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 Farl Greene

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

According to the National Fire Protection Association, most house fires occur during the winter months.  To keep you and your family safe during the holidays, follow these 5 tips: Check your smoke detectors.  Smoke detectors are getting more advanced – many of them connect to a house’s power supply – but they should still have …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

You’ve probably heard the term “turn around, don’t drown,” but do you know why it’s so important?  It’s because, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over half of all flood-related drownings occur when someone drives a vehicle into flooded areas. It can be easy to misjudge the depth and swiftness of water over …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If you’ve recently lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, your mind may be reeling.  You may be considering a wrongful death lawsuit – but that’s a big decision. We will outline 3 secrets that a wrongful death attorney wants you to know – so you can make an informed decision about bringing …

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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

When a loved one is killed in Iowa because of someone else’s fault, well-meaning people often urge family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This suggestion is sometimes made without a clear understanding of the Iowa law governing wrongful death claims. The first step in exploring this legal option is to understand the answers …

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