Posted by Farl Greene

Has your life or the life of a loved one been changed forever because of a medical error? You may be wondering how much time you have to file a lawsuit. In Iowa, injured patients or families of medical malpractice victims have a limited amount of time to investigate potential malpractice and take appropriate legal …

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Posted by Ben Long

If you or a loved one were in a car accident or a loved one suffered a fall at a nursing home facility, one of the injuries suffered may have been a traumatic brain injury. Many people believe that traumatic brain injuries result from a skull fracture or other serious injuries, but TBIs can happen …

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Posted by Dillon Besser

Workers’ compensation claims, under Iowa law, are unique in that certain events in an injured worker’s claim have different deadlines before a claim may be barred by the statute of limitations. Telling Your Employer about Your Iowa Work Injury First, before getting to the specific benefits a worker is entitled to under Iowa law, an …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

There are many pieces of evidence that need to be preserved after a serious Iowa semi-truck crash. Without this crucial evidence, you may be left with a mountain of medical debt and no way to pay these bills. But what is the best way to preserve this evidence? What Evidence Needs to Be Preserved after …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

Both abuse and neglect in an Iowa nursing home are possible. What is the Difference Between Abuse and Neglect in Iowa Nursing Homes? Abuse is an intentional act by someone that hurts your loved one. Any abuse should be reported to the State of Iowa and to the police, if necessary. Neglect in a nursing …

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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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