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Distractions While You Drive
Drivers need to be aware of all the distractions that are causing accidents and taking our focus off the road. There are many different types of driving distractions that you need to be conscious of. We offer tips on how to protect you and your family from these distractions.Iowa Injury Lawyer: Driving in Darkness
Are you a night owl or find yourself on the road at night more often than during the day? We suggest trying to get all your driving done during the day to reduce your risk of getting into an accident. Driving at night is dangerous, because your vision and reactions are altered by darkness. Your eyes have a hard time seeing problems in the road which leads to more accidents.Do You Have a Teen Driver in Your Family?
Teen drivers in Iowa need support, involvement, and guidance from their parents to help them become better drivers. Keeping them informed on the dangers of driving and how distractions can be deadly will also help them to understand the importance of safety when they are behind the wheel.Memorial Weekend Travel Plans
We want everyone to have a safe holiday this Memorial Day weekend. Staying alert and being extra cautious can help prevent an accident.Dealing with an Iowa Car Accident Claim
Being in a car accident can be stressful, dealing with the insurance company can increase stress, because they will ask you a lot of questions and need to know every detail of your case.How Do You Like to Enjoy the Nice Weather?
As a bike rider you can always assume that traffic is going to yield to you and notice you on the side of the road. There are many distracted drivers out there, therefore, you have to think about protecting yourself everytime you decide to go for a bike ride.Frequent Driving Mistakes
We have posted the last article in our three part series regarding fatal driving mistakes. There are many tips available to you so you can learn how to become a better driver and decrease your chances of being in a car accident or causing an accident. We have shared 5 of these tips with you in a previous article and now the new article posted in our library gives you the last 5 most common fatal mistakes that occur while driving. We hope these articles have given you knowledge you can use each and every time you get behind the wheel.Are You a Safe Driver?
Car accidents in Iowa are happening all the time. There are many causes, but do people know how to prevent these accidents from happening? We want to share what are considered the most dangerous mistakes drivers make along with ways you can become a better driver to protect yourself and your family.What You Should Know If You Have Been in a Car Accident
After being involved in a car accident or other personal injury accidents you will more than likely have to start dealing with the insurance company for the responsible party. It can be a long and confusing process, knowing what you should and shouldn't say to the adjuster may help you get more value for your case. We have posted a brand new article in our library entitled "7 Questions to Ask the Insurance Adjuster After a Car Accident" please click on the title of this blog post to be directed to the article.Des Moines Iowa Car Accident- How Should My Medical Bills be Paid? Iowa Injury Attorney Lawyer
There are right and wrong ways to have your medical bills paid in an Iowa car and motorcycle accident cases. After having represented hundreds of Iowans in car and motorcycle accidents in Des Moines, Newton, Marshalltown and throughout the state of Iowa I will give you what is my view on the payment of medical bills.Iowa Car Insurance
If you own and drive a car you need to have car insurance, which can become very costly depending on many various factors. It is important for people to know what their car insurance premiums are based on, because their driving behavior could be having a huge impact on how much they are paying. We invite you to read our brand new article in our library entitled "How Much Are You Paying For Car Insurance", click on the title of this blog post to be directed to it.How Serious is Texting While Driving?
Texting while driving puts you at huge risk of getting into or causing an accident because your concentration is taken away from the road. Did you know that most accidents are caused by distracted drivers? Staying alert while you are driving is one of the most important things you can do to keep you and your family safe.Icy Weather Creates Hazardous Driving Conditions
Driving in Iowa during the winter months can be a challange, we offer a few tips to help you make it from here to there during icy road conditions. Our personal injury attorneys are here to help answer any questions you may be having regarding an Iowa car accident.Are Winter Months Safer for Driving?
Did you know that driving in January is safer than driving in August? This is because drivers pay closer attention to what they are doing during the winter months due to poor road conditions. A lot of drivers don't let things such as cell phones, Ipods, or the radio take their attention on the road during the winter, because they have to be more aware of what is going on around them if they are traveling on snowy or icy roads. You can take simple steps to preventing accidents even further to protect you and your family when you are traveling. We invite you to read our brand new article about how to prevent an accident in the winter. Please click on the title of this blog post to be taken directly to the full article.
Have a Happy New Year
Weather conditions may affect your holiday driving this week, please be careful and use extra caution.Teen Driving Statistics
There are many teenage drivers on the road, which means teen accidents are increasing due to inexperience, distractions, speeding, and many other factors. Most teen drivers are just learning the rules of the road and how to properly handle a car, it should be the parents role to help their teen and get involved with their driving. There are many ways a parent can educate their teen about driving and make sure they are doing the best they can every time they get behind the wheel. To read our full article on teen driving statistics please click on the title of this blog post and it will direct you to our blog on the American Lawyer Academy website.Winter in Iowa is Here
The snow has started to fall in Iowa making the roads and driving conditions tricky for drivers everywhere. There are many things a driver can do to stay safe on the roads this winter.Thanksgiving Holiday Crashes Decreased in 2009
Fatal car accidents during Thanksgiving week are down this year.Iowa Travelers This Week
If you are traveling to see family for Thanksgiving this week take extra caution to prevent a car accident.IA Car Accidents: How Fast is Your Reaction Time?
