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I-35 I-80 I-235 I-380 Collisions/Accidents

1/23/2012
Steve Lombardi
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Slow down while trying to pass another car on I-80 with ice covered bridge.

This is a bridge surface case; it’s about the driver anticipating the bridge surface will freeze over long before the other road surfaces do. Either you know that or you don’t and if you don’t you must either must have had your license for one week or else you’ve been living in Florida. Either way you’re negligent.

VEHICLE #1 WAS GOING WEST ON INTERSTATE 80 WHEN IT LOST CONTROL ON ICE COVERED ROAD WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OVERTAKE VEHICLE #2. VEHICLE #1 STRUCK THE CONCRETE BARRIER, CROSSED THE LANES OF TRAFFIC AND THEN STRUCK THE GUARD RAIL ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THEN WAS STRUCK BY VEHICLE #2.

 

Crash Information

 

L
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C
A
T
I
O
N

Date of Accident
1/17/2012

Time of Accident 
09:44 AM

County
Polk - 77

Accident occurred within corporate limits of (city)
Altoona - 0132

Law Enforcement Case Number:
2012003108

Literal Description 
SB/WB INTERSTATE 0080 MM 142

Legal Intervention?
No

Private Property?
No

X-Coordinate:
458820.5

Y-Coordinate
4612330.


U
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T

1

Driver's Name - Last
GLYNN

First
MARIAH

Middle
LYNN

Suffix
City
ALTOONA

State
IA - Iowa, US

Zip
500090000

Driver's Age
21

Citation Charge Code 1
321.288

Citation Charge 1
FAIL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL

Gender
Female

State
IA - Iowa, US

Class
C - Non-commercial vehicle or commercial Veh w/26000 GVWR or less & either 16 Pass Design or Hazmat

Endorsements
N - Tank

Restrictions

N - Non-resident CDL

Citation Charge Code 2
Citation Charge 2
Alcohol Test Given?
1 - None

Drug Test Given?
1 - None

Citation Charge Code 3
Citation Charge 3
Citation Charge Code 4
Citation Charge 4
Seating Position
01 - Front: Left Side / Motorcycle Driver

Injury Status
5 - Uninjured

Occupant Protection
2 - Shoulder and lap belt used

Airbag Deployment
5 - Not deployed

Airbag Switch Status
9 - Unknown

Ejection
1 - Not ejected

Ejection Path
Trapped
1 - Not trapped

Transported to:
Transported by:
Insurance Co. Name
Year
2003

Make
Ford - FORD

Model
CVC

Style
4D

Approximate Cost to Repair or Replace
1500

Initial Travel Direction
4 - West

Vehicle Action
05 - Overtaking/passing

Speed Limit
65

Point of Initial Impact
06 - Left Rear

Most Damaged Area
06 - Left Rear

Extent of Damage
4 - Disabling damage

Underride/Override
1 - None

Total Occupants
1

Traffic Controls
01 - No controls present

Vehicle Config.
01 - Passenger car

Cargo Body Type
01 - Not applicable

Vehicle Defect
01 - None

Driver Condition
1 - Apparently normal

Vision Obscured
01 - Not obscured

Contributing Circumstances, Driver (up to 2)
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
First Event
36 - Concrete barrier (median or right side)

Second Event
30 - Bridge/bridge rail/overpass

Third Event
Fourth Event
Most Harmful Event (by vehicle)
21 - Vehicle in traffic

Emergency Vehicle Type
1 - Not applicable

Emergency Status
3 - Not Applicable

Carrier Name
City
State
Zip
Number of Axles
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Placard #
Hazardous Materials Released?

U
N
I
T

2

Driver's Name - Last
ELMI

First
ALAS

Middle
AHMED

Suffix
City
IRVING

State
TX - Texas, US

Zip
75038

Driver's Age
37

Citation Charge Code 1
Citation Charge 1
Gender
Male

State
TX - Texas, US

Class
A - Veh w/26001 GVWR or more Towed unit is 10001 GVWR or more

Endorsements
H - Hazmat

Restrictions

P - Special Permit

Citation Charge Code 2
Citation Charge 2
Alcohol Test Given?
1 - None

Drug Test Given?
1 - None

Citation Charge Code 3
Citation Charge 3
Citation Charge Code 4
Citation Charge 4
Seating Position
01 - Front: Left Side / Motorcycle Driver

