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What are the Iowa state laws that apply if I am involved in a car accident in Des Moines?

 

A: If you have been involved in a car accident in Des Moines, you are required by Iowa state law to fill out and mail in an accident report to the Iowa Department of Transportation.

Your car accident in Des Moines must be reported:
 

  • if there is $1,500 worth of damages;
  • there were injuries; and/or
  • in the event of a death in your car accident in Des Moines.  

When your car accident in Des Moines shows $1,500 worth of damages and/or injuries or a death has occurred, it is mandatory to file your accident report within 72 hours of your car accident in Des Moines. If you do not complete your accident form and have it mailed to the Iowa Department of Transportation within the time limit, you may be suspended from your driving rights.

The Importance of Your Accident Report

When you have been involved in a car accident in Des Moines, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim with your Des Moines car accident attorney and pursue compensation for your injuries and damages.

Filing an accident report will help you and your Des Moines car accident attorney pursue the compensation you need and deserve.
After you've filled out and mailed your accident report in to the Iowa Department of Transportation, you should request a copy of it for your records when fighting for your case.

Considering injuries can develop over time, you should seek medical attention immediately after your car accident in Des Moines and contact your Des Moines car accident attorney to review your case. Your Des Moines car accident attorney will work hard to fight for the compensation you deserve.

Contacting a Car Accident Lawyer in Ames, Iowa

The team of car accident lawyers in Ames, Iowa from Walker, Billingsley & Bair will work hard to level the field between injured Iowans and insurance companies. Order our FREE book for Iowa accident victims; The Legal Insider's Guide to Iowa Car Accidents: 7 Secrets to Not Wreck Your Case - and contact our offices today. 1-800-707-2552.


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