Posted by Corey Luedeman

Getting your disability payment increased, whether you’re receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), is rare.  There are exceptions, but it depends on the type of disability benefits you receive. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits SSI is a needs-based program.  The amount you receive is determined by the federal government.  The maximum …

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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 Emily Anderson

Retirement is something most working Iowans look forward to.  If your retirement is on the horizon when you suffer a work injury, you may think it’s a good idea to “just retire now.”   Before you make your decision, you need to understand how retirement can affect your ability to receive fair compensation for your work …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

Nursing home residents in the United States have been victims of identity theft and financial abuse to the tune of $2.9 billion annually. With nearly 25,000 residents in Iowa nursing homes, there is a real danger that this could happen to someone you love. How Iowa Nursing Home Residents Become Victims of Identity Theft There …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

The human brain requires a lot of oxygen to function.  A lack of oxygen to the brain can cause swift and severe brain damage within minutes.  Brain injuries can happen in a variety of ways, including falls, motor vehicle accidents, or even carbon monoxide poisoning. When a brain injury occurs because of a preventable error …

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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 Pressley Henningsen

If you’ve discovered an Iowa nursing home has been abusing your loved one, it makes sense that you’d want to remove them from that facility. Below are a few tips on how to take your family member out of a harmful facility: What Type of Abuse is Occurring? Identifying how your loved one is being …

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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 Farl Greene

If you or a loved one has suffered a significant permanent injury after a visit to the dentist, you probably have questions about what to do next.  The first thing you should do is speak with an Iowa medical malpractice attorney. Why Should I Speak with an Iowa Medical Malpractice Lawyer? Dentists can be held …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If you were a passenger during a car crash, and you were injured, you may not know what to do next.  Let’s discuss your rights and what you need to know: Getting Your Bills Paid After the Car Crash You must determine who was at fault for the accident. If the person driving the car …

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