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A car accident can happen in an instant and leave you in shock. While at the crash scene, you may feel you weren’t injured that badly. However, as the days pass, you may find you weren’t so lucky – pain and inability to function can develop over time.  Can you still make an Iowa car …

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While it’s not safe for any driver to speed on Iowa’s roads, it can be especially reckless for a semi-truck driver to do so.  Semi-trucks are significantly larger than any other vehicle on the road, and losing control of an 18-wheeler can have disastrous consequences. 3 Reasons Why Speeding Semi-Truck Drivers Are Dangerous Here are …

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If you have been injured in a car accident in Iowa, and there is no question that the other driver was at fault, the other driver’s insurance company will likely push you to settle your case quickly.  There are a few things you should consider before settling your Iowa car crash case: Every Iowa Car …

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If you have been injured in a car crash in Iowa, you may assume that your insurance company is on your side and will do whatever is necessary to protect you.  Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Your Auto Insurance Company May Not Give You a Fair Settlement It’s not guaranteed that your insurance company …

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A semi-truck driver is responsible for safe driving while transporting goods on our roads.  They must follow hours of service rules so they stay safe while driving.  But how do these regulations affect you if you have been injured in a truck accident in Iowa? What Are Hours Of Service Regulations? Hours of service regulations …

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If you were a passenger during a car crash, and you were injured, you may not know what to do next.  Let’s discuss your rights and what you need to know: Getting Your Bills Paid After the Car Crash You must determine who was at fault for the accident. If the person driving the car …

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If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Iowa, your injuries may prevent you from working.  If so, then you may be eligible to claim lost earnings in your Iowa car accident case. What Are Lost Earnings? The definition of “lost earnings” is the money that you lost because you were not able to …

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It is common for people to wonder if they will be compensated for the pain they were forced to endure because of an injury.  In most situations, if the injury was caused by the fault of someone else, the answer is yes.  “Pain and suffering” is a category of damage recognized by Iowa law. What …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

In 2015, Theodore (“Tedd”) Kipper and two of his co-workers were in a head-on crash on I-80 while on the job.  He suffered serious injuries in the crash and called RSH Legal to help him get fair compensation.  We were honored to help Tedd with both his auto accident and workers’ compensation claims. Now an …

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