Posted by Farl Greene

Often, the last thing on your mind after your loved one has died is an autopsy to prove medical malpractice occurred.  However, performing an autopsy is an important step to proving an Iowa medical malpractice claim.  In Iowa, the person bringing the lawsuit has to prove that a healthcare professional made a mistake, and that …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If you are considering whether to file an Iowa wrongful death lawsuit after a loved one has died, it’s important to know why getting a fair settlement can be challenging.  Regular personal injury claims and wrongful death claims are very different.  Understanding how they’re different can help explain the difficulty in getting a fair settlement …

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Posted by Corey Luedeman

If your initial application for Social Security Disability benefits has been denied, you have the right to appeal that decision. There are several levels in the appeal process. The majority of disability cases in Iowa require a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge before they are approved. Getting a Disability Appeal Hearing Takes …

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Posted by Farl Greene

Hiring a medical malpractice attorney is not an easy decision.  Finding the right attorney for your case can and should involve lots of research. To make this process a little easier, we have provided some questions that you should consider asking any medical malpractice lawyer before you hire him or her. 1. How long have …

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Posted by Farl Greene

If you have been the victim of medical malpractice in Iowa, you want justice for your injury.  You may have been permanently injured or had a loved one killed by a medical mistake.  Taking away the doctor’s license to practice medicine may feel like the only way to get justice in this situation. An Iowa …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

Not all Iowa car accident victims need to hire a personal injury attorney.  If your crash was only a minor fender-bender, or you suffered no injuries, it is probably safe for you to negotiate a settlement on your own.  The following are some tips about settling your own claim and some advice on when to …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

Have you been fired after a work injury in Iowa because of that injury? In most cases, your next step should be to launch a well-documented job search. If you are terminated from your job because of a work injury, you will need to replace your income. Most injured workers cannot rely on workers’ compensation benefits …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

Nursing home neglect can sometimes be difficult to detect. After all, many residents in Iowa nursing homes suffer from bed sores. Is it a normal, but unfortunate, side effect of being in a facility, or is it an indication of nursing home neglect? What Are Bed Sores? Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus …

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Posted by Corey Luedeman

The Social Security Disability appeals process can be complicated. If you have applied for Social Security Disability benefits and been denied, you have the right to appeal the Social Security Administration (SSA)’s decision. The appeals process basically asks various people within the SSA to take another look at your case. But how long does the …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If you have been in a serious car crash in Iowa, you were likely injured and needed medical treatment for your injuries. Even if the other driver was clearly at fault, be aware that neither they nor their insurance company have to pay your car accident medical bills until they have been ordered to do so by …

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