Helping Injured Iowans and Their Families
I started my career working for insurance companies and defending people who had injured other Iowans. I couldn’t square my beliefs and feelings about people with the cynicism of the insurance corporations. They just kept trying to come up with new ways to hold on to as much money as they possibly could. I knew that I needed to be helping real people, rather than being a small piece in the insurance machine. I’m much happier now working for everyday Iowans who need the help of a lawyer.
“I talked to a lot of people on the phone who have never talked to a lawyer before. And I want them to walk away from that conversation feeling like this person cared about me, told me the truth, and was very transparent and honest.”
Ben Long
Hear from Iowans Who Chose Not to Face the Insurance Companies Alone
Helping Iowa Clients Achieve the Compensation They Deserve
Nursing Home Injury
An 83-year-old woman died after suffering a serious fall at Buffalo Center’s Timely Mission Nursing Home. During the fall, the resident fractured her hip and shoulder, and ultimately it resulted in her untimely death. The jury awarded the woman’s family $2 million for pain and suffering, $2 million for punitive damages, $1 million for loss […]
Read MoreNursing Home Injury
A 64-year-old woman was admitted to Legacy Pointe in Iowa City for diabetes management and medication administration. During her stay, staff was not administering medication as required. She also suffered several falls, although she was noted as a high fall risk. She became septic and severely dehydrated due to the mistreatment and eventually died of […]
Read MoreTruck Accident
A commercial motor vehicle struck our client in Lee County, IA. The defendant did not see our client while crossing southbound lanes to travel north on Highway 218. Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury, 2 broken ribs, a broken leg, and a broken ankle. He suffered lasting pain and limitations because of his injuries.
Read MoreCar Accident
Our client was killed in a head-on collision when a 19-year-old hauling a livestock trailer looked down at his phone while driving and crossed the center line. Our client was driving a Mennonite Church van at the time, having just dropped off church members at an event.
Read MoreBrain Injury
A 34-year-old Burlington, IA woman went under the knife for a gastric sleeve procedure. The procedure was botched, causing our client to develop a thiamin deficiency (also known as Wernicke’s Encephalopathy). She is now in a wheelchair due to her injuries.
Read MoreTruck Accident
Our client was rear-ended by a semi and jackknifed into another truck in Jasper County, IA. He suffered serious back and neck injuries due to the crash.
Read MoreNursing Home Injury
A Delaware County nursing home resident was dropped while being adjusted in bed and broke a femur. The nursing home admitted fault and the employee who did it was fired. The resident then had a stroke and a week later she died.
Read MoreThe Credentials Iowa Families Can Count On
When your family’s future is on the line, you shouldn’t have to take a lawyer’s word that he or she is qualified to handle your case. So here’s the proof: my bar admissions, education, professional experience, board certifications, involvement, and more. Click through any of them.
Straight Answers to the Questions Injured Iowans Ask
Don’t trust the first number they throw at you.
Your case isn’t just about the visible bills. True value depends on future costs, lost income, and how your injury affects your life, details most people overlook.
There’s a clear way to see the full picture before signing anything, and it can change everything.
Watch this before you make any decisions.
You’re not stuck because you’re broke. You’re stuck because you believe the wrong thing.
Most people think help means a big bill up front. That idea keeps them quiet, waiting, and easy to push around.
There’s a reason the other side isn’t worried about what you can afford, and it’s not by accident.
Watch this. You should hear it straight.
If it feels slow, it’s not by chance.
Most people think delays mean nothing is happening. That’s often when the most is going on.
There’s a reason some cases move quick and others don’t. And it’s not the one people blame first.
Watch this. It clears things up.
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Beyond the Courtroom, Rooted in Iowa
Whether it’s hanging out with my dogs, participating in charity sports events, or traveling – staying active outside the courtroom is important to me.

