Drunk Driving In Iowa and Suing the Bar for Your Damages
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Drunk Driving In Iowa and Suing the Bar for Your Damages
lombardilaw2023-02-06T14:59:57-07:00
Buena Vista County, Iowa personal injury
What is a Dram Shop Action?
Drunk Driving is a Dram Shop Action
Whenever someone driving a car is under the influence of alcohol and causes an accident, the possibility of a dram shop lawsuit is likely. The Iowa State Patrol reported on an accident that took place on January 27, 2023 at the intersection of Highway 71 and 600th Street, in Buena Vista County, Iowa.
How did the accident happen?
According to the ISP a GMC was eastbound on 600th Street, approached the stop sign at the intersection of Highway 71, failed to yield to an oncoming Chevrolet Silverado driven by Michael Sly and a collision ensued.
How badly were people hurt?
Krummen went to Mercy Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. Not indication about Sly.
Raccoon Valley Radio, Storm Lake Radio, the Storm Lake Times Pilot and KSCJ all reported on this collision.
What you can learn from this collision?
Here is something you can learn from this type of accident. If any driver in an accident is under the influence of alcohol and over the legal limit, then if they were both sold and served alcohol at a bar or tavern, then those injured may have a claim.
Why is this important?
It is important because many times the at-fault driver’s auto insurance policy is inadequate to cover all the damages those not at fault suffered.
What’s important about knowing this fact?
Iowa’s dram shop laws are under Iowa Code section 123.93. You really don’t need to know the statute section, but you should know the bar has to be put on notice of the potential claim, within six months of the accident. This is especially important if the injured no-fault party dies in the accident. An estate will need to be opened, an executor or administrator appointed, and they will need to provide the bar with notice. Usually via a lawyer who assists the estate with recovery.
The Lombardi Law Firm practices personal injury law and we represent nurses across the State of Iowa. If we can lend a hand to protect your rights, please give us a call in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Keep in mind nothing is fact, until it can be proven.
The Accident Report
Minimal Crash Report:
Case Number:
2023002657
Type:
Personal Injury
County:
11
Crash Date:
01.27.2023
Time:
1820
Location:
HWY71 @600TH ST
Vehicle 1 Year:
2022
Make:
GMC
Type:
TERRAIN
Towed By:
STOCKTON TOWING
Driver Name:
ANN M KRUMMEN
Age:
40
City & State of Residence:
STORM LAKE, IA
Vehicle 2 Year:
2021
Make:
CHEV
Type:
SILVERADO
Towed By:
STOCKTON TOWING
Driver Name:
MICHAEL L SLY
Age:
37
City & State of Residence:
DALLAS CENTER, IA
Injury 1 Type:
Injured
Name:
ANN M KRUMMEN
Age:
40
City & State of Residence:
STORM LAKE, IA
Seatbelt Use:
Yes
Life saved by Seatbelt:
Yes
Transported To:
MERCY, SIOUX CITY
Transported By:
WINGS AIR AMBULANCEV
Summary:
VEH#1 IS EASTBOUND ON 600TH ST APPROACHING A STOP SIGN INTERSECTION WITH HWY71, VEH#2 IS SOUTHBOUND ON HWY 71 APPROACHING 600TH ST, VEH1 FAILS TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY FROM THE STOP SIGN AND COLLIDES WITH VEH#2 IN THE
INTERSECTION, ALCOHOL IS A SUSPECTED FACTOR IN THIS COLLISION
OFFICER NAME: TRP CONNOR ROOSE #154 TRP CONNOR LAMP #127 . POST: 05
Officer Name:
TRP CONNOR ROOSE #154 TRP CONNOR LAMP #127
Post:
05
Assisted By:
BV CO SO, STORM LAKE
Who you going to call? Not Ghost Busters…
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