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Your lawyer went quiet and the bills didn't - yes, you can switch

You can change lawyers in an Iowa injury case, but the money fight usually happens between the attorneys, not out of your pocket upfront.

ARTICLE by Hieu Nguyen

Missing Records After a Patient Lifting Back Injury

If you were hurt moving a patient in an understaffed Iowa hospital, the first fight is often over evidence that should have existed but somehow keeps "disappearing."

ARTICLE by Keith Haroldson

Iowa Workers’ Comp Coverage for Chemical Exposure

What usually happens in Iowa after you breathe in a chemical at work, from emergency care to workers' comp and the mistakes that can wreck a claim.

ARTICLE by Angela Washington

Did I wait too long to get my own doctor after an Iowa crash?

"When did you first get a doctor to say this crash made your old condition worse?" That is the adjuster's next question, and your answer matters because Iowa claims are often...

What happens if I ignore the insurance doctor after my Iowa City Uber crash?

If you get this wrong, the insurer may argue you failed to cooperate, delay payment, or claim your injuries are not tied to the crash at all. The common mistake is treating the...

I just found out the Ames ER sent my kid home too fast and now the insurer is using that against us

A project manager in Ames is getting jerked around after a child's facial dog bite because the quick ER discharge is being twisted into "not a serious injury."

ARTICLE by Hieu Nguyen

A subpoena is a formal legal order that requires a person, business, or agency to give testimony, turn over records, or both. After an injury claim, this term usually comes up...

Can I still recover if Iowa City says I caused the pothole crash?

Yes - if you were not more than 50% at fault. Iowa does not use the made-up insurance rule that "any fault kills your claim." Under Iowa's modified comparative fault rule, you...

Do I need a lawyer after a Cedar Rapids grain truck crash?

Everyone says "always get a lawyer", but actually in Iowa you do not need one for every crash. Most people assume the issue is just how hurt you are. In Iowa, the real question...

attractive nuisance

This can be the difference between having no claim at all and having a viable case when a child is hurt on someone else's property. Iowa property owners usually owe very little...

My coworker said VA care cancels an Iowa food poisoning settlement, true?

The costliest mistake is taking a cheap offer because someone told you the VA wipes out your injury claim. That is a myth. No - using VA medical care does not cancel an Iowa...

My manager says panic attacks after a Davenport crash don't count for workers' comp - is that actually true

A Davenport retail worker can still have a workers' comp issue when crash-related mental health symptoms start wrecking sleep, work, and daily life, even if the employer is pushing hard to keep it off the books.

ARTICLE by Angela Washington

Can I sue besides workers comp after a work crash in Iowa City?

Two years is the lawsuit deadline the other side's adjuster is hoping you miss, because one answer controls everything: was someone outside your employer at fault? Yes -...

Boss says keep quiet, the insurer says you were partly at fault, and your panic attacks are getting worse

A Des Moines commuter can still pursue serious emotional distress damages after witnessing a fatal crash, even if the insurer is trying to hang the whole thing on a minor traffic violation.

ARTICLE by Gary Johannsen

Can my Sioux City boss deny my injury claim because I'm undocumented?

Yes - if you believe that lie, you can lose medical care, wage benefits, and the paper trail you need before the employer and insurer bury the claim. The outcome usually turns...

Rear-ended in Ames, then the hospital gave you the wrong drug - now what?

A teacher in Ames may be dealing with two separate fights after one wreck: proving the crash when the other driver lies, and untangling a hospital medication error that made everything worse.

ARTICLE by Pete Callahan

When do I really need a lawyer after a Cedar Rapids work-zone injury?

Everyone says hire a lawyer immediately, but actually the 2-year deadline to file most Iowa injury lawsuits is the first number that matters. In Iowa, that usually runs from...

Worth switching doctors after an Iowa City crush injury if comp says it's just arthritis?

Petition for Alternate Medical Care can be filed right away with the Iowa Workers' Compensation Commissioner, and your full Original Notice and Petition is usually due within 2...

Undocumented in Cedar Rapids, can I still file after a crash two years ago?

The surprise is this: being undocumented usually does not block an Iowa injury claim. What kills these cases is usually the calendar, not immigration status. The common mistake...

How long do I have to sue after a Cedar Rapids apartment stair fall?

Two years is the basic Iowa deadline, but the outcome usually turns on three big factors. 1. The filing deadline For most apartment fall injuries in Iowa, you generally have 2...