Posted by Corey Luedeman

You may be looking to apply for Social Security Disability benefits in Iowa. For you to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, there are two requirements you must meet: 1. You must be considered disabled according to the Social Security Administration’s definition. 2. You must have worked long enough and recently enough to qualify …

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Posted by Laura Schultes

Every day Iowans face discrimination in the workplace. Unfortunately, not all discrimination is illegal. Knowing what types of discrimination are illegal is the first step to understanding if you have a claim. The first thing you need to know is that not all discrimination in the workplace is illegal. An employer can cross the line …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

It’s a bicyclist’s worst nightmare – being hit by a vehicle.  The actions you take after a bike accident in Iowa can have a significant impact on the outcome of your claim against the at-fault drivers’ insurance company.  Here are some tips to follow after a bicycle accident: 1. Contact Law Enforcement Immediately After Your …

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Posted by Ben Long

After a serious car accident in Iowa, you may get a surge of adrenaline and not be feeling much pain or discomfort. Sometimes injured car accident victims can go hours, days, or even weeks before realizing something is truly wrong. Realizing You’ve Been Hurt in an Iowa Car Accident Once you realize that you do …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

After a serious Iowa semi-truck accident, your mind may be swirling with questions. One of the top questions you’re probably asking yourself is “what can I do to get justice for my injuries?” If your truck wreck caused severe injuries or a significant amount of medical care, you will have thousands of dollars in medical …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

Who is responsible for Iowa nursing home abuse and neglect? The nursing home and its owners are responsible for what happens to their residents under their roof. They have a federal obligation to make sure that all policies and procedures are being followed. Sometimes when abuse or neglect occurs, they’re more interested in how much …

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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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