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My elderly parent shouldn't be driving. What can I do about it?
Sadly, there are many elderly drivers who shouldn't be driving anymore due to their slower reflexes, poor eyesight, and difficulty determining how fast other cars are traveling in the distance. Elderly drivers shouldn't be driving anymore when they have trouble turning, they lane drift, and they have a hard time seeing things correctly.
Children of elderly parents can have discussions with their aging parents to explain the dangers of them continuing to drive and the possibility of them getting injured or injuring someone else in a Cedar Rapids car accident. Additionally, it is important that seniors have their eyes examined on a regular basis.
If your loved one causes an Eastern Iowa auto accident, their driving days and life may be over. Don't wait until it is too late. Start the conversation today that may save your parent's life and other innocent motorists sharing the road with them.
If you or someone you love was injured in an Iowa car crash caused by a negligent driver, you may have rights to financial compensation. Call a knowledgeable Cedar Rapids accident attorney today at the Law Offices of Brady Preston Gronlund for a free legal consultation at (319) 866-9277 and find out more.
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My doctor didn't detect my cancer in time. What are my rights after a cancer misdiagnosis?
The sad fact is that cancer does need to be caught in time in order to have a fair chance of fighting it. If your Iowa doctor confirmed that you didn't have cancer even though you showed symptoms, you most likely believed him, since he is the skilled professional that you entrust your health to.
However, doctors have been known to be wrong. They may rely on only one test to determine their verdict, misread the test results, fail to conduct other tests or biopsies, or fail to order other scans. Doctors may be liable for your damages if they demonstrated a poor standard of care and were negligent in their actions.
If your doctor's mistakes delayed your cancer treatment due to cancer misdiagnosis, you may have an Iowa medical malpractice lawsuit. If you have been a victim of cancer misdiagnosis in Iowa, please call a skilled Cedar Rapids medical malpractice attorney in order to seek justice against your negligent physician.
Contact the law office of Brady Preston Gronlund at (319) 866-9277 for your free legal consultation today.
I heard there is a new cell phone law in Iowa for drivers. Is this true?
As of July 1, 2011, Iowa did adopt a no texting law on the roads to reduce the number of distracted drivers and Iowa car accidents. However, on December 13, 2011, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) called for a nationwide ban on using cell phones – hand-held and hands-free – behind the wheel.
If this law is adopted by state lawmakers, it would affect all age groups, all types of vehicles, and essentially all drivers would only able to use their cell phones in case of emergency. This law would include:
- No talking on hand-held or hands-free cell phones
- No texting while driving
- No emailing or searching the Internet while driving
The NTSB cannot put this law into place, but they are strongly recommending this law be passed by state lawmakers.
Distracted driving, especially the use of cell phones, takes a driver’s mind off the task at hand, eyes off the road, and hands off the wheel. When this occurs, drivers are much more likely to cause an Eastern Iowa car crash than if they were paying full attention to the road.
If you have been injured by a distracted driver on Iowa roads, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, physical therapy, lost income, and instances of pain and suffering. Call an experienced Cedar Rapids personal injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Brady Preston Gronlund for more information and a free legal consultation today at (319) 866-9277.