327C.37 Accidents — investigations of — report.
Upon the occurrence of any serious accident upon any railroad within this state, which shall result in personal injury, or loss of life, the corporation operating the road upon which the accident occurred shall give immediate notice thereof to the department whose duty it shall be, if they deem it necessary, to investigate the same, and promptly report to the governor the extent of the personal injuries, or loss of life, and whether the same was the result of mismanagement or neglect of the corporation on whose line the injury or loss of life occurred; but such report shall not be evidence or referred to in any case in any court.
[S13, §2120-k; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §7905; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, §474.46; C77, 79, 81, §327C.37]
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 327C - SUPERVISION OF CARRIERS
Section 327C.2 - General jurisdiction of transportation department.
Section 327C.3 - Removal of interfering lights.
Section 327C.4 - Inspection — notice to repair.
Section 327C.5 - Schedule violations — penalties.
Section 327C.6 - Changes in operation and improvements.
Section 327C.7 - Withdrawal of service.
Section 327C.8 - Objections — hearing.
Section 327C.9 - Order of department.
Section 327C.10 - Investigation and inquiry.
Section 327C.12 - Aid from courts.
Section 327C.13 - Hindering or obstructing department.
Section 327C.14 - Cumulative remedies.
Section 327C.16 - Mandatory injunction — contempt.
Section 327C.18 - Time may be extended to test legality.
Section 327C.20 - Remitting penalty.
Section 327C.21 - Costs — attorney fees.
Section 327C.22 - Interstate freight rates.
Section 327C.23 - Application to surface transportation board.
Section 327C.24 - Choice of remedies.
Section 327C.27 - Orders — compliance.
Section 327C.28 - Violation of order — petition — notice.
Section 327C.29 - Interested party may begin proceedings.
Section 327C.30 - Duty of department, general counsel and county attorney.
Section 327C.31 - Hearing in equity — injunction.
Section 327C.33 - Appeal — effect.
Section 327C.34 - Suits by the department.
Section 327C.36 - Rights and remedies not exclusive.
Section 327C.37 - Accidents — investigations of — report.
Section 327C.38 - Annual reports from companies.
Section 327C.41 - Additional reports.