Posted by Emily Anderson

It’s disheartening when injured Iowans come into my office and they are either past the deadline for filing a workers’ compensation claim or they have already settled their work comp case and are unhappy with the result. If you have truly settled your workers’ compensation claim, it’s very difficult to “un-do.”  But often, injured workers think they …

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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 Pressley Henningsen

After your loved one has fallen in an Iowa nursing home, you may be concerned about broken bones or serious bruises.  But you should also be aware that they may have suffered a traumatic brain injury.  Here are 3 simple questions you’ll need the answer to if you suspect a potential brain injury. 1. What …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

While it’s not safe for any driver to speed on Iowa’s roads, it can be especially reckless for a semi-truck driver to do so.  Semi-trucks are significantly larger than any other vehicle on the road, and losing control of an 18-wheeler can have disastrous consequences. 3 Reasons Why Speeding Semi-Truck Drivers Are Dangerous Here are …

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Posted by Corey Luedeman

If your Social Security Disability claim was recently denied, you may be considering whether to hire an attorney.  After you have narrowed down your list of potential lawyers, you probably have some questions about how much you need to pay for a disability attorney’s services. Social Security Disability Attorneys Generally Work on Contingency Most people hire …

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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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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If you have been injured in a car accident in Iowa, and there is no question that the other driver was at fault, the other driver’s insurance company will likely push you to settle your case quickly.  There are a few things you should consider before settling your Iowa car crash case: Every Iowa Car …

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Posted by Farl Greene

Hospital-acquired infections are a serious issue.  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 25 hospital patients are diagnosed with an infection.  Additionally, over 99,000 deaths yearly can be attributed to these healthcare-associated infections.  So why don’t you hear about Iowa medical malpractice lawsuits being filed because of these infections? Iowa Medical …

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