 380 when his 1999 Saturn sedan apparently crossed the median and struck a light pole on the other side of the highway.

Police officials did not say whether Bowden was drunk, but did say that he was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. Police officials are still investigating the accident and are seeking anyone who might have witnessed the accident.

If you or anyone you know has lost a loved one in an auto accident, contact the Iowa car accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry at 877-327-2600.

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The basics of tire-blowout accidents

Posted on August 19th, 2009 No Comments

Many traffic accidents are caused by tire blowouts. In some cases, the tire blowout is a result of poor tire manufacturing, including design defects, road hazards and maintenance issues.

In such cases, the tire manufacturer may be liable in the accident. However, if the tire blew because it was old and worn, then the tire manufacturer likely is not at fault because of natural wear-and-tear standards.

When tires blow out, the car can swerve off the road, hit another vehicle, or even rollover. These tragic accidents often lead to severe injuries.

Because of the complexity and severity of tire-blowout accidents, people involved in these accidents should call the Iowa automobile accident lawyers at 877-327-2600.

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Man's death in accident now a supsected suicide

Posted on August 18th, 2009 No Comments

Although Des Moines police officers initially believed a man was killed in a car accident Monday morning, they are now suspecting that the death was the result of a homicide.

The accident occurred early Monday morning when an automobile struck a tree. But after investigating the scene, officers realized that the car was probably not traveling fast enough to kill the man.

A neighbor told officers that she heard a gunshot. Des Moines police officials, however, declined to speculate that the victim was shot until an autopsy was performed.

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

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