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If you have ever been severely injured or ill, you may have had to spend time at an Iowa hospital – like the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, or St. Luke’s Hospital or Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids.  As a patient, there’s a lot going on around you – new or …

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Every year, Iowans are injured or even killed by Iowa doctors prescribing the wrong medication.  There’s a variety of ways a doctor can get your medication wrong: They can give you too much medication; or not enough. They prescribe a medication that interferes with other medications you are taking. They prescribe something that you may …

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If you have recently suffered serious injury; or if a loved one has died as a result of a wrong, delayed, or completely missed diagnosis, you may have an Iowa medical malpractice case. Types of Misdiagnosis for Iowa Malpractice Claims There are a three types of misdiagnosis that can result in a medical malpractice claim: …

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Just like every other type of personal injury claim, Iowa medical malpractice lawsuits have deadlines that an injured person or their family must meet. Generally speaking, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases, including medical malpractice claims, is two years from the date of injury.  This means injured patients or their families only have …

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Learning that your child has cerebral palsy can be devastating.  Suspecting that this condition happened as a result of medical malpractice in Iowa is even more heartbreaking. What is Cerebral Palsy? The term “cerebral palsy” is used for a group of neurological disorders that affect movement and balance.  It occurs in infants and young children …

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Childbirth is a stressful process for both the mother and baby.  However, delivery can go from stressful to tragic when an Iowa obstetrician fails to diagnose shoulder dystocia. What is Shoulder Dystocia? Shoulder dystocia is a birth complication that happens when the baby’s shoulders become stuck in the birth canal.  After the baby’s head has …

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Often, the last thing on your mind after your loved one has died is an autopsy to prove medical malpractice occurred.  However, performing an autopsy is an important step to proving an Iowa medical malpractice claim.  In Iowa, the person bringing the lawsuit has to prove that a healthcare professional made a mistake, and that …

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Hiring a medical malpractice attorney is not an easy decision.  Finding the right attorney for your case can and should involve lots of research. To make this process a little easier, we have provided some questions that you should consider asking any medical malpractice lawyer before you hire him or her. 1. How long have …

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If you have been the victim of medical malpractice in Iowa, you want justice for your injury.  You may have been permanently injured or had a loved one killed by a medical mistake.  Taking away the doctor’s license to practice medicine may feel like the only way to get justice in this situation. An Iowa …

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If you or a loved one have been permanently injured or killed by a preventable medical error caused by a doctor, you need to speak with an Iowa medical malpractice attorney. With over 9,000 attorneys practicing law in Iowa in 2017, you may be overwhelmed. Choosing the right attorney can mean the difference between receiving …

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