Posted by Tim Semelroth

A semi-truck driver is responsible for safe driving while transporting goods on our roads.  They must follow hours of service rules so they stay safe while driving.  But how do these regulations affect you if you have been injured in a truck accident in Iowa? What Are Hours Of Service Regulations? Hours of service regulations …

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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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Posted by Ben Long

You may have heard the term “statute of limitations” before, but do you know what the term actually means?  Let’s talk about what the civil statute of limitations is in Iowa and what it means for your personal injury case. The Statute of Limitations in Iowa Civil Cases The “statute of limitations” refers to the …

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Posted by Ben Long

We’ve all shared Iowa’s roads with semi-trucks.  Because of their size and weight, these tractor-trailers can cause serious damage to any vehicle they hit. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says truck driver fatigue may be a contributing factor in over a third of semi-truck accidents.  With more trucks than ever on the road, this can …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

If you were injured in a car crash while you were on the job in Iowa, you may have both a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury car accident claim against the driver who hit you.  To protect both claims, here are four things to keep in mind: 1. You still can file an Iowa …

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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 Tim Semelroth

Have you recently been in a car crash in Iowa?  If you sought medical attention and you are in pain, a doctor typically first checks to see if you have any broken bones.  If you don’t have broken bones and your pain persists, the next step is to see whether you have herniated any disks …

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Posted by Ben Long

With so many semi-trucks traveling on I-80 and other Iowa highways, there’s more potential than ever for a collision with a smaller vehicle.  Considering the size difference between cars and semi-trucks, these accidents can result in serious injuries or even death. To reduce your chances of being in a semi-truck wreck in Iowa, we recommend following …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

In the state of Iowa, you are entitled to compensation for pain and suffering for your personal injury claim. This means that if you were injured because of someone else’s fault, and that injury caused you pain, you can receive monetary compensation. Insurance companies won’t take you at your word that your injury caused you …

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Posted by Ben Long

There is a lot of incorrect information out there about filing a personal injury lawsuit in Iowa. Here are some of the most common myths about Iowa personal injury claims: Myth Number 1: You Can File Your Personal Injury Claim Whenever You Want Iowa personal injury claims are limited in the amount of time you …

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