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Before you decide to file a personal injury lawsuit in Iowa, you need to understand how civil claims work. Steps to Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Iowa There are many steps to a personal injury claim, but you first need to determine whether you actually have a case or not. In Iowa, the burden …

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Have you been seriously injured in a bicycle crash? The other driver’s insurance company is probably calling you, hoping they can settle your case quickly and cheaply. Before you decide to settle, here’s what you need to know: Your Job is to Be a Good Patient Your primary job after your bike crash is to …

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After you have been injured because of someone else’s fault in Iowa, you probably want to know whether you need to hire a personal injury lawyer. Do You Actually Need a Lawyer For Your Personal Injury Case? The first thing you should consider is whether you need a lawyer at all. Not every personal injury …

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Immediately after a fall accident in Iowa, there are 4 steps you need to take. 1.      Seek medical treatment for your injuries. Your number one priority after you fall is to see a doctor as soon as possible. If you are seriously injured, it’s a good idea to take an ambulance to the emergency room. …

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If you have been seriously injured during a bicycle accident in Iowa, medical bills are likely piling up.  You probably want to know how you can get these bills paid. Getting Your Medical Bills Paid After Your Iowa Bike Crash A driver in Iowa is at fault for a bicycle crash when his or her …

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There are a few things to consider when thinking about settling your personal injury claim in Iowa. After You Settle Your Personal Injury Claim, Your Case is Likely Over The most important thing to understand about settling your claim is that once you do, you forfeit any right to sue that defendant later for additional damages.  Generally, …

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You may have heard the term “statute of limitations” before, but do you know what the term actually means?  Let’s talk about what the civil statute of limitations is in Iowa and what it means for your personal injury case. The Statute of Limitations in Iowa Civil Cases The “statute of limitations” refers to the …

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We’ve all shared Iowa’s roads with semi-trucks.  Because of their size and weight, these tractor-trailers can cause serious damage to any vehicle they hit. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says truck driver fatigue may be a contributing factor in over a third of semi-truck accidents.  With more trucks than ever on the road, this can …

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