Car Accidents

Modern cars are equipped with a variety of safety features, including airbags. While these can go a long way in saving your life in the event of a serious accident, they also pose a threat to your health if you don’t know what you’re doing. Airbags save lives, but you...

People consider many factors when thinking about the odds that a car accident will turn fatal, from the safety rating of the car to the speed at which the crash occurs to whether or not those in the car are wearing seat belts. One thing that they may need to consider...

“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...

Traffic accidents caused by Iowa drivers running red lights can be deadly. In the United States, around 800 people each year are killed in collisions caused when one driver ran a red light, and many thousands more suffer severe injuries. Over half of the victims in...

People often love to vacation around the holidays. Here in Iowa, winters can be very frigid, limiting many people from their usual outdoor activities. That's why many of them like to pack their bags and fly south to catch some sun. When people travel, they often want...

Ignition interlock devices that test drivers' breath for alcohol before allowing their vehicles to start contribute to the enforcement of drunk driving laws in Iowa. These devices have proven that they reduce repeat offenses by people convicted of intoxicated driving,...

Distracted driving accidents in Iowa and around the country are often blamed on cellphone use, but some of the most advanced automobile safety systems could also be playing a role. Adaptive cruise control and lane departure assist features are designed to monitor road...

When the weather turns cold and snow begins to fall, messy road conditions become hazardous and winter-related car accidents can happen. Driving in the snow, sleet and slush can be intimidating and dangerous even for the most experienced drivers. Inclement weather...

Nearly all of the people who died on the roads in Iowa and around the country in 2018 lost their lives in accidents that could have been prevented according to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Figures released by NHTSA on Oct. 22...

Anyone who commutes regularly in Iowa knows that some drivers behave aggressively. Most people recognize the term "road rage" because it has become so prevalent in society. During the 10-year period of 2006 to 2015, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...