When Can You Sue a Property Owner for a Slip and Fall Accident in Iowa?

Texas Roadhouse, a restaurant in Cedar Falls, is known for its practice of serving free buckets of peanuts and allowing patrons to discard the shells on the floor. However, this wholesome gimmick turned out badly when an Iowa man filed a lawsuit in federal court after slipping and shattering his knee. The incident occurred in February 2015 when the man…

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Understanding Iowa’s Wrongful Death Laws: Who Can Sue and What Damages are Available?

The Adventureland Amusement Park in Altoona was the site of a tragedy in June of last year, when an 11 year-old boy drowned on the Raging River ride after his family’s raft flipped over.  The family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the park, claiming the park staff were negligent in ensuring the safety of the ride and failing to…

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What to Do if You’re Injured on a Construction Site in Iowa

In July 2022, a construction worker was badly injured when a skid loader backed over his legs while he was working on a road cul-de-sac project in Mitchellville. Fortunately, the worker survived, but needed extensive treatment, resulting in substantial medical costs. Since the employee was injured while on the job, who is responsible for his injuries?  Understanding construction laws and…

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What to Expect During the Personal Injury Claim Process in Iowa

In August 2022,  a 51-year-old Des Moines firefighter, Randy Hartley, brought a lawsuit against Panda Express, stating he consumed broken glass pieces in his meal, accusing the California-based fast food chain of negligence in a U.S. District Court lawsuit. According to Hartley, he visited a Panda Express branch in West Des Moines on Jan. 27 and bit into a piece…

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