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ArticleArticleHow Do Iowa Law Enforcement Agencies Investigate and Report Motorcycle Accidents?
Motorcycle accidents are often complex events with multiple factors at play, making them challenging for law enforcement agencies to investigate thoroughly. In the state of Iowa, these challenges are compounded by various factors that can cause issues with the investigative process. Understanding the difficulties faced by law enforcement in handling motorcycle accidents is crucial for […]
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Iowa Motorcycle Hit-and-Run? Here’s What You Should Do Next.
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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ArticleArticleWhen Is the Best Time to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in Iowa?
After you have been injured because of someone else’s fault in Iowa, you probably want to know whether you need to hire a personal injury lawyer. Do You Actually Need a Lawyer For Your Personal Injury Case? The first thing you should consider is whether you need a lawyer at all. Not every personal injury […]
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When Should You Settle Your Iowa Motorcycle Accident Case?
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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ArticleArticle5 Things You Shouldn’t Do After an Iowa Motorcycle Crash
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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Can I Still Sue After I Settle My Iowa Personal Injury Case?
There are a few things to consider when thinking about settling your personal injury claim in Iowa. After You Settle Your Personal Injury Claim, Your Case is Likely Over The most important thing to understand about settling your claim is that once you do, you forfeit any right to sue that defendant later for additional damages. Generally, […]
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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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ArticleArticleSoft-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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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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5 Myths About Iowa Personal Injury Claims (Video)
There is a lot of incorrect information out there about filing a personal injury lawsuit in Iowa. Here are some of the most common myths about Iowa personal injury claims: Myth Number 1: You Can File Your Personal Injury Claim Whenever You Want Iowa personal injury claims are limited in the amount of time you […]
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Injured in an Iowa Bike Accident? What You Need to Know Before You Repair Your Motorcycle
After you’ve been in an Iowa motorcycle accident, you may be looking to get your bike fixed as soon as possible. However, it isn’t always a good idea to do so. Here’s what you need to know before you decide to fix your motorcycle. Photos to Take Before Your Iowa Motorcycle Accident It’s a good […]
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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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When Will I Get The Settlement Money From My Iowa Personal Injury Claim?
After their Iowa personal injury claim has been settled, one of the most common questions we hear from our clients is “When will I receive my settlement money?” The Settlement Check Will Not Arrive Right Away This is an understandable question. As personal injury attorneys, we understand that you have likely been waiting for compensation […]
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Do I Really Need an Iowa Motorcycle Accident Lawyer for my Accident Claim?
If you’ve been in a motorcycle crash in Iowa, you are probably wondering if you need an Iowa motorcycle accident lawyer for your insurance or legal claim. The insurance adjuster may be telling you that you can settle this on your own, without any lawyers. (They shouldn’t be giving you legal advice –should they? But they […]
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Dangerous Myths About Iowa Motorcycle Accident Claims
Myth: It Was The Other Driver’s Fault, So His Insurance Must Immediately Start Paying Your Medical Bills Even if the other driver was clearly at fault for a motorcycle crash, the other driver’s insurance has no legal obligation to pay for the injured biker’s medical bills until ordered to do so by a judge after […]