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Mediation is a process where the two sides of a personal injury claim agree to use a mediator – a neutral third party – to try to reach an agreement about the case. In Iowa, mediation often occurs to try to settle your Iowa personal injury case before it goes to trial. This is done …

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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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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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If you have been in a serious car accident in Iowa, you may have been in contact with the other driver’s insurance company. They may have asked you to sign some paperwork, including a medical release form. Don’t Sign Paperwork Before Reading This Before you sign any papers, you need to know that the other …

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Have you been seriously injured after hitting a pothole on your bike in Iowa? You may be looking at a long recovery from your injuries, with medical bills in the thousands of dollars. There may be time off work needed to recover, or used for doctors’ appointments. If you suffered a brain injury or other …

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After a serious car accident in Iowa, you probably realize you need to call an attorney. However, doing an Internet search can quickly overwhelm you with potential options for a lawyer. So how do you know which one to pick? Many car accident victims will choose an attorney simply because that attorney has a law …

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An attack by a dog is a terrifying event and can be even more heartbreaking if a child is involved. If your child has been bitten by a dog, there are 5 steps to take to preserve your rights and get fair compensation: Get Your Child Medical Treatment The most important thing to do after …

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While every car accident can be jarring, a crash occurring while you are out of state can feel especially overwhelming. Here are 4 costly mistakes that could ruin your out-of-state car crash claim: (1) Failing to Treat Your Injuries The most important thing you can do after any car accident is to treat your injuries. …

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After a serious car accident in Iowa, most of the time you’re dealing with both bodily injuries and damage to your vehicle. However, there are times when you may have been injured in a car crash but your vehicle was relatively undamaged. Do you still have a car accident case if there is no damage …

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We get hundreds of calls each year from injured Iowans who want advice on how to handle their Iowa personal injury case. One of the most common questions we get is “How much should I get for my injury?” Settling Your Case For Fair Compensation Can Be Tricky It’s likely we’ll tell you that how …

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