Tim Semelroth
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ArticleArticleWhat is Considered Dental Malpractice in Iowa?
If you or a loved one has suffered a significant permanent injury after a visit to the dentist, you probably have questions about what to do next. The first thing you should do is speak with an Iowa medical malpractice attorney. Why Should I Speak with an Iowa Medical Malpractice Lawyer? Dentists can be held […]
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ArticleArticlePassenger Rights After an Iowa Car Accident
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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6 Questions Every Iowa Hospital Patient Should Ask
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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Can I Be Reimbursed for Lost Earnings in My Iowa Car Accident Case?
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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When Are Medication Errors Considered Iowa Medical Malpractice?
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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When is Misdiagnosis Considered Medical Malpractice in Iowa?
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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What is Pain and Suffering and How Does it Affect Your Iowa Personal Injury Case?
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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Soft-Tissue Injuries and Your Iowa Car Accident Claim
Have you recently been in a car crash in Iowa? If you sought medical attention and you are in pain, a doctor typically first checks to see if you have any broken bones. If you don’t have broken bones and your pain persists, the next step is to see whether you have herniated any disks […]
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ArticleArticleDo’s and Don’ts After a Bicycle Crash in Iowa
There’s no contest in a collision between a bicycle and a vehicle. You’re the small guy in this equation and it’s likely any collision will result in damage to you and your bike. There are a few do’s and don’ts you need to know if you have been in a bicycle accident in Iowa. Do […]
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ArticleArticleRSH Legal Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Win $5.6 Million Verdict For Death of Worker
After a week-long trial in early February, a Johnson County jury came back with a verdict of $5.6 million in damages for the family of a worker killed on the job. Bronson Ganka, a handyman for an Iowa City apartment rental company, was trying to drill a hole above an awning while on a ladder. […]
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Why Rating Your Pain Matters for Your Iowa Personal Injury Claim
In the state of Iowa, you are entitled to compensation for pain and suffering for your personal injury claim. This means that if you were injured because of someone else’s fault, and that injury caused you pain, you can receive monetary compensation. Insurance companies won’t take you at your word that your injury caused you […]
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ArticleArticleIdentity Theft: 5 Ways to Protect Yourself
The 2017 Experian credit leak was a sobering reminder that your personal information could be taken and used by strangers to rack up bills and destroy your credit. To protect yourself from identity theft, follow these five commonsense tips: Regularly check your account statements – Each month, look over your credit card and bank statements to […]
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What the Statute of Limitations Means For Your Iowa Medical Malpractice Case
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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ArticleArticleHow to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Iowa
Losing a loved one is always difficult. Such a loss can be even more painful when the death was caused by someone else. Besides the normal grief, anger and confusion, families who lose someone because of the fault of another often feel the need to seek justice on behalf of the victim. One way to […]
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Which Iowa Medical Malpractice Attorney is Right for Your Case?
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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Wrongful Death Claim? What You Should Do If You Suspect Someone is at Fault for Your Loved One’s Death (Video)
If your loved one has died and you suspect that his or her death was caused by someone else’s fault, you may be wondering if you should file a wrongful death claim. Here are things to consider if you want to preserve your right to bring a wrongful death claim in Iowa. Set Up an […]
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Should You Give a Recorded Statement to the Insurance Company After Your Iowa Car Accident?
After you’ve been in a car accident in Iowa, the other driver’s insurance company will likely call you and say they want to take your recorded statement. You may think this is a good time to tell your side of the story. After all, you’re not at fault for the crash. Your Recorded Statement Cannot […]
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ArticleArticle3 Things to Know When You Settle Your Back Injury Workers’ Compensation Claim in Iowa
Attention! Iowa’s Workers’ Compensation laws changed July 1, 2017. This article’s information may be out of date. Visit our Workers’ Compensation Page for more information. Getting Iowa workers’ compensation benefits for a back injury suffered on the job can be difficult. Determining the types of benefits you are entitled to can be a challenge. Add on the […]
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Why Does My Iowa Personal Injury Lawsuit Require My Tax Returns? (Video)
If you file an Iowa personal injury lawsuit, be aware that you will have to share a certain amount of private information with your own personal injury lawyer as well as with the other side. Let’s talk about why that must happen. Filing a Lawsuit Means Giving Up Some Privacy Filing a personal injury lawsuit […]
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Who Decides What Qualifies as Iowa Medical Malpractice? (Video)
Around the country and in Iowa, medical malpractice is a term used to describe a situation where a health care provider (like a doctor or a nurse) makes a medical error that causes harm to a patient. Malpractice can occur in a variety of different ways, including: A missed diagnosis, A mistake made during a […]
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6 Tips to Keep You Safe While Winter Driving
With winter weather finally upon us (after a thankfully mild November), winter driving can present a number of challenges because of snow, ice, or slush. Being prepared when winter weather strikes will help to avoid a crash and keep you and your passengers safe. Follow these tips to make sure you and your vehicle are […]
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The Absolute Wrong Way to Pick an Iowa Medical Malpractice Attorney
Your choice of an experienced Iowa medical malpractice attorney can mean the difference between receiving the compensation that you deserve and being stuck with unpaid medical bills. If you or someone you love has suffered injury or death at the hands of a medical professional, you need to speak with an attorney as soon as […]
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Four Leading Causes of Fatal Injuries from Car Crashes in Iowa
Every year, hundreds of people in Iowa are killed in car crashes. In 2015 alone, 320 people were killed on Iowa roads. While a list of the main causes of these car accidents contains no surprises to experienced drivers, it serves as an important reminder to everyone who gets behind the wheel. If you have […]
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ArticleArticleWhy You Can’t Trust Your Own Auto Insurance after a Semi-Truck Accident
If you were injured in a crash with a semi-truck, you probably thought your own insurance company was on your side. After all, you pay your insurance premiums on time every month. You bought into the insurance industry advertising saying they will be there for you during your time of need. Unfortunately, this isn’t always […]