Information and Insight for Injured Iowans

     There is a lot of confusion following a truck accident. Many drivers aren’t sure what steps to take next, and some truck accident victims assume they are not obligated to do anything if it wasn’t their fault. As Cedar Rapids, Iowa personal injury attorneys, we feel it is our duty to correct this assumption.

     If you are injured in an accident caused by a semi driver’s mistake, you have a personal injury claim. Under Iowa law, a truck accident victim who wants to be compensated for a personal injury must be able to prove:

·         That the trucker was negligent

·         That the trucker’s negligence caused damage to the injury victim

·         The amount of the injury victim’s damages

     If the truck accident victim cannot prove any one of the above three elements in a court of law, he or she is not entitled to compensation. That means the burden of proving everything—from identifying the important witnesses at the accident scene to providing documentation of all injury-related losses—ultimately  falls on you, the accident victim.

     For a more detailed explanation of an Iowa truck accident victim’s legal obligations, go to Iowa Truck Accident Facts to download a free 35-page guide.

     If you have any questions or immediate concerns, do not hesitate to contact us toll-free: 1-888-546-6529.  We will do our best to answer your questions and there is no fee for an initial consultation.