Posted by Pressley Henningsen

After you have been in a serious Iowa motorcycle crash, you should be focused on healing from your injuries.  The other driver’s insurance company may try to contact you to talk about settling your claim.  Before you decide to settle your case, consider a few things: Don’t Settle Your Case Until You’re Done Treating You …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

Serious surgical errors are some of the most common mistakes that Iowa doctors can make.  Over 4,000 of these errors are estimated to occur each year – to the detriment of patient health. There is always a risk of injury during a medical procedure – you usually sign a form before surgery that states you understand there …

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Posted by Laura Schultes

Each year, RSH Legal receives calls from individuals who tell us they believe they were fired for a reason that is “wrong” or “unfair” and they want to pursue legal action against their former employer.  The question is:  do they actually have a wrongful termination claim? What Does Wrongful Termination Mean? Often, these people are …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

It’s no surprise that car accidents are a leading cause of head injuries.  According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), an average of 155 people in the United States die each day from injuries that include a traumatic brain injury. Traumatic Brain Injuries and Iowa Car Accidents Each year, Iowans are involved in car crashes where …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

Motorcycle crashes can be traumatic events.  Less protection and visibility than other motor vehicles can mean riders are at risk for being seriously injured.  If you have been in an Iowa motorcycle accident, here are five things you shouldn’t do: 1. Leave the scene of the crash. If you have been in a serious motorcycle …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If you have been in a car crash in Iowa and need to hire an experienced Iowa personal injury attorney, your first question might be, “How much is this going to cost?” Iowa Car Accident Lawyers Generally Work On Contingency – You Pay Nothing Unless Your Lawyer Recovers Money for Your Losses Many attorneys charge …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

We are proud to announce that attorney Tim Semelroth is the first attorney in Iowa to be board-certified in trucking accident law.  The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) requires an elaborate screening of credentials, including substantial trial experience, judicial and peer references, legal writing documents, and an examination, in order to be board-certified.  Tim went through …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

In July 2017, Iowa legislators made drastic changes to Iowa’s workers’ compensation laws.  One of the most drastic changes made was how shoulder injuries were compensated. In Iowa work comp law, there are two main types of work injuries: “scheduled member” injuries and “body as a whole” injuries. Scheduled Member Work Injuries Scheduled member injuries are …

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