Posted by Ben Long

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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Posted by Ben Long

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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Posted by Ben Long

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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Posted by Tim Semelroth

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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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If you have been seriously injured in an Iowa car crash, it’s understandable that your first instinct is not to immediately call an attorney. You likely have more important things on your mind, like getting medical attention for your injuries.  There should come a time, however, when you must decide whether contacting an attorney would be …

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Posted by Ben Long

Depending on how serious your dog bite injuries are, you may be able to receive a variety of different types of compensation. Pain and suffering. Your medical bills – this includes medical bills from the attack and any future medical treatment you may need related to the incident. Lost wages – if you had to …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If you have been in a car accident in Iowa, you probably have more important things on your mind than getting a car accident case started. Getting treatment for your injuries should be the first thing and most important thing you should worry about. But you need to be aware that you have a limited …

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Posted by Brian C. Ivers

Congratulations to John Riccolo, Tim Semelroth, Pressley Henningsen, Emily Anderson, Ben Long, and Tom Foley on their selection to Super Lawyers lists for 2020. These are exclusive lists evaluated and awarded on an annual basis. Each year, no more than five percent of lawyers in Iowa are selected by Super Lawyers to receive this honor. …

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Posted by Ben Long

Before you decide to file a personal injury lawsuit in Iowa, you need to understand how civil claims work. Steps to Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Iowa There are many steps to a personal injury claim, but you first need to determine whether you actually have a case or not. In Iowa, the burden …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

After a crash, most people expect their auto insurance company — or the other driver’s insurer — to step in, handle the claim fairly, and pay what’s owed. Unfortunately, that’s not how it usually works. Whether you’ve been in a regular car accident or a collision with a semi-truck, insurance companies are motivated to protect …

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