Posted by Pressley Henningsen

You might believe that if you’re hit while riding a motorcycle, and the other driver is obviously at fault, that you have a clear liability case that will be easy to settle on your own. The insurance company of the other driver has different ideas, though. They know that jurors will often have an unfair …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

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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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

You are still entitled to fair compensation, even if your pre-existing condition was made worse by a serious Iowa motorcycle accident. For example, let’s say that you had some degenerative disc disease in your back before the crash.  During the crash, you suffer three herniated discs.  You will need to prove that the accident, and …

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Posted by Ben Long

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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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

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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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

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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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

It can feel like a one-two punch if you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident in Iowa and learn the person who hit you doesn’t have enough car insurance to cover all of your medical bills. That’s why it’s worth considering investing in uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. Although Iowa law requires drivers to carry …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

If your husband or wife was recently in a motorcycle accident in Iowa, we’re sorry this has happened to you.  We know you have a lot to think about.  Foremost on your mind is the injury or even the possible loss of your spouse.   But you’re probably also worried about how to pay bills or …

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Posted by Ben Long

There are a lot of myths out there about brain injuries.  If you’ve suffered a TBI (traumatic brain injury) from a car crash or work accident in Iowa, you need to know the truth.  Here are the 6 most common misconceptions our lawyers hear on a regular basis about brain injuries – and the truth …

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Posted by Ben Long

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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