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If you have been injured in a car accident where the other driver was drunk, you may be wondering what your next steps should be.  Perhaps you have been doing some research online and you came across the phrase “dram shop.” What Does Dram Shop Liability Mean? “Dram shop” liability refers to the legal liability of bars, …

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If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a semi accident, it is important that you contact an experienced truck accident attorney.  Not just any attorney will be able to represent you appropriately in your case against the trucking company.  Trucking accidents are not just larger automobile accidents.  There are important …

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After you have been injured in a car accident in Iowa, you are usually contacted by the other driver’s insurance corporation.  These representatives may be telling you that you don’t need a car accident lawyer.  They are probably telling you that you can just “work this out on your own” without an attorney present. They may …

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Every year, thousands of people are badly injured or even killed in Iowa car accidents.  And every year, when these same car accident victims contact me, I hear the same thing: “I’m not the type of person to sue.” Insurance Corporations Convince People Not to Sue Them It makes me mad, and it should make …

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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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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 This article’s information may be out of date.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. If You Are Unhappy With the Doctor Picked by Your Employer, You Might Be Entitled to Different Medical Care Iowa workers’ compensation law requires that an employer (or its insurance corporation) pay …

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No. 1: Promptly investigate all “preventable injuries” to nursing home residents The following is a list of common injuries to nursing home residents that are often caused by neglect or abuse.  These injuries can usually be prevented by appropriate nursing home administration and care: Falls causing broken bones or head injuries Burns Strangulations Sexual abuse Decubitus …

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Myth: It Was The Other Driver’s Fault, So His Insurance Must Immediately Start Paying Your Medical Bills Even if the other driver was clearly at fault for a motorcycle crash, the other driver’s insurance has no legal obligation to pay for the injured biker’s medical bills until ordered to do so by a judge after …

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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. Have you considered the consequences of what would happen if you quit your job after a work related injury? If you were hurt on the job, it’s easy to become frustrated with …

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