Posted by Emily Anderson

Attention! Iowa’s Workers’ Compensation laws changed July 1, 2017. This article’s information may be out of date. Visit our Workers’ Compensation Page for more information. I recently spoke to a group of Iowa workers’ compensation attorneys about handling claims for injured workers who go on to develop depression after a work injury. I was asked to give …

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Posted by Corey Luedeman

One of the most common questions we are asked as disability attorneys is “How much should I be receiving in Social Security Disability benefits?”  It is important to realize that there are two forms of financial benefits that you could receive if you are approved for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Your Monthly Social Security …

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Posted by Ben Long

If you believe the majority of drivers out there are being unsafe while driving, you’re right.  Over 85 percent of drivers have engaged in risky behaviors while behind the wheel according to a study done by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.  Our office sees personal injury cases every year involving people who have been …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

Attention! Iowa’s Workers’ Compensation laws changed July 1, 2017. This article’s information may be out of date. Visit our Workers’ Compensation Page for more information. This time of year, landscaping injuries increase dramatically as more workers are laboring outdoors.  Those who do this type of work professionally are far more likely to suffer a work injury than …

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Posted by Corey Luedeman

Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits help thousands of people each year who can no longer work because of their severe physical or mental health conditions.  Along with hundreds of other conditions, SSD benefits may cover common health conditions like lupus, diabetes, multiple sclerosis (MS), or even a brain injury.  If you have a health condition …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

You’ve heard that old joke about Iowa – the one where we have two seasons: winter and road construction.  The snow is gone, which means drivers are in the thick of road construction season.  Every year, personal injury lawyers have many clients who have been involved in a road construction zone auto accident. According to …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

After a motorcycle accident, the last thing you may be thinking is to preserve evidence from the crash.  However, this is precisely what you should do in order to protect your right to bring a personal injury claim later down the line.  If you have been in a motorcycle crash, these are 8 steps that …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

The search for a nursing home you can trust often includes paperwork that can take away your right to fight for justice in a nursing home neglect case.  This happens by forcing you into arbitration. Choosing a Nursing Home is a Tough Decision When you visit a nursing home in search of a place for …

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