There are many traffic laws that drivers in the state of Iowa must follow that are geared toward keeping anyone who occupies the roadway safe. One important law that motorists must obey is the move over or slow down law. When you see a vehicle that is pulled off to the shoulder of the road, it is likely they are experiencing car trouble or had an emergency. This means there is a good chance that one or more occupants may be required to get out of the vehicle to check to see what is wrong or attempt to fix a flat tire. That is why you are required to either move your vehicle over a lane or at least slow down so that you decrease the chances of engaging in an accident with that vehicle. [Read more…] about What is Iowa’s Move Over Law and the Penalties for Violating it?
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Top Reasons Why Driving Too Slow Could Cause You to Engage in an Accident
Drivers are always encouraged to maintain a safe speed and as well as abide by the speed limits that are set as a speeding driver can increase the chances of causing a major wreck. Did you know that speeding was a factor in 9,557 of the 35,092 traffic fatalities that were reported in 2015 [Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]? With that said, danger also lurks when drivers operate their vehicles at a slow pace too. If you aren’t sure why a slow driver would be considered unsafe, below we highlight some instances when driving too slow can actually be dangerous. [Read more…] about Top Reasons Why Driving Too Slow Could Cause You to Engage in an Accident
What Are Some Common Complications After Surgery?
After putting your body through a surgical procedure, it is likely you are going to experience some symptoms afterward that are all a part of the healing process. The fact is, no matter how minimal the procedure might appear to be, you can expect your body to react to it as though it went through a procedure that was more invasive. Now, although it is common to experience multiple symptoms following surgery, there are times when you should visit your doctor who can re-evaluate your condition to determine if something more is wrong or if what your feeling is just a part of the recovery process. [Read more…] about What Are Some Common Complications After Surgery?
Iowa Teen Lands Herself in ICU After Attempting to Do the “Kiki Challenge”
Many individuals often attempt to emulate what they see trending in some of the videos that go viral on social media today, although not all are successful at doing so. Sometimes, things take a turn for the worst, especially when there is risk involved which leads to a person suffering an injury. Fox 40 recently reported on an incident that occurred in Iowa City, IA that highlights how things can go wrong when a person attempts to re-create a viral video they saw online. [Read more…] about Iowa Teen Lands Herself in ICU After Attempting to Do the “Kiki Challenge”
What Happens When a Loved One Suffers a Traumatic Brain Injury After an Auto Accident?
If a loved one of yours suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a recent car accident they were involved in, you may be wondering what life may be like for them after suffering such a serious injury. To help you better understand the injury itself and what effects many who suffer with it experience, below we share some helpful information with you below. [Read more…] about What Happens When a Loved One Suffers a Traumatic Brain Injury After an Auto Accident?
Surgeon Sued After Accidentally Removing a Woman’s Healthy Kidney During Surgery
When you are admitted into the hospital or your physician’s office to have a medical procedure performed, whether it is invasive or not, while you are aware that complications can arise, you likely don’t expect that a mistake will be made. After all, doctors and other healthcare staff are licensed and trained to work in the medical field which means they understand and are aware of how to perform the certain tasks they take on, right? Although you would assume this, not every medical professional performs their job to the best of their ability. Some make mistakes while others neglect to provide adequate care to the patients they are tending to. And while some are recognized for this, others continue on treating patients putting more and more lives at risk. [Read more…] about Surgeon Sued After Accidentally Removing a Woman’s Healthy Kidney During Surgery
Could Apple’s FDA- Approved Series 4 Smartwatch Put the Company at Risk of Being Hit with Personal Injury Lawsuits?
Many technology companies today are fighting their way to the top, creating innovative products and gadgets consumers cannot resist. When one company launches a new product, such as a cell phone or a smartwatch, another is right behind announcing the creation of a similar device. With tension building and companies striving to produce the next best item, it can sometimes land a company in hot water, especially when they rush to create a product that hasn’t had enough time to be tested. [Read more…] about Could Apple’s FDA- Approved Series 4 Smartwatch Put the Company at Risk of Being Hit with Personal Injury Lawsuits?
Iowa Teens Now Given the Opportunity to Take Learner’s Permit Driving Test at School
If you have a teen whose 14th birthday is approaching or they recently turned 14, then you will be happy to know that certain schools across the state of Iowa will be offering your teen the opportunity to complete their driving knowledge test at the school they are currently attending. According to the Des Moines Register, the Iowa Department of Transportation is partnering with certain schools to help parents “Skip the Trip” to their local Iowa DOT or county treasurer’s office, allowing your teen to complete this portion of their learner’s permit test without having to make an extra trip. [Read more…] about Iowa Teens Now Given the Opportunity to Take Learner’s Permit Driving Test at School
What are Some Key Traits I Should Look for When Choosing a Physician?
When you’re dealing with a medical condition or have come down with an illness but have not been successful at pinpointing what it is, it is likely you are seeking medical advice and even care from a healthcare professional. The fact is, anyone who suffers from an illness or even a disability wants to keep their condition under control so they can enjoy their life as much as possible. And anyone who has developed some sort of illness and isn’t sure what it is, is probably seeking answers that will tell them how to treat it and maybe even heal it. [Read more…] about What are Some Key Traits I Should Look for When Choosing a Physician?
Study Reveals How a Teen’s Brain Operates When Behind the Wheel of a Vehicle
If you’ve ever wondered what was going through your teen’s mind while they were driving, a study conducted in 2015 might provide you with the information you are seeking. [Read more…] about Study Reveals How a Teen’s Brain Operates When Behind the Wheel of a Vehicle
What Alternate Forms of Treatment are Available Aside from Medication to Treat Chronic Back Pain?
If you are someone who was involved in a car accident in Iowa and are now suffering from chronic back, neck, or even leg pain as a result of the accident, there may be alternate forms of treatment that can help reduce your pain aside from taking medication. In today’s day and age, many individuals have become extremely reliant on strong medications such as opioids, to the point where they become addicted and can no longer stop taking them. [Read more…] about What Alternate Forms of Treatment are Available Aside from Medication to Treat Chronic Back Pain?
Can I File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit on Behalf of a Loved One Who Was Killed in an Auto Accident?
After a loved one of yours is killed in an auto accident in Iowa City or Cedar Rapids, you do have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the company and/or driver of the bus on behalf of your loved one. However, you will need to hire an Iowa wrongful death lawyer to help you out with the process. You see, just because you are legally permitted to file suit doesn’t mean you are going to win your case. There are certain things that must be proven before a judge will rule in your favor. One of those is negligence. According to the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education, “negligence is a failure to use ordinary care, i.e., doing something a reasonably careful person would not do under similar circumstances.” [Read more…] about Can I File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit on Behalf of a Loved One Who Was Killed in an Auto Accident?