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Voice Your Support for House File 128, The Bicycle Bill. It's Not too Late!

Sarah Cool — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:26:48 GMT

Not long ago, we shared information a bicycle ride that was heading toward the state capital to show support for Senate File 117, a bill that would increase safety measures for bicyclists. Some are terming the bill a “bicyclist’s bill of rights.” Currently, the bill is still making its way through the Iowa House of Representatives as House File 128. Many cycling organizations and communities are still asking Iowans to contact their representatives and voice their support for the bill. This is especially true as another bicycling accident made the news today about a Polk County Sherriff’s Office employee who was badly injured while riding alongside traffic. The employee, Leesa Shoemaker, was badly injured when a passing vehicle failed to overtake her bicycle properly. This is the kind of accident that the bicycle bill is meant to prevent. Shoemaker spent a number of days in the hospital before being released, and is just another victim in a series of bicycle and automated vehicle accidents that prompted the bill’s creation.

It is not too late to voice your support. You can email the following or use the information below to contact the legislature:

1. Speaker Pat Murphy from Dubuque - Pat.Murphy@legis.state.ia.us
2. Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy from Des Moines - Kevin.Mccarthy@legis.state.ia.us
3. Transportation Chair Brian Quirk New Hampton - Brian.Quirk@legis.state.ia.us
4. And your state representative:

You can find contact info. for your legislators here:
www.legis.state.ia.us/FindLeg/

You can also call them at: 515-281-3221

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Sarah Cool

Iowa State Bridges Among Worst in Nation

Craig Kelley — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:43:16 GMT

A Washington-based non-profit transportation research group (TRIP) has determined that 622 Iowa bridges are one point away from being structurally decifient. Among the worst in the state are two Sioux City bridges. According to TRIP, 21% of of the stae bridges are deficient with another 6% qualifying as functionally obsolete. Repairing or replacing the defective bridges would cost the state roughly $257 million per year. There are only three other states ranked worse than Iowa in the study.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Craig Kelley

Nebraska DMV Offers Virtual Drive Course

Craig Kelley — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:27:30 GMT

The Nebraska DMV is now offering a fully narrated supplemental drivers education course. Although the course will not meet the Nebraska drivers education requirments, it does allow new drivers the opportunity to be better prepared for a learner's permit test. The course includes eight videos and three permit practice tests.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Craig Kelley

Missouri Proposes Helmet Legislation

Craig Kelley — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:13:43 GMT

Missouri currently has a law requiring helmets for all riders, however, the proposed Senate bill 1067 would allow riders age 21 or older to make the decision of whether or not to wear a helmet. Helmets would remain mandatory for highway riding. If the bill passes, Missouri will be the 31st state to pass age-related legislation regarding motorcycle helmets. There are currently five bills in the house and senate dealing with motorcycle safety.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Craig Kelley

Motorcycle Insurance Presentation at Ducati Omaha

Craig Kelley — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:01:16 GMT

Spring is just around the corner. As such, riding season will be in full swing before we know it. You should have proper insurance coverage on your motorcycle, just as you would insure your home or your car. I will be presenting information to the Desmo Omaha Ducati Owner's Club regarding the importance of maintaining proper motorcycle insurance coverage on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. at The Fox and The Hound, 178th & West Center Road. This presentation can also be found on our firm website. Proper insurance coverage is crucial for your safety and the security of your family's future. Keep riding and be safe!

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Craig Kelley

Nebraska Kills Helmet Law Repeal Bill

Craig Kelley — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:48:03 GMT

Across the river, efforts to repeal the Nebraska mandatory helmet law (LB 253) have failed. The proposed bill offered a partial repeal to the current law. The proposal would have required bikers under 21 to wear helmets but would have allowed older riders to go without a helmet if they had passed an approved safety course. Iowa is one of only three states with no helmet requirement.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Craig Kelley

Richland Motorcycle Accident Kills One

Shannon Weidemann — Tue, 08 May 2007 14:50:54 GMT

A motorcycle accident in Richland, Pennsylvania Monday night has left one person dead. The crash happened on Cherry Road at Brenner Hall. A source on the scene said that only one motorcycle was involved.

Authorities closed Cherry Road to traffic at Walnut Street, the Richland/Richlandtown border. Firefighters redirected cars and trucks at Cherry Road's intersection with California Road in Richland.
From the Walnut Street stop point, emergency vehicle lights could be seen flashing beyond a bend on Cherry Road, lighting up stretch of a roadway that winds through Richlandtown into a more rural area of Richland.

The police are still investigating the accident and no more information is available. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcyle accident and would like to speak with an attorney, please use the form on the right.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Council Bluffs Car Accident Injures Man

Shannon Weidemann — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:34:49 GMT

A 39-year-old man was driving his car on Interstate 80 in Council Bluffs when his car swerved and hit a car parked along the shoulder. The Missouri Valley man was trying to get something from the passenger side of the car just before hitting the parked car.

The victim's

vehicle then went to the left across two lane of traffic and came to a stop in the median.
He was transported to Alegent Health Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, by Council Bluffs Fire and Rescue, where he was, reports said, treated for facial lacerations and a broken neck, then released with a neck brace.

The police wrote him a ticket for failure to maintain control. The accident happened early in the morning.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Girl on Roller Blades Not Responsible for Bicycle Accident

Shannon Weidemann — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:26:37 GMT

A fertility doctor sued a young girl the he blamed for causing a bicycle accident. The girl was on roller blades and the doctor was on the bicycle.

The jury found that the girl was not responsible and was probably startled when the doctor rode on his bicycle up behind her, rang his bell and shouted "watch out." The girl then moved to her left and right in front of the doctor.

He broke his collarbone and practice lost business while he was recovering. He was sueing for pain and suffering and the money his practice lost. The jury only took 15 minutes to decide on the verdict.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Two Men Charged in Boating Accident

Shannon Weidemann — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:35:49 GMT

The owner of Shoreline Cruises and the Captain of the Ethan Allen were both charged with a criminal misdemeanor over the October 2, 2005 boating accident. 20 people were killed when the boat rolled over on a fall color tour on Lake George in New York.

Warren County District Attorney Kate Hogan said the grand jury also made several legislative recommendations, the specifics of which won't be released until a county court judge accepts the report, she said.
"They were greatly moved by this case," Hogan said of the grand jury. She read a statement from the panel: "This accident was a great tragedy," the statement said. "Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and friends."

The boat was loaded with 47 passengers and only one crew member at the time of the accident. Testing of the boat showed it was unstable with more than 14 people onboard.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann