Police in Iowa City area will start using drones to assist with accident investigations

Iowa City, IA – When an accident happens, local police and fire department workers often gather important pieces of information to assist with the response. This can be used to help get people to safety, generate various reports, and provide documentation for insurance companies that is used during the claims process. Some police departments in the Iowa City area will now try to make their responses and investigations more efficient by using drone technology [1].

Drones can serve important role in emergency situations

Various police and fire departments are starting to use drone technology in the eastern part of Iowa. While these pieces of technology can serve various purposes, they can notably help by quickly locating an accident scene and providing information more quickly than a standard patrol vehicle. There was also an incident in Linn County where a drone was able to find the source of a grain elevator fire in Cedar Rapids without exposing fire department personnel to various risks from being physically present in the area, such as the risk of smoke inhalation and burns. The drones have been used locally in the upper Iowa River area as well, where many people tend to get stranded or risk drowning.

The drones can be used together with 3D imaging software to help come up with accident reconstructions that are useful for the purposes of insurance claims, criminal investigations, or lawsuits when necessary. The drones will also be able to take various kinds of pictures of an accident scene.

There are also additional concerns that need to be addressed with the use of drones. The government is forbidden from using a drone to access any area where there is an expectation of privacy, as this kind of activity would be considered a search and require a warrant. While many accidents will occur on public roads, the police will need to be mindful of these rules while in residential areas.

Accident lawsuits

All of this kind of information gathered by drones and other forms of technology may potentially be shared during the process of an accident lawsuit. This can help assist the victim with their claims and attempts to prove fault against another driver who is responsible for their losses.

Advice from a local injury attorney in Iowa

Eells and Tronvold Law Offices is a firm that handles various kinds of injury lawsuits for clients in the Iowa City area. Their attorneys are available to provide additional advice and guidance related to any of these issues.

USAttorneys.com is a service that works with people who need to find lawyers in their area. Anyone who needs a referral to a licensed attorney can call 800-672-3103 to get started.

Firm contact info:

Eells and Tronvold Law Offices

1921 51st Street NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-2400

319-393-1020

www.eellsandtronvold.com

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