There are many things that can distract a driver, such as cell phones, the radio, and passengers. These things can also affect a driver's reaction time. A person's reaction time is the amount of time it takes you to react to a situation while driving. Having a fast reaction time could keep you from being in an accident. To read a new article in our library please click on the title of this blog.Car Accident Compensation & Damages
Being in a car accident can be devastating on the victim and their family. One way to keep your family protected is knowing the type of compensation that is available and what damages can be recovered after a car accident occurs. There are many things that the insurance company may not take into consideration when they are trying to settle your claim. We invite you to read a new article in our library regarding car accident damages and compensation. Please click on the title of this blog post to be directed to our article.Iowa Fatal Car Accidents Down in 2009... So Far
The Des Moines Register recently reported that the number of fatalities caused by car and motorcycle accidents is significantly down so far this year. This year might possibly hold the lowest number of deaths caused by cars or motorcycles since World War II ended. Iowa State Patrol troopers have started to patrol high-crash areas more. Polk County has the most fatal accidents each year, because it is a high populated area. Hopefully the number of accidents will stay down over the holidays as well. Things such as issuing more seat belt and drunken driving tickets as well as safer cars are among the reasons for the decrease.
Now if everyone could start to pay more attention to the road this number might go down even more. On my way to work yesterday morning there was a lady in a minivan behind me holding a coffee in one hand and talking on her cell phone with the other while driving 65 mph down the interstate. I was starting to wonder how she was even steering. Then today after dropping my kid off at school I was driving through a residential area and passed a young woman who was applying makeup in her visor mirror while driving! (I was happy to be going in the opposite direction) People should know that the car or commute to work isn’t the time or place to get ready for the day or do other tasks.
I am happy to see that troopers are starting to patrol certain areas more and catch these offenders. Educating people on how dangerous distractions are while driving also helps them realize that simple little things can help prevent accidents and even deaths. The news article also stated that Iowa’s mandatory seat belt law is obeyed by 93% of people!
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident a new book is available to you at no cost, risk, or obligation. The book is called “The Legal Insider’s Guide to Iowa Car Accidents- “7 Secrets to Not Wreck Your Case" and is available at http://www.IowaCarAccidentBook.com or by calling 1-800-707-2552 ext. 810 (24 Hour Recorded Message).
We offer our Iowa car accident book at no cost because sometimes hard working Iowans can be taken advantage of by insurance companies. Iowans who have been injured in car accidents are beginning to realize that the other driver's insurance company is not there to help and it is a good idea to learn about Iowa's car accident laws and how they affect them. Finally, there is a book about car accident in Iowa that you can read in the comfort of your own home with no pressure.
Iowa Hit & Run Accident Injures One
Over the weekend a young woman, Aubrey Strause was charged in a hit and run accident that happened early Saturday morning in Iowa City. According to a local news source, the driver had been drinking and hit the pedestrian at an intersection. The name of the victim has not been released, but was state that they have suffered a head injury. The driver said that she knew she had hit someone, but didn’t stop for almost two blocks because she was trying to find a place to pull over so she could check on the pedestrian. Strause’s alcohol level was well above the legal limit in Iowa and has been charged with drunk driving, leaving the scene, and serious injury by a vehicle. This is a sad situation, but it happens more than we realize. If you or someone you know has been injured in Iowa by a hit and run driver, Walker, Billingsley & Bair are here to help answer your questions. We offer books at No cost to you including “The Legal Insiders Guide to Iowa Car Accidents" and "How to Buy Car Insurance to Protect You and Your Family" which may protect your family from a hit and run accident.Hit & Run Pedestrian Accident
Early Sunday morning there was a pedestrian hit and run accident in Des Moines, the police are currently looking for the driver. The pedestrian was taken to Methodist Medical Center with minor injuries, however, if the other driver isn't located or doesn't have insurance the pedestrian that was injured will have to cover their own medical bills. Having uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage will protect you and your family from hit and run accidents or drivers that hit you and don't have enough insurance to cover your medical care.To learn more about how to protect your family, Walker, Billingsley & Bair offers a book at no cost called “How to Buy Car and Motorcycle Insurance to Protect You and Your Family”. You can obtain this book by going to http://www.IowaInsuranceBook.com or by calling 1-800-707-2552 and enter ext. 810 (24 Hour Recorded Message). We offer books at no cost because we believe that all Iowans should have the information and knowledge to make good decisions when it comes to purchasing car insurance.
Your Iowa Car Accident Case
When you are involved in an accident the other driver's insurance company will usually call you as soon as they get information regarding the accident. Adjusters are being trained to fight claims aggressively to save insurance companies money which means they aren't taking your injuries and medical care into full consideration. We invite you to read a brand new article in our library about settling your case. Please click on the title of this blog post to be directed to the article.
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