Posted by Corey Luedeman

If you applied for Social Security Disability benefits and your initial application was denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA), you may have decided not to appeal the decision.  If this happens, the SSA will close your case. Later down the road, you may decide you want to try for disability benefits again.  So why …

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Posted by Farl Greene

Anesthesiologists are crucial when it comes to surgeries and medical procedures.  If you’ve had surgery an Iowa hospital, it’s likely an anesthesiologist was there to make the experience less painful. However, anesthesiologists are people, and they can make mistakes just like other doctors.  If you or a loved one have suffered serious, permanent injury from …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

Iowa workers’ compensation rules can be overwhelming.  One of the biggest challenges injured workers face after being hurt on the job is understanding work comp language.  There seems to be an acronym for everything. Here is a quick reference guide to Iowa workers’ compensation lingo, so you’re not left in the dark: IME: Independent Medical Examination. …

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Posted by Ben Long

After you’ve been in a bike accident in Iowa, there are four common mistakes you could make to ruin your personal injury claim. 1. Posting about your bike accident on social media Whether it is to inform friends and family that you are okay, or to vent about your frustration with careless drivers, it’s tempting to post …

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Posted by Corey Luedeman

If you are no longer able to work due to a physical or mental disability, you may be wondering if you should apply for Social Security Disability benefits.  You may be wondering if now is the right time or if should you wait and see if you “get better.” Apply for Disability Benefits As Soon …

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Posted by Farl Greene

Whether you should settle your Iowa medical malpractice claim or go to trial is completely up to you.  It’s likely your Iowa medical malpractice lawyer can make suggestions on what will be best for your particular case, but it will always be your decision. Here are some of the pros and cons of settling your Iowa …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

During the 2017 legislative session, some of Iowa’s lawmakers voted in new changes to Iowa’s Worker’s Compensation laws.  These changes were aimed to protect insurance companies and large, self-insured corporations by cutting benefits to injured workers. Some of the changes to the law are not clear and will need to be interpreted by judges.  Iowa’s …

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Posted by Corey Luedeman

Many Social Security Disability recipients would rather work than rely on a monthly disability payment.  If you feel you are ready to try to work again, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has a program called Ticket to Work.  This program lets disability recipients attempt to go back to work on a trial basis without losing their …

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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 Pressley Henningsen

It can feel like a one-two punch if you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident in Iowa and learn the person who hit you doesn’t have enough car insurance to cover all of your medical bills. That’s why it’s worth considering investing in uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. Although Iowa law requires drivers to carry …

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