Posted by Farl Greene

Medical malpractice cases in Iowa take a long time to resolve. It can easily take two years or longer to reach a settlement or verdict for your medical malpractice claim. There are multiple steps that happen during a lawsuit. While it may feel like nothing is happening in your case, that is only because your …

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Posted by Ben Long

Immediately after a fall accident in Iowa, there are 4 steps you need to take. 1.      Seek medical treatment for your injuries. Your number one priority after you fall is to see a doctor as soon as possible. If you are seriously injured, it’s a good idea to take an ambulance to the emergency room. …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

It’s no surprise that car accidents are a leading cause of head injuries.  According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), an average of 155 people in the United States die each day from injuries that include a traumatic brain injury. Traumatic Brain Injuries and Iowa Car Accidents Each year, Iowans are involved in car crashes where …

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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 Ben Long

It’s no surprise that slip and fall accidents can be dangerous.  When these incidents occur, it’s fairly common for someone to hit their head. If you’ve recently fallen and hit your head due to someone else’s negligence, you may have suffered a traumatic brain injury. Traumatic Brain Injuries After a Slip and Fall A traumatic …

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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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Posted by Tim Semelroth

It is common for people to wonder if they will be compensated for the pain they were forced to endure because of an injury.  In most situations, if the injury was caused by the fault of someone else, the answer is yes.  “Pain and suffering” is a category of damage recognized by Iowa law. What …

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Posted by Ben Long

A dog bite can happen in the blink of an eye and leave you or a loved one severely injured, confused and in pain.  You may not know what to do next.  If you or a loved one has been attacked by a dog in Iowa, keep reading to find out what next steps you …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

In 2008, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Bridgid Ruden suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a bicycle crash on an unsafe trail in Coralville.  After four complex brain surgeries to address numerous complications, Bridgid miraculously returned to life following her coma.  She required physical, occupational, cognitive, emotional, and speech therapy. Attorney Tim Semelroth congratulates Bridgid after her recent …

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