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Head-on collision kills one and injures three

Posted on August 24th, 2010 No Comments

A head-on collision on Iowa Highway 28 killed one person and injured three others last Tuesday, according to police reports.

The fatal accident occurred around 4:20 PM when a southbound 2000 Mercury Marquis crossed the median into oncoming northbound traffic.

The 62-year-old Norwalk woman driver of the sedan crossed over a raised median and ran headlong into a 1990 Jeep Cherokee driven by an 18-year-old man from Norwalk. The impact killed a 28-year-old woman who was riding in the passenger seat of the jeep.

The drivers of both vehicles along with an 18-year-old man in the backseat of the jeep were taken to Des Moines area hospitals for treatment. All there are reportedly in critical condition.

The Iowa State Patrol is still investigating the accident and as of now the reason why the sedan crossed the median is unknown.

Teen calls 911 as car sinks into creek

Posted on August 13th, 2010 No Comments

A 17-year-old was involved in a accident that caused his car to slip into Mud Creek. He then called 911 as the car was sinking into the water in order to save himself and three friends.

The four friends were riding in a two-door vehicle and two other vehicles were behind them on Northeast 54th Avenue when Mud Creek spilled over the roadway. The teen then called police but had no time to tell them their location. Luckily, police officials used GPS technology on the cell phone to find the stranded vehicles.

All of the teens in the car escaped through the passenger door window. There were 10 survivors of the accident, but a 16-year-old female lost her life in the rapid flood waters.

Auto accidents can cause serious injury and change the lives of all people involved, our condolences are with the family of the victim.

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Des Moines residents divided over decision to add traffic cameras

Posted on July 30th, 2010 No Comments

On July 12th, the Des Moines City Council hired a Massachusetts-based company to install a number of traffic cameras at various intersections yet to be determined. Police estimate each camera could cost the city around $100,000 a year.

Capt. Doug Harvey argues, “It’s a very good tool. It lowers crashes at intersections”. However, former Police Chief Bill McCarthy disagrees. McCarthy has continuously argued that the cost is not worth the small increase in traffic safety. He said, “The truth is that it is about money, money money… I believe it’s a poor way to treat your citizenry”.

Others are arguing the money spent on cameras could be spent on more officers to protect roadways all over, not just at intersections.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact the Des Moines auto accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600 to learn more about your rights.

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Driver Not at Fault In Car vs. Bicycle Accident

Posted on July 22nd, 2010 No Comments

The driver of a car that hit a bicyclist on Sunday is not at fault, police said. They did have to issue him a ticket for not having his proof of insurance. According to witnesses 47-year-old Dan Bell had no way to avoid the accident.

A friend told police that her warned Michael Olson, the injured bicyclist, that a car was coming and not to ride into the street. He said Olson proceeded to ride in a circle and then cross the street in front of the car, in an attempt to beat the vehicle.

The driver, Bell, heard the bicyclists but could not stop his car in time. 39-year-old Michael Olson had suffered severe ankle injuries and road rash. Olson says that he cannot remember what happened.

Accidents on the road can be extremely dangerous. If you or someone you know has been in a bicycle accident, contact your Des Moines Bicycle Accident Attorneys at LaMarca and Landry, P.C., by dialing 877-327-2600 today.

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Class Action Group Files Suit Against Attorney

Posted on July 12th, 2010 No Comments

According to the Chicago Tribune, “Attorneys representing 23 states involved in a class-action lawsuit against Microsoft Corp. are suing the Iowa attorney who spearheaded a $179.5 million settlement with the software company over attorney fees.”

An agreement was signed with the Microsoft Litigation Consortium, stating that the entity would get 20 percent of attorney’s fees. Conlin, instead split her 2007 settlement that, “included $75 million in attorney fees…with attorney Richard Hagstrom and the Zelle Hoffmann law firm of Minneapolis,” reports the Chicago Tribune.

The agreement called for arbitration in the event of a dispute. Conlin is refusing to agree to it because she claims the lawsuit is without merit.

