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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.

Icy Conditions Cause Multiple Accidents in Des Moines

Posted on December 30th, 2009 No Comments

Iowa state troopers responded to numerous traffic-accidents on Monday, largely caused by icy conditions. Sources report that as of early Monday morning, nearly a half-dozen traffic accidents had been reported, some including injuries to drivers and passengers.

Authorities believe that motorists may have been driving too fast for the slick conditions on the roadway and may have been able to avoid the accidents had they been more cautious behind the wheel. It is important for drivers of all vehicle types to practice caution during inclement weather to protect themselves and others while driving.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact the Des Moines personal injury attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600 today.

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Woman hits two pedestrians, multiple cars and a building

Posted on September 21st, 2009 No Comments

A 30-year-old woman from Iowa lost control of her vehicle and hit two pedestrians Sept. 19. Lucie Sabimana of Hiawatha was driving in a Goodwill parking lot when she ran into two people standing in the parking lot.

After hitting the two pedestrians, Sabimana hit a few other vehicles and then hit a buildiing. According to police reports, Sabimana and the two pedestrians were injured in the accident, but only sustained minor injuries.

If you or anyone you know has been hit by a moving vehicle and injured in the accident, contact the Iowa automobile accident attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

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Thorny legal issues surround “rollover” deaths in car accidents

Posted on July 30th, 2009 No Comments

When a fatigued driver hits another car and the accident results in the
death of a passenger in the other car, prosecutors are divided on how to treat
these deaths. In some cases, plaintiffs choose to file negligence charges and sue for compensatory damages. In others, plaintiffs do not file charges, believing
the pain from the tragedy is enough to punish the careless driver.

These cases, and other auto accident deaths that result from negligent
drivers, are commonly called “rollover” accidents. These accidents are often tricky to prosecute because of the difficulty of gathering evidence.
Investigators are usually unable to gather evidence proving that the
driver was fatigued or driving in a similar careless way.

If you or anyone you know has lost a loved one in an auto accident, contact the Des Moines auto collision attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, PC at 877-327-2600.

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