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3 injured in Sioux City accident

Posted on January 12th, 2011 No Comments

A two-vehicle accident occurred in Sioux City on January 3, leaving 3 people injured.

The crash occurred in the afternoon when a car collided with a pickup truck on Floyd Boulevard. According to police, the driver of the car ran a red light and caused the accident.

The driver of the car and the driver and passenger of the pickup truck were all taken to a local hospital for treatment.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a motor vehicle accident, you may have legal grounds to recover payment for your injuries and damages. To speak with an experienced Iowa personal injury attorney regarding your case, contact LaMarca & Landry, P.C., today by calling 877-327-2600.

Argument leads to single-vehicle crash

Posted on April 19th, 2010 No Comments

A car crashed into the median last Saturday at the 151/61 overpass just south of Jones Street around 12:38 p.m. following an argument between two friends in the car, according to Dubuque police.

The 23-year-old man and woman were driving south on the highway when the man jerked the steering wheel out of the woman’s hands, sending the car into the median. According to the woman, the argument was over her refusal to stop and let the man out of the car. Because the man had no driver’s license and had never driven a car, he did not realize that grabbing the steering wheel would cause the car to crash.

The woman says that she does not remember why they had initially started arguing, but that she would not let the man out of the car because “he didn’t know where to go because he was from out of town.”

Both were taken to Finley Hospital with non-life threatening injuries and released soon thereafter. The woman, who suffered a broken ankle, has filed a complaint against the man for being caused a serious injury by a vehicle.

Arguments between friends can be dangerous when they happen in a moving vehicle. If you have been injured by the negligent actions of another person, call the Iowa personal injury lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600 to discuss your legal options.

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2007 Bus Collision Accident Reaches Trial

Posted on April 6th, 2010 No Comments

A suit brought by a Des Moines man allegedly struck by a Des Moines Area city bus due to the driver’s negligence has reached trial. The bus driver maintains that the cross-walk remained clear as he began his turn, seconds before the accident occurred at East Sixth Street and East Grand Avenue on July 17, 2007.

The man is seeking compensation for medical expenses, physical suffering, and lost income. The trial is projected to last around one week.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of a negligent driver or been in a pedestrian-vehicle accident, contact Your Iowa personal injury attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

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Six people injured in Iowa multi-car accident last week

Posted on January 29th, 2010 No Comments

Six people were injured in a five-car accident Iowa last week. According to police reports, the accident occured when one car attempted to pass a truck and was forced to swerve into another lane.

The vehicle swerved into the shoulder, and when the driver attempted to reenter the highway, he hit another car. The initial accident caused a chain of accidents, in which six people including drivers and passengers were injured.

If you or anyone you know has been injured in a multi-car accident, contact Your Iowa car accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

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How difficult is it to prove a slip and fall injury case?

Posted on January 12th, 2010 No Comments

When individuals are injured from slipping and falling on another’s property, they may have cause to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Proving a slip and fall case, however, requires showing that the property owner had knew that some part of the property may cause the individual to slip and fall and did not notify the plaintiff of the hazard.

Such hazards could include ice on the driveway or other unmarked hazards on the property. If such hazards exist on a property, property owners are advised to either fix the hazard or ensure that all visitors are made aware of the hazard.

If you or anyone you know has been injured in a slip and fall accident, contact Your Iowa slip and fall injury lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

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Common driver excuses in motorcycle accidents

Posted on January 5th, 2010 No Comments

When car drivers hit motorcycles, they may try a number of excuses to escape blame. One popular excuse is that the driver did not see the motorcycle because it was so much smaller than a typical vehicle.

This type of excuse, however, is not typically valid for escaping blame. All motorists are usually required to be aware of all legal vehicles on roadways.

Many motorcyclists involved in traffic accidents need the assistance of a lawyer to recover damages in a personal injury claim. If you or anyone you know has questions about a motorcycle accident, contact Your Iowa motorcycle accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

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The dangers of defective roads and highways

Posted on January 5th, 2010 No Comments

When roads or highways are under construction, the jurisdiction in charge of the road is responsible for posting the proper signage. These signs serve the purpose of giving drivers warning that they should either slow down or merge lanes.

When these warnings are not present, drivers could be exposed to unnecessary risk. These risks could include obstruction by heavy machinery or disguised ruts in the road.

If a driver is injured in an accident because of a dangerous or defective road, that driver may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against the jurisdiction in charge of the road. If you have any questions about accidents caused by dangerous roadways, contact the Iowa personal injury lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

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Driver flees the scene after knocking down utility pole

Posted on January 5th, 2010 No Comments

A car knocked down a utility pole in Iowa City Tuesday. According to police reports, the car hit the pole, the pole fell, and the driver fled from the scene of the accident.

The man, however, did not make it far from the scene. He was allegedly discovered fifteen minutes later with minor injuries to his face.

If you have been injured in a hit-and-run accident, contact the Iowa hit-and-run accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

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Man killed in car accident likely due to icy conditions

Posted on December 9th, 2009 No Comments

A man was killed in a car accident Wednesday. According to police reports, the man was driving down Highway 75 and lost control of his vehicle icy vehicles.

The man's truck swerved into the other lane and was hit by a trailer. When medical officials arrived, the man was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

If you have lost a loved one in a car accident in icy conditions, contact Your Iowa personal injury lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

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What is an intentional misuse defense?

Posted on November 19th, 2009 1 Comment

Most products come with instructions and warnings that inform the consumer about proper uses. For instance, a microwave will often include instructions on which items are suitable for heating up.

If a consumer follows instructions but still incurs an injury while using the product, then that consumer will likely have a reasonable personal injury claim.

If, on the other hand, the user understands how to properly use the product but intentionally misuses it anyway, then that person likely will not win a products liability case.

In a products liability case, the plaintiff will likely need to show that the injury was not a result of intentional misuse, while the defense will often attempt to prove intentional misuse.

If you or anyone you know has been injured while using a product, contact Your Iowa products liability lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

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