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ArticleArticleSettling Your Workers’ Compensation Case 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 This article’s information may be out of date.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. If you have been injured while at work, you may be receiving weekly workers’ compensation checks from your employer’s insurance company while you continue to heal. However, the insurance company may also be pushing […]
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ArticleArticleTelling the Medical Story of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
This article was first published in The Trial Lawyer’s College Spring 2016 Warrior Magazine. The Trial Lawyer’s College has the copyright. Special thanks to TLC for letting RSH Legal re-publish the article. In many of my cases I am representing the family of a deceased parent who died at the hands of a nursing home […]
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ArticleArticleWhy Should You Hire An Iowa Truck Accident Attorney?
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a semi accident, it is important that you contact an experienced truck accident attorney. Not just any attorney will be able to represent you appropriately in your case against the trucking company. Trucking accidents are not just larger automobile accidents. There are important […]
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ArticleArticleMedication Errors During Surgery All Too Common
Have you or a loved one been injured because of a medication errors during surgery? You’re not alone. New research into medication errors shows that nearly half of all surgeries at a major U.S. hospital involve some kind of medication error, according to the Washington Post. According to the study, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital found […]
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ArticleArticle8 Ways to Protect Yourself When You Rent a Car
School is nearly out, and for many families, that means a summer vacation. If you’re on a vacation where you need to rent a vehicle, you will face a common dilemma at the rental counter. You’ll have to choose between purchasing extra insurance from the rental car company, which sometimes can nearly double the price […]
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ArticleArticle5 Tips to Avoid a Construction Zone Auto Accident
You’ve heard that old joke about Iowa – the one where we have two seasons: winter and road construction. The snow is gone, which means drivers are in the thick of road construction season. Every year, personal injury lawyers have many clients who have been involved in a road construction zone auto accident. According to […]
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10 Mistakes People Make When Dealing with Doctors After an Injury
1. Failing To Seek Immediate Medical Attention After An Accident The injured person is always responsible for proving that he or she was injured in a particular accident. Insurance companies and juries often believe that if you aren’t hurt badly enough to seek immediate medical attention, you aren’t hurt badly enough to deserve compensation for medical malpractice or personal injury. Don’t ignore […]
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The Main Types of Workers’ Compensation 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. If an employee is injured on the job in Iowa, he or she is likely entitled to at least one of three types of workers’ compensation benefits: Medical Benefits Employers must pay […]
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ArticleArticleDangerous 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 […]
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What Would Happen if You Quit Your Job After a Work Related Injury?
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. Have you considered the consequences of what would happen if you quit your job after a work related injury? If you were hurt on the job, it’s easy to become frustrated with […]
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