News

The debate rages about how old is too old to drive

Posted on Sep 18, 2009

On August 30, 2009 a hit-and-run occurred killing bicyclist, Mark Grgurich age 54. Hit by a white truck on Warren County Road G14, according to the Des Moines Register.

The white 1986 Chevrolet pickup was discovered to belong to Paul “Jud” McKinney, through investigating surveillance photographs, according to the Des Moines Register. The 79 year old McKinney will go to court on September 22, 2009 to face the following charges:

-leaving the scene of a fatality

-concealment of evidence

-failure to maintain control

If convicted of all charges he could face seven years in prison.

Read more and the commentary on The Verdict, the Lombardi Law Firm blog.

Welcome to the Lombardi Law Firm website. Knowing your rights and how to protect yourself is important. Always be alert to risks that can cause you injury or get you killed. Steve Lombardi provides commentary and insight on this blog, The Verdict and also writes for the Des Moines market of the InjuryBoard.com and on occasion on the Des Moines Register web site. Steve Lombardi has more than 30 years in civil litigation including death and injury cases for workers and their spouses for all types of accidents and injuries. Attorney Steve Lombardi is a personal injury lawyer. Join us in making the world a safer place. (515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com )

Quick Contact

Lombardi Law Firm
1300 37th Street, Suite 6
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-222-1110
Toll Free: 800-383-0331
Get Directions

Search

News

Falling Asleep At The Wheel...
Posted on 1/5/2010
The debate rages about how old is too old to drive...
Posted on 9/18/2009
Iowa...
Posted on 5/19/2009
Mason City child killed while crossing Highway 122...
Posted on 5/5/2009
An 8-year old from Altoona run over and killed while crossing the street...
Posted on 3/26/2009
A small truck struck and killed a man in a wheel chair...
Posted on 3/12/2009
Pedestrian Accidents...
Posted on 2/28/2009

view all

Videos

Pedestrian Collisions Causing Injury and Death:

Pedestrian Safety is nothing to ignore

Pedestrian Accidents

PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS HAPPEN TO EVEN HIGH PAID ATHLETES

Pedestrian Collisions Causing Injury and Death

Hi, I just read your article about injuries with the trucks backing up without the back up alarms. My car today was hit by a garbage truck (Ankeny Sanitation) when my boyfriend was getting out of the car- the truck came from behind our car and was backing up without a back up alarm. It hit the door and bent it forward- luckily my boyfriend did not already fully step out because when he turned his head the truck was inches from his face- if he had it probably would have taken his head off!

I left a message with their company today to see if they will do anything about my car- the driver of the truck said he had brought up the issue that his back up alarm didn't work just this morning in a company meeting, but they obviously still sent him out without it working.

I'm wondering if there are laws that say they have to have their back up alarm working now? This is so horrible what I read happen to others and it really is a dangerous problem!

Thanks so much,
Sarah

My mom was crossing street in crosswalk. She was one step from stepping UP on the curb when a car came around the corner and struck her. She seriously injured and taken to hospital. She suffered severe brain trauma and was in ICU for 5 days before we had to let her go. The police said they did not drug or alcohol test the driver. Isn't that a law in Iowa to make sure they do that?

How can a pedestrian avoid being hit by oncoming traffic?