Posted by Corey Luedeman

If you have applied for Social Security Disability benefits and have been denied, you may believe you need to file a new application to get your case reviewed.  However, that’s not always the best plan of action. When You Should Restart Your Social Security Disability Claim There are a few instances when restarting your Social …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Iowa, your injuries may prevent you from working.  If so, then you may be eligible to claim lost earnings in your Iowa car accident case. What Are Lost Earnings? The definition of “lost earnings” is the money that you lost because you were not able to …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

A motorcycle ride at night can be exhilarating.  But there are dangers that every motorcyclist needs to be aware of.  Here are three tips to stay safe while riding your motorcycle at night in Iowa: 1. Make Sure Your Motorcycle Headlight is Working Obviously headlights are incredibly important for riders when it’s dark.  Having a working …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

After you’re injured at work in Iowa, navigating the workers’ compensation system can be extremely stressful.  It’s natural to want to get this difficult process over with and move on with your life.  In most cases, you don’t get a second chance to settle your Iowa workers’ compensation claim — so you have to do …

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Posted by Farl Greene

Every year, Iowans are injured or even killed by Iowa doctors prescribing the wrong medication.  There’s a variety of ways a doctor can get your medication wrong: They can give you too much medication; or not enough. They prescribe a medication that interferes with other medications you are taking. They prescribe something that you may …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

If you were injured in a car crash while you were on the job in Iowa, you may have both a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury car accident claim against the driver who hit you.  To protect both claims, here are four things to keep in mind: 1. You still can file an Iowa …

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Posted by Farl Greene

If you have recently suffered serious injury; or if a loved one has died as a result of a wrong, delayed, or completely missed diagnosis, you may have an Iowa medical malpractice case. Types of Misdiagnosis for Iowa Malpractice Claims There are a three types of misdiagnosis that can result in a medical malpractice claim: …

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Posted by Ben Long

If you are a pedestrian that has been hit by a car, you may be in pain or disoriented. It’s not uncommon to suffer head injuries or other severe wounds from being struck by a vehicle. Here are 5 steps to take if you’ve been injured after being hit by a car: 1. Move to …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

It is common for people to wonder if they will be compensated for the pain they were forced to endure because of an injury.  In most situations, if the injury was caused by the fault of someone else, the answer is yes.  “Pain and suffering” is a category of damage recognized by Iowa law. What …

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