Information and Insight for Injured Iowans

      There are many myths surrounding car accidents. As Cedar Rapids, Iowa personal injury attorneys, we are often asked questions about claims. One such question is when to settle.

     Most insurance companies will only issue one settlement check for a car accident injury claim and –after that check – the insurance company will never pay any additional money for that particular accident in the future – even if your injuries get worse. If any of the following applies, you usually should avoid a quick settlement:

·         If you are still receiving medical care for accident-related injuries

·         If your accident-related injuries will likely require additional medical care in the future

·         If you have not yet been able to return to normal activities – especially work-related activities

     If you are still in one of the above situations five months after a car accident, you should immediately consult with an attorney to see what legal deadlines may apply to your personal injury claim.

     To learn other ways to protect your car accident claim, go to Iowa Car 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.

      Being a smart consumer is easier than ever nowadays; we have newspapers, phonebooks, and the Internet, all at our fingertips. However, due to this ease of getting the information quickly, many people only look at one source of information and don’t do any more research on their own.  As a medical malpractice law firm based in Cedar Rapids, IA, we have witnessed the damaging effects that can arise from failing to thoroughly search for attorneys.

     What we are talking about here is the type of service –either over the phone or on the internet—where you are directed to describe your situation and give your city and state. In exchange, you are then provided with the name of an attorney to contact. A lawyer is listed by an attorney referral service or website not necessarily because they are good at the specific area of law, but because they have usually paid a fee to be listed. You won’t get a guarantee of the recommended lawyer’s expertise or experience. You need to have more information available to you to make an informed decision. Without more information, it is dangerous to rely solely on an attorney referral service or website’s recommendation or any other single source of information.

     For a step-by-step guide to finding the right malpractice attorney for you, go to Iowa Malpractice 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.

     There are many mistakes that can be made after a truck accident, especially regarding a potential claim. These mistakes, while they may seem small or unimportant, can greatly impact the potential settlement or verdict you receive. That is why it is so important for truck accident victims to not assume someone else is handling their claim information.

     Sometimes, it is enough to rely upon law enforcement officers to perform a sufficient scene investigation after a car accident. That is rarely a good idea after a tractor trailer accident causes death or serious injury to a motorist. It is standard practice for trucking companies to send their own lawyers, adjusters and accident reconstruction experts to the scene of a serious truck wreck in the first 24 hours. Therefore, an injury victim or the injury victim’s family can be “out-gunned” if they don’t have their own experts evaluate the crash site as soon as possible.

     For the truth behind other mistakes that can impact your truck accident claim, 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.

We all know how much of an inconvenience it is to have one’s car be damaged or un-drivable. Our first priority is usually to get vehicle fixed cheaply and quickly.  However, after a car accident, this should not be the case. If you are involved in a car accident claim, a quick fix to your car could cause major problems.

     While taking photographs of any damage to your vehicle is advisable, you should also find out what procedures your insurance company requires before arranging for car repairs. If you fail to take this important step, your company may refuse to pay your repair bills. If anyone was seriously injured or killed in the accident, you should also talk to an attorney before having your vehicle repaired.

     For more information about protecting yourself after a car accident, go to Iowa Car 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.

      While searching for a qualified medical malpractice attorney in Iowa, you will no doubt notice the various distinctions and honors that some attorneys have listed. Before picking an attorney based on these credentials, you should find out how attorneys are given these honors and what it can tell you about the attorney’s experience. One such honor is being listed in The Best Lawyers in America.

     The Best Lawyers in America is a publication that is updated every two years and is one of the largest guides to attorneys in the United States. In order to be listed, you need to be nominated by someone who is already a member, and then go through a review process conducted by other attorneys around the country.

      The Best Lawyers in America book details which attorneys focus on certain areas like medical malpractice. A listing in The Best Lawyers in America does not guarantee that a lawyer is right for you, but it does demonstrate that this attorney is well-respected in the legal community.

     To learn what other questions to ask your potential medical malpractice attorney, go to Iowa Malpractice 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.