Posted by Farl Greene

Legally, you are allowed to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Iowa without obtaining an attorney. But before you do so, you need to make sure that’s a good idea for your Iowa medical malpractice claim. What You Could Lose if You Represent Yourself in a Medical Malpractice Claim Most medical malpractice victims that we …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

Were you injured in a serious semi-truck crash in Iowa? You’re probably worried about paying your medical bills and taking care of your family – all while you do your best to recover. Quickly settling your claim might seem like the best option, but how do you know what amount is fair for all your …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

Iowa nursing home neglect or abuse happens more often than you’d think. If your loved one has been injured or killed because of someone else’s fault, you need to take steps to make those parties accountable for their actions. Here’s why you need to report nursing home neglect and abuse: to stop what’s happening to …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

Injured Iowans call us all the time and ask, “What is my case worth?”  Most times we can’t give a specific answer without gathering more information like medical records, evidence of lost wages, and a doctor’s opinions about the severity of your injuries. While we may not be able to give you an exact figure …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If you have been in a serious Iowa semi-truck crash, you may have reached out to an experienced Iowa truck accident lawyer to see what your options were. If you have had a free initial consultation, the attorney probably told you that you have a limited amount of time to settle your claim or file …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

After you’ve suffered an injury in Iowa, your head is probably spinning with all sorts of questions. Who is going to pay for my medical bills? Will I get paid back for my lost wages? What if my pain doesn’t go away? Am I going to end up filing a lawsuit and if I do, …

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Posted by Corey Luedeman

Has your initial application for Social Security disability benefits been denied? If so, you are allowed to appeal this decision. You are not required to have an attorney at any point during the appeals process. However, hiring an Iowa disability attorney to help you with your appeal greatly improves your chance of winning your claim. …

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Posted by Laura Schultes

You may have heard that Iowa is an “at-will” employment state. But what does “at-will” mean, and how does it affect your rights as an Iowa employee? Who is an “At-Will” Employee in Iowa? Unless you have a contract specifying specific terms and length of employment or you benefit from a collective bargaining agreement, you …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

After an accident in Iowa, you may experience the symptoms of a brain injury immediately. Sometimes, however, symptoms take time to show up. Brain injuries can be hard to diagnose. That is because the symptoms of a brain injury can be hard to identify. Early diagnosis and treatment of a brain injury can lead to …

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