(515) 444-4000Understanding 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In April 2023, an Iowa nursing home chain was sued for the wrongful death of a resident – this is at least the fifth wrongful-death case that Care Initiatives of West Des Moines has faced in the past two years. According to the lawsuit, 87 year-old Alice Ward was admitted to Wapello Specialty Care on June 25, 2021, and had…
In 2022, Polk County Sheriff Kevin Schneider was awarded a $40,000 worker’s compensation settlement after suffering injuries from a fall in a bathroom. Iowa's workers' compensation system is designed to protect employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. In order to navigate the system successfully, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of its key components. Firstly, workers' compensation…
With extreme weather events like hurricanes, tornadoes and flash flooding increasing across the country, having a comprehensive insurance policy should be a priority for every homeowner. According to the Insurance Information Institute, Property damage makes up 97.7 percent of homeowner insurance claims. Roughly 5% of insured homes file a claim annually. Approximately 2.9% of insured homes file a property damage…
Iowa has experienced a nearly 9% increase in highway fatalities compared to the five-year average, with 197 fatalities reported on Iowa roads. The Iowa Department of Transportation has also stated between 2015 and 2020, distraction by an electronic device contributed to up to 14 fatalities per year in Iowa. Cell Phones and Electronic Devices In 2020, nearly 2% of all…
Hit-and-run accidents can be especially egregious, which is why laws have been put in place to hold people accountable. Police in Des Moines investigated a hit-and-run on a pedestrian crossing Douglas Ave. in early 2023. After being struck, the victim was taken to an area hospital and listed in critical condition. The vehicle involved in the accident was found a…
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