Posted by Tim Semelroth

Serious surgical errors are some of the most common mistakes that Iowa doctors can make.  Over 4,000 of these errors are estimated to occur each year – to the detriment of patient health. There is always a risk of injury during a medical procedure – you usually sign a form before surgery that states you understand there …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If you have been in a car crash in Iowa and need to hire an experienced Iowa personal injury attorney, your first question might be, “How much is this going to cost?” Iowa Car Accident Lawyers Generally Work On Contingency – You Pay Nothing Unless Your Lawyer Recovers Money for Your Losses Many attorneys charge …

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Posted by Ben Long

If you have been seriously injured during a bicycle accident in Iowa, medical bills are likely piling up.  You probably want to know how you can get these bills paid. Getting Your Medical Bills Paid After Your Iowa Bike Crash A driver in Iowa is at fault for a bicycle crash when his or her …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured and you suspect it’s because your doctor did something wrong, you can’t sit back and wait for them to admit fault.  Iowa law says it is your responsibility to investigate what happened. So how does an ordinary person investigate something like medical malpractice?  Most of the time, …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

Were you seriously hurt in an Iowa truck accident?  Is the truck driver’s insurance company contacting you about settling your case? Before you decide to settle your Iowa truck accident claim, ask yourself these 3 questions: 1. Have You Fully Healed From Your Truck Accident Injuries? Don’t settle your Iowa truck accident case before you …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

Are you worse off either physically or financially after you’ve resolved your Iowa workers’ compensation claim?  You might be wondering if you can reopen your claim and ask for additional permanent disability benefits. It could be possible, but you should consider these three questions first: Has Your Physical or Financial Condition Worsened Because of Your …

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Posted by Corey Luedeman

After a long appeal process, you have finally been approved for Social Security Disability benefits.  But when will you actually receive that money? Your Disability Payments Take a While to Process Unfortunately, you may have to wait 2 months or more before you receive your monthly Social Security Disability payment.  Any back payments that you …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

Have you recently suffered a work injury in Iowa?  Your employer may have told you that you need to use vacation time or FMLA while you are off work recovering from your injuries.  But is this actually true? Using FMLA after an Iowa Work Injury The short answer is “probably.”  The Family Medical Leave Act, …

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