Posted by Tim Semelroth

You or someone you love was injured in a car accident in Iowa. The other driver’s fault is clear. The crash caused injuries that were immediately diagnosed and treated. The other driver’s insurance company has reached out to you and seems very friendly and helpful. You decide that this situation is so cut and dried …

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Posted by Farl Greene

After a serious car crash in Iowa, you may be required to pay some of your expenses out-of-pocket, especially right after the crash. While they might not be as much as your medical bills or lost wages, out-of-pocket costs can quickly add up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars. What Sort of Out-Of-Pocket Costs …

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Posted by Ben Long

If you have been in a serious car accident in Iowa, you may have been in contact with the other driver’s insurance company. They may have asked you to sign some paperwork, including a medical release form. Don’t Sign Paperwork Before Reading This Before you sign any papers, you need to know that the other …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

There may be no worse call to receive as a parent than finding out that your child was involved in a serious crash. It can be even worse when you thought your child was safely on his or her way to school. For those reasons, it can be hard to think straight when you hear …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

After a serious Iowa car accident, it’s likely you had to go to the hospital or see your doctor for your injuries. You may be wondering if you should submit those medical bills to your own health insurance. Most people are surprised to learn that you should submit your crash-related medical bills to your health …

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Posted by Ben Long

After a serious car accident in Iowa, you probably realize you need to call an attorney. However, doing an Internet search can quickly overwhelm you with potential options for a lawyer. So how do you know which one to pick? Many car accident victims will choose an attorney simply because that attorney has a law …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

Most Iowa car insurance companies have a “preferred” or “approve” body shop they have entered into an agreement with to make repairs to vehicles after a crash. You have the option of having your car fixed by the preferred shop or a body shop you choose.  There are pros and cons to both.   Upsides to …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

There are lots of people on the road in Iowa who do not have car insurance, or more commonly, who do not have enough car insurance to compensate a person if they severely injured them in a crash. However, you cannot sue a person because they don’t have car insurance. While there are criminal penalties …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

RSH Legal personal injury attorneys Tim Semelroth and Brian C. Ivers secured a $1.8 million verdict for Frank Sgambellone, a former sound engineer who was injured while working for the Luke Bryan tour. Originally from Massachusetts, Frank was at the UNI-Dome helping with concert takedown in February 2016 when he was struck and run over …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If you were hit by someone who was driving a company vehicle, you are probably wondering what rights you have. First, let’s define how a company vehicle is different from a privately-owned vehicle. A company vehicle is a truck, van, bus, or any other vehicle that is owned by a company, rather than a person. …

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