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Our 6-Day Look at Iowa’s Distracted Driving Crisis

Distracted driving is the new drunk driving. The Kickoff — Why This Conversation Matters Over the next six days, we’ll explore one of the deadliest and least discussed threats on Iowa’s roads: distracted driving.We all know about drunk driving. But today, your phone — not your drink — is the bigger danger. A single glance at a text, a quick scroll through social media, or a tap to change a playlist can send a car across the center line. On highways like [...]

Smartphones Are the New Drunk Driver

Cell phone drivers are drunk drivers Smartphones Are the New Drunk Driver — Iowa’s Distracted Driving Crisis Every time a driver looks down to read a text, they take their eyes off the road for an average of five seconds. At 55 mph, that’s the length of a football field traveled blind. For motorcyclists, that split second can be the difference between a near miss and a fatal crash. Distracted drivers — those texting, scrolling, or fumbling with apps — are [...]

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The Five Most Common Risks for Motorcycle Riders — And How to Stay Safe on Iowa Roads

Central Iowa Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Motorcycles offer freedom, efficiency, and the pure joy of open-road riding — but they also expose riders to far greater risks than drivers in enclosed vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die in a crash than passenger-vehicle occupants, per mile traveled. Whether you’re cruising I-80 through Polk County or winding along county roads in Madison or Dallas County, understanding the five most common risks motorcycle [...]

Can the Insurance Adjuster Demand I Give a Recorded Statement?

THEY CANNOT FORCE YOU TO DO ANYTHING A personal injury lawyer who handles dram shop cases No. But that might not be the right question. Which adjuster wants a recorded statement? Your insurance company’s adjuster? Or, the at-fault drivers? Because if you have insurance, it means you should provide a recorded statement. Because you have a contractual relationship with your own insurance company. With insurance policies there is a duty of cooperation. That means you must cooperate with your own insurance company’s [...]

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How do I prepare for an interview with a car accident lawyer?

Auto accident lawyer West Des Moines, IA It is difficult. It is not complicated nor is it time consuming. And this blog will not be long. You have been in a car accident, called a law firm, scheduled a time to talk to a lawyer and now you are wondering if there is something you need to do to be prepared. The answer is yes. But, with a little effort, and either a piece of paper, a pencil or pen [...]

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Which photos should I take after a car accident?

A personal injury lawyer who handles dram shop cases Generally, I get a call or an email letting me know the person has been in a car accident and would like to speak with a lawyer to discuss if they have a case. I conduct an initial interview to determine what happened, when it happened and where it happened. After determining it is a case, one I want to handle and that the client and I can work together, then [...]

Iowa Workers’ Compensation and the Combined Ratio

The Second Amendment Why Are Iowa Work Compensation Benefits so Low? The Insurance Journal reported workers’ compensation insurance continues to lead the P&C industry with strong profits. That’s from October 8, 2025. The only way the P&C industry makes a profit is based on denying claims. The insurance industry makes money by taking premiums and then not paying claims. When have you ever heard an adjuster say, “I can’t pay you what you asked for, because it wouldn’t be enough.” NEVER “The line [...]

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Finding a Brake Failure Expert for an ATV, UTV or Motorcycle

Central Iowa ATV Attorneys. Call us if we can answer any questions. The Lawyers Come Before The Expert I have had to hire experts for many cases. If you have a brake failure case involving a Polaris ATV or UTV case you might want to consider Daniel M. McDonough, P.E. as an expert. Plaintiff lawyers are always searching for experts to confer about a case. In ATV or UTV cases that need is likely a critical factor. Engineering is one such area. [...]

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Is Assault by your Supervisor Covered

Iowa Injured Worker Punched In Iowa an intentional act of violence at work can be covered under the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Act. It all depends on whether or not the incident is one that is incident to the work. Let’s say you work as a bouncer in a bar. It getting punched or pushed sort of goes with being a bouncer. On the other hand let’s say the bartender’s boyfriend comes into the bar while she is working, accuses her [...]

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ChatGPT Incorrect Citation and Sanctions

Attorney Lombardi Law Firm Sanctioned for Citations Generated by ChatGPT — Implications for Personal Injury Pleadings In Mata v. Avianca, Inc., a U.S. District Court dismissed a personal injury claim and sanctioned plaintiff’s counsel for submitting fake case citations created by ChatGPT. The incident raises important ethical and practical issues for personal injury practitioners relying on AI tools in pleadings. Wikipedia Facts & Court Action The plaintiff alleged injury when a metal service cart struck his knee aboard a flight. Wikipedia In their filings, [...]