Posted by Laura Schultes

1. What is the Protocol for Testing Iowa Nursing Home Residents for COVID-19 Symptoms? Nursing homes have always been required to evaluate their residents for any sort of respiratory problem. Obviously, under the circumstances of this pandemic, their responsibilities are higher. They have to test anybody who qualifies under those tests. The standards for how …

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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

Your Iowa nursing home abuse case may not always need a hired expert witness.  If your loved one was pushed by a nurse and suffered injuries because of the abuse, you might have video evidence to prove what happened.  If so, there will be no need for expert testimony because you have the evidence needed …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

Has your loved one has recently been hurt at an Iowa nursing home at the fault of someone else?  The nursing home insurance company may be reaching out to you to see if you are ready to settle your claim.  But when is it a good time to settle your case? Understanding What Settling Your …

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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

If the worst has happened and your loved one has been injured or neglected in an Iowa nursing home, you’re probably looking to hire an attorney.  But how do you know which attorney is right for your Iowa nursing home abuse case? Below are 3 steps you can take to make sure the attorney you hire …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

After your loved one has fallen in an Iowa nursing home, you may be concerned about broken bones or serious bruises.  But you should also be aware that they may have suffered a traumatic brain injury.  Here are 3 simple questions you’ll need the answer to if you suspect a potential brain injury. 1. What …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

Every Iowa nursing home resident is guaranteed certain rights during their stay within a facility.  These rights were made law in 1987 through the Nursing Home Reform Act. Before this Act was signed into law, many nursing home residents were neglected or abused because there were no set standards on what care residents should receive.  …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

If your loved one is being admitted to a nursing home, you may hear about something called a “care plan.”  But what is a care plan and where should you begin?  Let’s discuss the ins and outs of nursing home care plans. What is a Nursing Home Care Plan? A care plan is a written …

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Posted by Ben Long

There may come a time in your case where your personal injury lawyer calls you and tells you that you need to file a lawsuit.  That might sound like a big step, but there are two important reasons why your attorney will tell you that it’s time to file a lawsuit: 1. The Statute of …

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