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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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We are proud to announce that attorney Tim Semelroth is the first attorney in Iowa to be board-certified in trucking accident law.  The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) requires an elaborate screening of credentials, including substantial trial experience, judicial and peer references, legal writing documents, and an examination, in order to be board-certified.  Tim went through …

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Your Iowa nursing home abuse case may not always need a hired expert witness.  If your loved one was pushed by a nurse and suffered injuries because of the abuse, you might have video evidence to prove what happened.  If so, there will be no need for expert testimony because you have the evidence needed …

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