Children are extremely resilient. In part because they are still growing and developing, they can sometimes recover from injuries or illnesses more quickly than adults in a similar situation. However, the potential for children to bounce back from an injury quickly...
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Year: 2020
Road rage makes accidents more likely
“Did you see that? Did you see what that driver did?” Your wife ignores you, which only makes you even madder. Your pulse is racing, your veins are bulging and you want revenge. Then she speaks, “Pull over, will you, I need to use the bathroom.” You are like a lost...
Fatal motorcycle accident kills two
Motorcycles are popular here. After all, with Iowa’s wide open spaces and beautiful countryside, there is no wonder why. But, motorcycle accidents happen, and sometimes, fatal motorcycle accidents happen. Unfortunately, far too often motorcycle accidents are fatal or...
Owner’s liability for dog bite injuries in Iowa
A large majority of the population in the Des Moines area own a dog. Dogs are like family for many people and are treated well. Most of the time dogs and people get along just fine but occasionally an unexpected dog bite injury occurs. Some dogs can be aggressive and...
Types of catastrophic dental errors
Dental malpractice can often times be overlooked when we think about medical malpractice claims. However, it does fall under the same category, and catastrophic dental errors are more common than one may think. It is not unheard of for dentists to operate outside...
Which type of vehicles cause the most pedestrian fatalities?
With the combination of distracted drivers, drowsy drivers, drivers who are under the influence and those who are behaving recklessly behind the wheel, roads have always been dangerous for pedestrians. Recent research found that the type of vehicle involved in...
Summer is a prime time for drowning incidents
Summer is in swing in West Des Moines, and for many this means a trip to the lake or a dip in the pool. Unfortunately, if the proper safety measures are not taken a day on the water can turn tragic with a life lost too soon due to a drowning incident. Some drowning...
Construction workers remain particularly susceptible to major injury
Anyone, no matter their occupation, can suffer an injury on the job. Of course, there are some jobs that simply carry more risk of physical injury an death than others - with construction being an area of particular concern. In fact, as recently as 2018, just over 20%...
Existing drug shown to reduce swelling after brain injuries
Injuries that affect an individual’s brain or neck can change the course of their live. This is why they are referred to as catastrophic injuries. They can leave a victim with limited mobility, long-term emotional effects, and medical and rehabilitation costs that are...
Why truck accident lawsuits are different from typical car accident suits
Accidents involving large commercial trucks are more dangerous than other accidents on Iowa roads for the simple reason that semitrailers and other trucks are so much bigger and heavier than other vehicles on the road. It's just a matter of physics: n 18-wheeler...