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After a crash, most people expect their auto insurance company — or the other driver’s insurer — to step in, handle the claim fairly, and pay what’s owed. Unfortunately, that’s not how it usually works. Whether you’ve been in a regular car accident or a collision with a semi-truck, insurance companies are motivated to protect …

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Medical malpractice cases in Iowa take a long time to resolve. It can easily take two years or longer to reach a settlement or verdict for your medical malpractice claim. There are multiple steps that happen during a lawsuit. While it may feel like nothing is happening in your case, that is only because your …

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Have you just been in a serious car accident?  You may be wondering what you need to do next.  You’ve heard that insurance companies will try to pay you less than you deserve or deny your claim altogether. It’s true that the Insurance companies are bullies. After you get into an accident, the insurance company …

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Your Iowa medical malpractice attorney may have told you they will need to hire expert witnesses to prove your case. But why would you need these expert witnesses? Iowa Medical Malpractice Cases Are Difficult to Prove Medical malpractice is a difficult thing to prove under Iowa law. No Iowa malpractice attorney can say that medical …

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If you have been injured in an Iowa truck crash, the trucking company or its insurance company may suggest you can settle your claim on your own. If your injuries are serious this is typically a costly mistake. A trucking accident case is much more complex than a car accident claim, and if you try …

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Usually car accidents involve just two vehicles. However, when multiple vehicles are involved, it can quickly become much more devastating, especially if there is a pile-up or chain-reaction accident. If you were seriously injured in this type of accident, you may still be able to get compensation for your injuries. However, determining who was at …

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It is never fair when a loved one is taken from you because of someone else’s mistake. It is natural to focus on grieving rather than holding the wrongdoer accountable.  At some point, however, someone may suggest that you may be entitled to a settlement because of your loved one’s death. How can you know …

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Trying to understand your insurance coverage after a serious car accident in Iowa can be a daunting task. You may be asking yourself what your auto insurance covers and what your next steps are. The best way to understand what your insurance will cover is to review your policy.  You will need to view your …

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Have you been seriously hurt in a car accident in Iowa? You are probably worrying about how to get your medical bills paid. Insurance companies are often slow to pay victims, but one way to speed up the process is by obtaining the police report of your accident as soon as possible. Using this report, an …

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Serious surgical errors are some of the most common mistakes that Iowa doctors can make.  Over 4,000 of these errors are estimated to occur each year – to the detriment of patient health. There is always a risk of injury during a medical procedure – you usually sign a form before surgery that states you understand there …

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