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There is a true risk to a motorcycle hit-and-run crash in Iowa. A hit-and-run between a car and a motorcycle happens more frequently than accidents between two automobiles. Whether contact was actually made between your vehicles, or the other driver simply ran you off the road without actually striking you, serious injuries can and do …

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There are 7 potential signs that your loved one is not being properly watched in their Iowa nursing home care facility: (1) Unanswered or avoided questions by nursing home staff It’s natural to have questions regarding your loved one’s care plan, their medications, or other issues that involve how the nursing home is caring for …

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Many Iowans believe that medical malpractice is any mistreatment or shoddy care that doctors give while caring for their patients. Medical Malpractice in Iowa is Legally Specific Unfortunately, we can’t bring a lawsuit if you have just received poor care or been treated badly. While that may happen all too often, we can only bring …

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You may be curious about your odds of winning a medical malpractice claim in Iowa. If you talk to attorneys about these cases, you’ll hear that well over 90% of these cases across the country result in the defense winning. That’s about the same in Iowa as well. While that isn’t our record, you need …

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If you believe your loved one is suffering nursing home abuse in Iowa, you are not powerless. What Is Considered Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Iowa? Abuse and neglect of a resident in an Iowa nursing home or facility can take many forms. There can be: Physical abuse – things like dehydration, bed sores, …

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If you believe your loved one is a victim of serious nursing home abuse or neglect in Iowa, you may think hiring an attorney is the only way to get justice. However, there are pros and cons to hiring a lawyer for a possible Iowa nursing home abuse claim.  Unless your loved one has suffered …

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You are still entitled to fair compensation, even if your pre-existing condition was made worse by a serious Iowa motorcycle accident. For example, let’s say that you had some degenerative disc disease in your back before the crash.  During the crash, you suffer three herniated discs.  You will need to prove that the accident, and …

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There are a variety of ways that someone’s negligence can result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI) for you or your loved one.  Some folks think a traumatic brain injury means you have a broken skull or have been completely knocked out – which may be true – but there are other less recognized TBIs …

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After you have been in a serious Iowa motorcycle crash, you should be focused on healing from your injuries.  The other driver’s insurance company may try to contact you to talk about settling your claim.  Before you decide to settle your case, consider a few things: Don’t Settle Your Case Until You’re Done Treating You …

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Motorcycle crashes can be traumatic events.  Less protection and visibility than other motor vehicles can mean riders are at risk for being seriously injured.  If you have been in an Iowa motorcycle accident, here are five things you shouldn’t do: 1. Leave the scene of the crash. If you have been in a serious motorcycle …

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