Injury Status
5 - Uninjured

Occupant Protection
2 - Shoulder and lap belt used

Airbag Deployment
5 - Not deployed

Airbag Switch Status
3 - No ON/OFF switch present

Ejection
1 - Not ejected

Ejection Path
Trapped
1 - Not trapped

Transported to:
Transported by:
Insurance Co. Name
Year
2005

Make
International - INTL

Model
9200

Style
TR

Approximate Cost to Repair or Replace
10000

Initial Travel Direction
4 - West

Vehicle Action
01 - Movement essentially straight

Speed Limit
65

Point of Initial Impact
01 - Front

Most Damaged Area
01 - Front

Extent of Damage
2 - Minor damage

Underride/Override
1 - None

Total Occupants
1

Traffic Controls
01 - No controls present

Vehicle Config.
09 - Tractor/semi-trailer

Cargo Body Type
11 - Large utility (2+ axles)

Vehicle Defect
01 - None

Driver Condition
1 - Apparently normal

Vision Obscured
01 - Not obscured

Contributing Circumstances, Driver (up to 2)
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
First Event
21 - Vehicle in traffic

Second Event
Third Event
Fourth Event
Most Harmful Event (by vehicle)
21 - Vehicle in traffic

Emergency Vehicle Type
1 - Not applicable

Emergency Status
3 - Not Applicable

Carrier Name
City
State
Zip
Number of Axles
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Placard #
Hazardous Materials Released?

ACCIDENT ENVIRONMENT
ROADWAY CHARACTERISTICS
Major Contributing Circumstances:
WORKZONE RELATED?
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Location of First Harmful Event
1 - On Roadway

Weather Conditions (up to two)
08 - Snow

Environment
2 - Weather condition

Location
First Harmful Event of Crash (use codes 11-42 only)
36 - Concrete barrier (median or right side)

Manner of Crash/Collision
5 - Broadside

Roadway
02 - Road surface condition

Type
Light Conditions
1 - Daylight

Surface Conditions
4

Type of Roadway Junction/Feature
02 - Bridge/overpass/underpass

Workers Present?

D
I
A
G
R
A
M

0

 

NARRATIVE

VEHICLE #1 WAS GOING WEST ON INTERSTATE 80 WHEN IT LOST CONTROL ON ICE COVERED ROAD WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OVERTAKE VEHICLE #2. VEHICLE #1 STRUCK THE CONCRETE BARRIER, CROSSED THE LANES OF TRAFFIC AND THEN STRUCK THE GUARD RAIL ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THEN WAS STRUCK BY VEHICLE #2.

 

Officer
TJEPKES

Badge No.
074

Time Officer Notified of Accident
09:44

Time Officer Arrived At Scene
09:56

Name of Agency
P01

Date of Report
1/17/2012

Investigation made at scene?
Yes

T.I. #




That’s enough for today, but come back tomorrow to read The Verdict blog/blawg at Lombardi Law Firm or posts on the The Iowa Edict, where I will discuss other personal injury accidents in Iowa. And as always if you are in an accident and need legal services we encourage you to call us sooner, rather than later. We aren't very good at putting toothpaste back into the tube. So let's work together to make your case prep work for you.

I work with lawyers from across the country who handle accidents on either Interstate 35 or 80.  These cases may require more than one lawyer because of the multi-state jurisidiction issues. We worked out details ahead of time so your case can move ahead without delay. So call us if we can help you.  515-222-1110 or 800-383-0331 or sdlombardi@aol.com. We cooperate with lawyers who have clients injured in Iowa. So call us. 

Steve Lombardi




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What should I do if an attorney is trying to overcharge me for an auto accident case? On July 2010 I was rear ended while on duty. That day I was transported to the hospital and scheduled a follow-up with the workers comp doctors. Upon several visits the doctor advised that neck and hip pain were pre-existing, so I decided to get a Lawyer. I went to Lawyer A, who has represented me up until Nov 2011. On November 19, I received an email from Lawyer A, who advised me the insurance company wants to settle my case for $12,500 with me receiving $5,000. I advised Lawyer A that price would not work, because I have been seeking treatments (message therapy, and acupuncture) using my personal insurance. I did not know when I was using my personal insurance, depending on how the treating doctor codes it, the insurance company can seek for me to pay them back in the future (information told to me by Lawyer A’s staff) . In addition, Lawyer A’s staff advised me to not go back to my worker’s comp doctor because my bill was too high, and for me to see a personal injury and car accident doctor. When I advised Lawyer A that did not want to settle my case with the insurance company for $12,500 with me receiving $5,000, Lawyer A offered me $6,000. I advised Lawyer A that price would not work as well and I would contact their office at a later date. I then found Lawyer B, explained the entire situation to them and signed an agreement with them and terminated Lawyer A due to me not being satisfied with the services they provided me throughout the entire time. Almost a month later Lawyer B contacted me advising me that I was untruthful and they are deciding to not take my case because per the insurance company Lawyer A settled my case for $12,500 on November 19th, and a check was already overnight to Lawyer A’s office. Now that was unbeknownst to me. I then contacted Lawyer A and their staff advised me the insurance company was in a rush and just mailed them a settlement check in attempts to clear their books before the end of the year.

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