Posted by Emily Anderson

A wrongful death can result from improper nursing home care, medical negligence, or in a car crash.  No matter how your loved one died, the litigation process can take time. While a lawsuit may be the last thing on your mind when you’re dealing with an unexpected death, you may have questions about the Iowa …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

After your loved one has died in a wrongful way in Iowa, you may want to file a wrongful death lawsuit to get justice. We understand that no price tag can be placed on your loved one and no amount of money can bring them back, but holding the person who killed your loved one …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

It is never fair when a loved one is taken from you because of someone else’s mistake. It is natural to focus on grieving rather than holding the wrongdoer accountable.  At some point, however, someone may suggest that you may be entitled to a settlement because of your loved one’s death. How can you know …

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Posted by Ben Long

After you have been injured because of someone else’s fault in Iowa, you probably want to know whether you need to hire a personal injury lawyer. Do You Actually Need a Lawyer For Your Personal Injury Case? The first thing you should consider is whether you need a lawyer at all. Not every personal injury …

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Posted by Ben Long

There are a few things to consider when thinking about settling your personal injury claim in Iowa. After You Settle Your Personal Injury Claim, Your Case is Likely Over The most important thing to understand about settling your claim is that once you do, you forfeit any right to sue that defendant later for additional damages.  Generally, …

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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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Posted by Tim Semelroth

After a week-long trial in early February, a Johnson County jury came back with a verdict of $5.6 million in damages for the family of a worker killed on the job. Bronson Ganka, a handyman for an Iowa City apartment rental company, was trying to drill a hole above an awning while on a ladder.  …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If your loved one has died and you suspect that his or her death was caused by someone else’s fault, you may be wondering if you should file a wrongful death claim. Here are things to consider if you want to preserve your right to bring a wrongful death claim in Iowa. Set Up an …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If you file an Iowa personal injury lawsuit, be aware that you will have to share a certain amount of private information with your own personal injury lawyer as well as with the other side. Let’s talk about why that must happen. Filing a Lawsuit Means Giving Up Some Privacy Filing a personal injury lawsuit …

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Posted by Ben Long

After their Iowa personal injury claim has been settled, one of the most common questions we hear from our clients is “When will I receive my settlement money?” The Settlement Check Will Not Arrive Right Away This is an understandable question. As personal injury attorneys, we understand that you have likely been waiting for compensation …

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