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Wrong-Way Crash on I-80 Kills One, Injures Others

Attorney Lombardi A tragic early-morning crash on Interstate 80 near Altoona (Polk County) claimed one life and injured three others, after a wrong-way driver collided with multiple vehicles in the eastbound lanes. KCCI This accident, which closed a stretch of I-80 and drew law enforcement and media attention, highlights key legal, safety, and procedural issues in Iowa motor vehicle collision law. When I wrote for injuryboard.com I became intrigued by wrong-way collisions. I covered over a thousand such accidents. And in the [...]

Ode to Our Third World President

Representing people. Legionnaires’ Disease Iowa Marshall County The Ladder of Lies I told a fib at breakfast time,That I was never late.Though everyone had seen me there—Still fumbling at the gate. At lunch I claimed a fortune grand,Gold coins beneath my bed.Yet all I had was pocket change,And crumbs of toast instead. By dusk I swore I’d fought a bear,And wrestled it with ease.But truth is I just swatted atA swarm of honeybees. At supper came my greatest boast:I owned the moon and sky.I [...]

Expert Testimony in the 2021 Haunted Mine Drop Death Trial, the legal stuff

Iowa personal injury lawyer Here’s what’s publicly reported so far about the Garfield County (CO) verdict over the 2021 Haunted Mine Drop death of 6-year-old Wongel Estifanos at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. Legal theories the jury heard Wrongful death based on negligence against the park and on-duty operators, including allegations that operators failed to fasten the child’s restraints, ignored a console warning, and overrode the system while she remained unbuckled. Post Independent Negligent training/supervision and safety-procedures failures (park allegedly had no adequate protocol [...]

Haunted Mine Drop Wrongful Death Verdict $205 Million

Colorado Jury Awards $205 Million in Wrongful Death Verdict After Child’s Fatal Accident at Adventure Park Personal Injury Law Practice – Amusement Ride Liability A Garfield County, Colorado jury recently returned a $205 million verdict over the tragic 2021 death of 6-year-old Wongel Estifanos, who was killed while riding the Haunted Mine Drop attraction at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. The case has drawn national attention, both for the heartbreaking facts and for the enormous damages awarded. The Incident In September 2021, Wongel Estifanos [...]

The TopGolf verdict is a prime example of negligent design in a premise liability case.

Golfing with children, safety first. What Is Premises Liability? Premises liability is the body of law that holds property owners responsible for injuries that occur on their property due to unsafe or defective conditions. Common examples include: Slip and fall accidents from unmarked hazards. Negligent security leading to assaults. Unsafe design or failure to maintain equipment at recreational venues. To succeed, injured parties usually must show: The property owner owed a duty of care. The owner breached that duty by failing to maintain safe conditions or warn about [...]

$15.8 Million Verdict Against Topgolf: Jury Holds Entertainment Giant Liable for Child’s Skull Fracture

Iowa Personal Injury A federal jury in Portland, Oregon has returned a $15.8 million verdict against Topgolf after a young child suffered a skull fracture at the company’s Hillsboro, Oregon facility. The case—Thomsen v. Topgolf USA Hillsboro, LLC—was tried in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon before Judge Marco A. Hernández. The Injury The lawsuit arose after a birthday party at Topgolf where a minor guest crossed a painted red line that separated the seating area from the swing [...]

Update on Marshalltown Legionnaires’ Outbreak: What the Latest Means & What You Should Know

Introduction A Chicago law firm recently posted about the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Marshalltown, Iowa. Here at Lombardi Law Firm, we’ve been following the developments closely. Since their post, new case numbers, official actions, and public health warnings have emerged. Capron, Avgerinos & Heinlen. Link: https://www.capronlaw.com/legionnaires-outbreak-in-iowa-your-legal-rights/ Central Iowa – Brain damage attorney. Protect your brain because it is the only one you have. “A recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Marshall County, Iowa has left residents concerned and raises serious questions about when property [...]

Which local stores in central Iowa sell nitrate test kits?

Here are some local Iowa sources / stores and good online products for getting a nitrate test for your drinking water (especially near Clive / Des Moines). I also include some product recommendations you can order in-store/online. If you want, I can check current stock at specific stores nearby. 🗺 Local Iowa Sources These are places in or near Des Moines / Clive / Polk County where you’ll likely find water test kits (for nitrates or multi-parameter kits) or programs that [...]

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Where can I buy a test to test for nitrates in my drinking water?

ATV Accident Lawyer You can buy test kits for nitrates in drinking water fairly easily. Depending on how accurate you want results, there are simple DIY (at-home) strips or reagents, or lab/analysis kits. Below are places to buy plus some recommended products, and tips for picking a good one. 🛒 Where to Buy Here are some retailers and resources you can use: Retailer / Source What they offer & pros/cons Home improvement stores like Lowe’s, Home Depot Usually stock multi-parameter kits (nitrate + others), or strips. [...]

What could be done to stop nitrates from getting into the water supply in central Iowa?

There are many ways to reduce or stop nitrates from entering the water supply in central Iowa — the solutions are a mixture of better agricultural practices, infrastructure & policy changes, community engagement, and monitoring. Below are a range of approaches (some already being tried in Iowa) plus ideas that could be expanded or refined. Key Sources of the Problem Before jumping to solutions, important to recognize what’s causing most of the nitrate pollution in central Iowa: Fertilizer over‐application on cropland, especially [...]