Posted by Ben Long

After you have been injured because of someone else’s fault in Iowa, you probably want to know whether you need to hire a personal injury lawyer. Do You Actually Need a Lawyer For Your Personal Injury Case? The first thing you should consider is whether you need a lawyer at all. Not every personal injury …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

After being hurt on the job in Iowa, you may believe you can settle your workers’ compensation claim on your own. But should you do so – or should you hire an experienced Iowa workers’ compensation attorney to help you? The short answer is that an attorney will be able to tell you whether you …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

There are a variety of ways that someone’s negligence can result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI) for you or your loved one.  Some folks think a traumatic brain injury means you have a broken skull or have been completely knocked out – which may be true – but there are other less recognized TBIs …

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Posted by Tom Foley

Not all rude, obnoxious, or even nasty things a coworker or supervisor might say or do are grounds for bringing a workplace harassment claim in Iowa. There are no state or federal general anti-bullying or anti-harassment laws. Even if your employer has internal policies that prohibit bullying or harassment, that alone will not give you …

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Posted by Corey Luedeman

Medical records are the most important type of evidence to prove to the Social Security Administration (SSA) that you are disabled.  We understand that medical treatment can be expensive, but seeing a medical provider regularly for your conditions is key to proving to the SSA that you’re disabled under their rules. Why Are Your Medical …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

Trying to understand your insurance coverage after a serious car accident in Iowa can be a daunting task. You may be asking yourself what your auto insurance covers and what your next steps are. The best way to understand what your insurance will cover is to review your policy.  You will need to view your …

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Posted by Ben Long

Immediately after a fall accident in Iowa, there are 4 steps you need to take. 1.      Seek medical treatment for your injuries. Your number one priority after you fall is to see a doctor as soon as possible. If you are seriously injured, it’s a good idea to take an ambulance to the emergency room. …

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Posted by Tom Foley

As an employee, you have rights If you feel you are being harassed at work.  However, too many Iowans end up harming their harassment claims because they make critical mistakes.  Below are three mistakes you should avoid if you wish to pursue a harassment claim in Iowa. Mistake 1: Failing to report the workplace harassment …

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Posted by Corey Luedeman

Understanding why it takes so long for your Social Security Disability claim to be approved or denied requires you to know how the Social Security Disability process works. Many People are Applying For Social Security Disability Benefits There are many people applying for disability benefits.  You are one of thousands of people that fill out their initial …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

Have you been seriously hurt in a car accident in Iowa? You are probably worrying about how to get your medical bills paid. Insurance companies are often slow to pay victims, but one way to speed up the process is by obtaining the police report of your accident as soon as possible. Using this report, an …

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