Automobile Accidents

• What would a caveman bring to meet with the lawyer?

  Steve Lombardi | September 15, 2009 11:00 AM | 3 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  The first topic I’m going to cover is one I see that many clients wonder about. They get ready for the first meeting with the lawyer and don’t know what to take with them to the...

• Solving Legal Problems, Being a Client, Back to the Basics

  Steve Lombardi | September 15, 2009 8:48 AM | 1 CommentDes Moines, IA

  Sharing our legal experience in September - How to be a Client I’ve persuaded a few fellow members of the Injuryboard to join me over the next few weeks to write a series of articles...

• TEEN LOGIC: Why is a 15-year-old taxiing passengers on I-380 in Iowa?

  Steve Lombardi | September 12, 2009 9:00 AM | 4 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Can we start with an assumption: That interstate highways are a dangerous place due to cars and semi trucks driving at higher speeds; due also to wrong-way drivers, drunks and inexperienced drivers....

• Helicopter Lands on First, Hit by Fire Truck on Second, but Who Called 9-1-1?

  Steve Lombardi | September 11, 2009 2:37 PM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Tort Reform Hits a Snag Responding to an accident in southeast Iowa a MedForce helicopter was struck by a Mediapolis Fire Department truck grounding it and its crew. Two spokesmen for...

• Is texting while driving really dangerous or are people exaggerating?

  Steve Lombardi | September 04, 2009 2:26 PM | 1 CommentDes Moines, IA

  Teen Logic: “Really Dad what’s the big deal? You’re making a big deal out of nothing. Nothings ever going to happen. Remember, I'm a safe driver!” Oh really? How do...

• What will it take in Iowa to stop distracted cell phone drivers?

  Steve Lombardi | September 04, 2009 11:08 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  On August 8th 2009 16 yr. old Megan Davis died as a result of injuries suffered in a crash. She was traveling north on 180th Avenue in a 1988 Chevy S10 when for an unknown reason she lost control...

• Newton, Iowa Crash Leaves Woman Dead as Other Driver Flees from Scene

  Steve Lombardi | September 01, 2009 8:03 PM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  The report isn’t pleasant to read. The police pieced together the collision sequence but without the at-fault driver who they say fled the scene. One car crossed the center line and sideswiped...

• If Teen Driving and Texting is Fun Why Is She Crying?

  Steve Lombardi | September 01, 2009 1:07 PM | 1 CommentDes Moines, IA

  If you think your next text message can't wait so you text while driving then watch this video. It needs no commentary from me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8NuuyPKlXg

• Interstate Highways and Wrong-way Drivers just seem to go hand in hand.

  Steve Lombardi | August 31, 2009 9:45 AM | 2 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  We are continuing with our evaluation and discussion involving the Interstate highway system along with several other IB attorneys from around the globe. Devon Glass, from Michigan pointed out...

• What legal options are there for a hit-n-run driver?

  Steve Lombardi | August 27, 2009 2:05 PM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  On August 26th 2009 a high speed chase ended in a crash leaving the female passenger inside with minor injuries. The Iowa State Patrol saw a van speeding along University Ave. near 13th street at...