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 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 11th, 2010
An ammonia leak on Iowa Highway 17 shut down the highway earlier this week. According to police reports, the leak occurred near Boone.
The leak was the result of a truck crashing into a snowbank and overturning into a ditch. Although there was a chemical leak, no one was injured in the accident, and the highway was shut down for three hours.
If you or anyone you know has been injured because of a chemical spill, contact the Iowa personal injury attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.
Posted on February 25th, 2010
Two people injured in a one-car Iowa accident Tuesday. According to police reports, the accident occurred in Plymouth County.
The car apparently was driving south on Highway 3 when the driver could not see the road because of blowing snow. The snow caused the driver to lose control of his car, which rolled over and slid into a ditch.
If you or anyone you know has been injured in a rollover accident, contact Your Iowa rollover accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.
Posted on February 12th, 2010
A man from Sherman was injured in an Iowa accident Thursday. According to police reports, the accident occurred near the Iowa-South Dakota border.
The man was apparently driving near Gitchie Manitou State Park when he lost control of his car and struck a tree. When medical officials arrived, the man 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 February 5th, 2010
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.
Posted on January 12th, 2010
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.
Posted on January 5th, 2010
According to recent statistics, more skiers and snowboarders are wearing helmets. Snowboard helmet use has increased steadily over the past decade.
According to some ski resorts, helmet use is around 50%, and some ski resorts require skiers and snowboarders to wear helmets. This trend has been continuing because of numerous studies that wearing helmets significantly reduces the chance of serious head injuries.
If you or anyone you know has been injured in a ski or snowboard accident, contact the Iowa ski and snowboard accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.
Posted on December 17th, 2009
During the holiday season, many individuals and families decorate their homes with Christmas decorations. These decorations often include lights and other electric objects.
While these decorations make a home shine, they can also expose individuals to the risk of electrocution. For instance, if the the light bulbs break or the chord is torn, then individuals and family members could be electrocuted.
If you or anyone you know has suffered an injury due to Christmas decorations, contact the Iowa Christmas decoration injury lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.
Posted on December 9th, 2009
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.
