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ArticleArticleIowa 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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ArticleArticleHow Quitting Your Job Can Destroy Your Iowa Employment Claim
If you are being harassed or discriminated against in the workplace in Iowa, it can be difficult to keep going into work each day. You may believe the best way to get the discrimination or harassment to stop is to quit your job. However, if you are thinking of filing an employment law claim against […]
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ArticleArticleRSH Legal Secures $8 Million Settlement in Jerime Mitchell Lawsuit
Congratulations to RSH Legal attorneys Pressley Henningsen and Laura Schultes for negotiating an $8 million settlement for Jerime and Bracken Mitchell. Jerime Mitchell was left paralyzed after being shot by former Cedar Rapids Police officer Lucas Jones during a traffic stop in 2016. The City of Cedar Rapids and the Mitchells came to an $8 […]
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ArticleArticleDoes My Age Matter When I’m Trying to Get Social Security Disability Benefits?
The older you are, the more likely you are to receive Social Security Disability benefits. This is because it can be difficult for older workers to adjust to different types of work. The Social Security Administration (SSA) realizes that “vocational adjustment,” or training to learn a new job, is more difficult as you get older. […]
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ArticleArticle5 Things You Must Do if Your Child Was Bitten by a Dog in Iowa
An attack by a dog is a terrifying event and can be even more heartbreaking if a child is involved. If your child has been bitten by a dog, there are 5 steps to take to preserve your rights and get fair compensation: Get Your Child Medical Treatment The most important thing to do after […]
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ArticleArticleWho Gets the Money in an Iowa Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
After your loved one has died in a wrongful way in Iowa, you may want to file a wrongful death lawsuit to get justice. We understand that no price tag can be placed on your loved one and no amount of money can bring them back, but holding the person who killed your loved one […]
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ArticleArticleHow Does the FMLA Protect My Job in Iowa?
If you or a family member have a serious health condition, you may be facing the need to take some time away from work to care for yourself or another person. If so, the Family and Medical Leave Act – or the FMLA – may provide you with some legal protections and options. Generally speaking, […]
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ArticleArticle4 Costly Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Out-Of-State Car Crash Claim
While every car accident can be jarring, a crash occurring while you are out of state can feel especially overwhelming. Here are 4 costly mistakes that could ruin your out-of-state car crash claim: (1) Failing to Treat Your Injuries The most important thing you can do after any car accident is to treat your injuries. […]
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Disability Discrimination in the Iowa Workplace
If you or a loved one have a significant health condition that impacts your ability to work, there are some important workplace rights that you should know about. Many people have heard of the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA. It is a landmark federal law Congress passed in 1990 and has added to since […]
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ArticleArticleDo I Have an Iowa Car Accident Case Without Damage to My Vehicle?
After a serious car accident in Iowa, most of the time you’re dealing with both bodily injuries and damage to your vehicle. However, there are times when you may have been injured in a car crash but your vehicle was relatively undamaged. Do you still have a car accident case if there is no damage […]
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ArticleArticle3 Ways You Know You’re Talking to a Real Iowa Truck Accident Lawyer
Any attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Iowa is technically allowed to file a truck accident crash claim, but that doesn’t mean they will get you the compensation you deserve. Semi crash claims are different than “regular” car accident cases in a variety of ways. Here are 3 ways to know the […]
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ArticleArticle4 Mistakes People Make to Ruin Their Iowa Termination Claim
If you find yourself in a work environment in Iowa that you feel is quickly deteriorating, you may be going to work every day in fear that you will be fired. You may be wondering if you would have a case against your employer if it does fire you. There are many factors that affect […]
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ArticleArticleHow Do I Settle My Iowa Medical Malpractice Case?
Medical malpractice is more common than you may think. According to Johns Hopkins patient safety experts, more than 250,000 deaths per year are due to medical error – which is the third-highest cause of death in the United States. Less Medical Malpractice Claims Are Filed Than You May Think Despite that large number of yearly deaths, […]
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How Does Workers’ Compensation Work in Iowa?
The Iowa Workers’ Compensation system can be a much more complex system than injured workers often expect. Who Qualifies for Iowa Work Comp Benefits? An injured worker fits into the Iowa workers’ compensation system when that person: was an employee at the time of the injury and suffered an injury “arising out of” and “in […]
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What is Considered Medical Malpractice in Iowa?
Many Iowans believe that medical malpractice is any mistreatment or shoddy care that doctors give while caring for their patients. Medical Malpractice in Iowa is Legally Specific Unfortunately, we can’t bring a lawsuit if you have just received poor care or been treated badly. While that may happen all too often, we can only bring […]
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How Much of My Social Security Disability Benefits Are Taxable?
If you receive Social Security Disability benefits, you may have heard that you need to pay taxes on these benefits. But is that actually true? Paying Taxes on SSI Benefits Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients rarely have to pay taxes on any benefits they receive. This is because SSI is a needs-based program. Since SSI […]
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ArticleArticleHow Your Car Insurance Can Protect You After an Iowa Bike Crash
When out riding your bicycle along Iowa’s streets or bike trails, the last thing you probably think about is car insurance. However, you should be aware that auto insurance might actually cover your damages if you suffer injuries in a bicycle accident. After a bike crash, you may be able to get compensation for the following […]
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ArticleArticleHow Does COVID-19 Affect My Disability Accommodations at Work in Iowa?
How Does COVID-19 Affect My Disability Accommodations at Work in Iowa? The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the workplace and caused employers to rethink where and how work is performed. Stay-at-home orders, CDC guidance, and other measures designed to control the spread of the coronavirus have caused employers to adjust their work policies and practices. Does […]
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How Much Should I Ask For My Iowa Personal Injury Settlement?
We get hundreds of calls each year from injured Iowans who want advice on how to handle their Iowa personal injury case. One of the most common questions we get is “How much should I get for my injury?” Settling Your Case For Fair Compensation Can Be Tricky It’s likely we’ll tell you that how […]
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Can an Independent Contractor Receive Iowa Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
If you are an Iowa employee that is injured while working, you likely qualify for Iowa workers’ compensation benefits if: You are employed and/or hired in Iowa Injured while working in Iowa; or Regularly work in Iowa. That means the employers of workers that qualify for Iowa’s workers’ compensation system are subject to the laws […]
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What Are the Odds of Winning an Iowa Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
You may be curious about your odds of winning a medical malpractice claim in Iowa. If you talk to attorneys about these cases, you’ll hear that well over 90% of these cases across the country result in the defense winning. That’s about the same in Iowa as well. While that isn’t our record, you need […]
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ArticleArticleWhat is the Maximum Amount I Can Receive in Social Security Disability Benefits in 2020?
Nearly every year, the federal government awards a cost of living adjustment (COLA) to Social Security recipients. This adjustment takes into account any inflation that has occurred in the economy. Most of the time, the cost of living adjustment will increase your disability benefit payment, because it increases with inflation. Let’s talk first about whether […]
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What Does It Mean to Work with an Iowa Lawyer on a Contingency Fee Basis?
After you have been seriously injured or a loved one has been killed, you probably realize that you need an attorney to help with your personal injury case. What you may not realize is that you can hire a personal injury lawyer for your case without paying upfront. If you have had to hire an […]
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How Do I Calculate My Iowa Workers’ Compensation Rate?
Have you been receiving weekly checks from your Iowa workers’ compensation insurance company after an injury? Often when I am speaking to individuals for the first time, they will tell me the insurance company has sent them checks each week. But when I ask them if they know how this check was calculated or the […]
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