(515) 444-4000The wind turbine manufacturer TPI Composites has been sued for gross negligence, breach of contract and fraud by a group of five employees for personal injuries they incurred at their Newton factory.The employees allege the chemical resin they applied to the turbine blades caused a severe skin condition and requests for more protective gear were denied. They employees also claim…
In December 2022, Iowa officials settled with the family of Iowa State University student Derek Nanni, who tragically drowned during a rowing club practice on Little Wall Lake the previous year. The family had sued the Iowa Department of Management for wrongful death and were awarded $2 million. The parents of another student, Yaakov Ben-David, who also died in the…
A personal injury settlement in Iowa is an agreement reached between two parties: the person who's been injured, known as the plaintiff, and the person or entity responsible for the injury, often an insurance company, known as the defendant. The settlement represents a specific sum of money the defendant pays to the plaintiff to resolve the claim without going to…
Understanding personal injury laws is an important first step in filing a claim. Too often, people proceed without a clear understanding of the rules and procedures. Personal injury laws in Iowa provide a framework for assessing liability and determining compensation. A fundamental comprehension of these laws can help identify valid claims, calculate potential damages, and anticipate the legal process. Think…