This type of dispute is not uncommon for a class action lawsuit. For legal advice regarding your class action case, contact a Des Moines class action attorney from LaMarca & Landry, P.C. today.

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More Charges Filed Against Driver That Allegedly Hit 16-Year-Old Girl

Posted on July 8th, 2010 No Comments

55-year-old Joel Robert Simpson is accused of hitting Melissa Anne Robinson, 16, of Des Moines as she was strolling through Union Park. Simpson reportedly lost control of his Jeep Cherokee and veered into the park, hitting Robinson. The car then allegedly dragged her 75 feet.

According to the Des Moines Register, “Simpson had been charged with two counts of driving while barred, after he allegedly struck Melissa Ann Robinson of Des Moines on June 6.”

Now, police are charging him with “serious injury by vehicle, operating while intoxicated and operating a vehicle without consent,” reports the Register.

The Des Moines Register writes that, “[Simpson] has a long history of traffic violations, including drunken driving, and reportedly suffered a possible seizure in March when he was involved in a minor traffic accident while driving through a parking lot.”

If you or someone you know has been injured in a Pedestrian Accident, contact the Des Moines pedestrian accident lawyers at LaMarca and Landry, P.C. Dial 877-327-2600 today.

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Iowa teen hurt in accident aboard river boat

Posted on July 1st, 2010 No Comments

A dangerous trench collapse seriously threatened the health and safety of a plumbing contractor in Des Moines last Thursday. The worker was working in a trench in a new housing development at 909 Northeast Chambers Parkway when it collapsed. When rescue teams reached the worker, they found him underneath nearly a foot of dirt. He was alert and able to speak with rescue workers as they pulled him from the trench.

While the exact cause of the workplace accident is not yet known, an investigation into the cause of the collapse is being conducted by the Iowa Occupational Safety and Health administration.

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Des Moines inmate dies from traumatic brain injury

Posted on June 16th, 2010 No Comments

A Clarinda Correctional Facility inmate died suddenly of a possible brain injury Wednesday in Des Moines. He was found during recreation time face down on a table. Medical personnel were sent to attempt to revive 44-year-old Alfred Eugene Myre, but he was soon pronounced dead. Authorities first believed that Myre’s death was caused by brain injuries sustained from a previous motorcycle accident. However, an autopsy found the cause of death to be by blunt force and internal bleeding.

Myre was imprisoned on murder charges in September 1991 and was set to serve 50 years. Authorities are continuing to investigate his death.

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Des Moines man killed in motorcycle accident

Posted on June 15th, 2010 No Comments

The death of a west Des Moines man has been ruled an accident by authorities. 54-year-old Joel Hess was thrown from his motorcycle Sunday and hit by a semi truck trailer at approximately 2 p.m. Police say that they do not plan to charge anyone with any crime in this tragic motorcycle accident. The collision occurred on southbound Interstate Highway 35 and left the busy street closed for three hours.

The accident happened when Hess was riding behind a fellow motorcyclist when his friend’s motorcycle hit a vehicle. Hess tried to avoid the collision by laying his motorcycle down on its side. None of the motorcyclists involved in the crash were wearing helmets.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of all those involved in this tragic accident.

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Des Moines house fire kills woman

Posted on June 10th, 2010 No Comments

Fire inspectors are trying to determine how a residential fire that started in the kitchen of a Steldahl home killed a woman in the second floor bedroom of her home. When emergency personnel arrived at the house, smoke alarms were sounding and there was a blaze downstairs, but the only person in the house was unable to escape. Fire fighters were able to extinguish the flames quickly and damage is estimated at around $60,000. It is unknown why the victim wasn’t able to flee from the burning building.

A neighbor saw the blaze in the early morning hours of last Wednesday. The neighbor reported having seen an orange glow coming from the house and then witnessing a burning piece of the house fall to the ground.

Our deepest condolences go out to the friends and family of all those involved in this tragedy.

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