(515) 444-4000Personal injury claims cases have become increasingly common, with more and more individuals seeking compensation for injuries suffered due to the negligence or intentional actions of others. On June 25, 2009, the world woke up to the sudden death of Michael Jackson. After an extensive autopsy, it was concluded his death resulted from an overdose of various drugs in his…
Scott Grimes rammed his car head-on into Amber Martinez's vehicle in Urbandale as he attempted to flee from pursuing police officers. Amber Martinez spent 28 days in a coma due to the collision. Grimes had reportedly escaped from Warren County jail a week prior by sneaking out of his cell and through an open stairwell door while a jailer was…
In 2018, a woman filed a suit against Moran Food LLC and UniFirst Corp, seeking damages for injuries she sustained while shopping at a store. According to the lawsuit, the woman slipped on a wet floor in the store and suffered injuries. This incident is an example of the many injuries that happen while shopping. If injured while shopping in…
Insurance companies aren't allowed to just say "No" to appeals—every denied claim should have a reason. If the claimant feels the reason is unjustified, they have the right to appeal. Partial denials are also grounds for appeal. This applies to almost all types of insurance claims in Iowa, including medical claims, worker's comp claims, home insurance claims, and personal injury…
In Iowa, most personal injury victims have just two years to file a claim. Miss this strict statute of limitations and your right to compensation could be lost forever. Injury Type Time Limit Details General Personal Injury 2 years Starts on the date of injury Property Damage 5 years Longer duration than bodily harm claims Wrongful Death 2 years Starts…
For almost any accident or disability claim, relief often hinges on the claim's approval. It should come as no surprise that insurance companies are, to a large degree, in the business of denying claims when legally defensible. Otherwise, their next natural motive is usually to press their policyholder's victims into a drastically reduced settlement. It's exactly the last thing one…
If your child is injured on a playground, you may wonder who's responsible. The answer depends on whether a defective piece of equipment caused the injury or if it occurred due to a lack of supervision. The following article will discuss different ways your child can be injured on a playground, which may be held liable in each case, and…
Fall fairs are a family-friendly, all-American institution each year. Unfortunately, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USPC) reports that nearly 31,000 people were injured by amusement park attractions in 2016 alone, with an average of 30,000 injuries sustained from these types of events each year. At this year’s Iowa State Fair in August, for instance, the popular giant slide…
Law enforcement officers are sworn to defend and protect people. This duty extends to those in custody or suspected of wrongdoing. Violating the civil rights of those in custody is considered police misconduct. What Are Your Rights if You Are Injured in Police Custody? Every citizen is entitled to their civil rights. Being injured in police custody should never happen.…
William Brown of Texas was just one of a number of individuals who have died using vape pens. After taking the device in to get it looked at, the battery exploded. This has been identified as a trend in the United States, with 196 vape pen explosions and fire incidents between 2009 and 2016. In the case of William Brown,…