Tractor-Trailer Accidents

• Railroad Crossing Accidents: What duties apply when determining negligence?

  Steve Lombardi | October 31, 2008 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  A train-tractor collision resulted in the death of a female passenger and injury of the driver and an infant passenger. Although still under investigation it’s interesting from the standpoint...

• Highway Safety - Why if it is negligent can't I sue the State of Iowa?

  Steve Lombardi | October 29, 2008 9:15 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Rex non potest peccare! Yesterday we reported on an interstate accident where one driver heading in the wrong direction on one side of the divided highway caused three other trucks to crash. You...

• Heading the wrong way on the interstate highway system

  Steve Lombardi | October 28, 2008 2:00 PM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  The Gazette reports a Texas man driving the wrong way on Interstate 80 sideswiped to semi-trucks and then struck a third head-on. A few years ago one of our clients was killed when she was involved...

• AIG - What happens to my structured settlement if the insurance company goes broke?

  Steve Lombardi | September 25, 2008 3:20 PM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  AIG Bailout – Financial Troubles – What will happen to my settlement if AIG goes bankrupt? Clients in every state are asking the question about AIG and whether or not their structured settlement...

• Client Toolbox - If it's an accident is it still considered negligence? The Answer.

  Steve Lombardi | September 22, 2008 10:01 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  If you read yesterday’s post you’re answering a question about accidents still being considered negligence. Here is the short version of the facts: driver of a van sees a pedestrian walking...

• Personal Injury Settlements - What confidential means.

  Steve Lombardi | August 03, 2008 8:59 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Today we discuss confidential settlements and why lawyers and their clients must remain hush about the terms.

• Iowa - Does the fall season contribute to more motorcycle wrecks?

  Steve Lombardi | December 16, 2007 12:00 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Motorcycles are difficult enough for drivers to see, but add bulky farm machinery to the already busy roads and we have to wonder if that is a reason for seeing more motorcycle accidents. Also the field cover is being cleared so and that may increase deer movement across highways. Is the fall a time when motorcyclists need to be even more cautious? Deer are more active at dawn and dusk, so...

• Henry County Collision Shuts Down Busy Iowa Road

  Steve Lombardi | November 20, 2007 12:00 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Two truckers didn't win out on Cleveland Road, just east of the I-80 interchange as they crashed causing one of Henry County's busiest roads to be shut down for more than one hour. The semi ended up on its side and in someone's yard. That driver walked away from the collision. The truck driver wasn't so lucky and had to be airlifted to the hospital. Jaws of Life had to be used. I've previously...

• Iowa - Farm Accidents Fall Harvest - Crashes and Collisions

  Steve Lombardi | November 10, 2007 12:00 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  In Iowa its fall and that means crops coming out of the fields and being delivered to elevators. It also means an increase in collisions and deaths. State officials warn all drivers on the roads to be more aware of farm equipment, to slow it down, to watch closely as you top a hill and to look on each side towards fields and gates to see equipment coming out or going in. Stay back from slow...

• Interstate I-80 Crash Involves Warner Driver

  Steve Lombardi | September 25, 2007 12:00 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  On September 22, 2007 the driver of an eastbound semi-truck ended up in the Coral Ridge parking lot after losing control of his rig. The accident remains under investigation. The injured driver, Craft, was taken to the University of Iowa Hospital via Johnson County Ambulance. The Werner truck was overturned in the collision sequence. Without talking with the driver it is difficult to say what...