Information and Insight for Injured Iowans

     The success of a medical malpractice claim can often rest on your choice of an attorney. The public should know that attorneys have specialties and areas of expertise.
     As Cedar Rapids, Iowa medical malpractice attorneys, we suggest you avoid the common mistake of taking a malpractice case to the only lawyer you know, without knowing whether the lawyer has experience in this area of the law.

     Just because a lawyer did a good job on your cousin’s drunk driving charge or your neighbor’s will does not mean that he or she is qualified to handle a medical malpractice case. In fact, some of the best Iowa malpractice attorneys have highly focused practices – you are not likely to find one who also handles family law, criminal law, and probate matters. A lawyer who you already know and trust can be a useful resource in finding a qualified malpractice attorney but your search should not necessarily end there.

     For a step-by-step guide to finding the right malpractice attorney for you, go to http://www.iowamalpracticefacts.com/ 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.

     Truck accidents can cause a lot of unforeseen expenses. With mounting medical costs, car repairs, and insurance costs, a quick settlement offer can sound very appealing. It is important to consider all the future expenses you must pay (including some to your own insurance companies) before accepting a quick settlement.                       

      Insurance company representatives will often try to convince a truck accident victim to quickly settle his or her personal injury claim by throwing out a settlement figure that—at first glace—seems fair. What they often do not mention is that the truck accident victim may not be entitled to keep all of that money.

Often a truck accident victim has had medical bills or lost wages paid by his or her:

·         Health insurance company

·         Auto insurance company (“medical payment coverage”)

·         Short-term disability insurance company

·         Employer’s workers’ compensation company

     Almost all of the insurance policies described above require an accident victim to pay back any amounts received if the accident victim reaches a settlement with the negligent driver or his or her insurance company. This legal obligation, which is known as “subrogation”, can leave an accident victim with little or nothing after a settlement. We protect our clients from the shock of subrogation by always advising our client about how much of any settlement off they will actually be able to put in their pockets. We also work to reduce our client’s subrogation obligations whenever possible before a settlement is reached.

     To learn about other tactics insurance companies use against truck accident victims, 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 not fee for an initial consultation.
 

     There are mistakes that can easily be made when proceeding with a motorcycle accident claim. One such mistake is not hiring a qualified motorcycle accident expert. Because motorcycles are much different to drive and operate than cars or trucks, not everyone has the expertise to understand how they work. That is why it is essential to hire a motorcycle expert to review your case.
     Motorcycles and the techniques used to ride them are very different from cars or trucks. Understanding how motorcycles work requires specialized expertise. In most cases, it is very important to hire an expert who understands motorcycles to review your case. Motorcycle experts can study the following factors that may have caused your crash:

• Measure skid marks to determine the speed you and other vehicles were traveling at the time of the accident.
• Study damage patterns on your motorcycle or on the other vehicles to determine the exact manner the collision occurred in.
• Study the weather conditions on the day of the accident to determine what, if any, factor that would have played in your accident.

     All of this analysis can help prove who was really at fault in an accident and can help you be compensated for the injuries you sustained.
An attorney who specialized in motorcycle accidents knows the importance of performing an extensive investigation of your claim, one that includes expert review. The attorney will collect medical and police records, and interview you and other witnesses to determine whether or not your can be proven in front of a jury. They will have your case reviewed by experts who can provide opinions on either the cause of the crash or the cause of your injuries.
     Avoid other mistakes you can make in a motorcycle related personal injury claim and go to Iowa Motorcycle 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.

     Even though car accidents are common across the country, there is a lot of confusion surrounding car accident claims. Part of a car accident claim includes negotiating for a settlement, which is complicated and risky if you are inexperienced.  As Cedar Rapids, Iowa personal injury attorneys, we are skilled and knowledgeable about negotiations and its repercussions.

     Insurance companies save money by paying as little on injury claims as possible. Insurance company representatives are trained to get you to say things that will sooner or later hurt you case and decrease any possible settlement. There are many ways to weaken a legitimate personal injury claim when dealing with an insurance company representative – the more severe your accident-related injuries, the more dangerous the consequences.

     To learn other ways to prevent damaging 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.

   Have you ever not written something down, being sure you would remember it later and then forgetting it? It can happen to the best of us, but should be avoided when dealing with a car accident. The factors surrounding a car accident are important in determining what occurred and who was at fault, so it is important to remember the details.

In our experience as Cedar Rapids, Iowa personal injury attorneys, we recommend you write down everything you remember about the crash as soon as you get home. Draw a diagram of the scene and the vehicles involved. Make note of the following information about the accident:

·         The time of day

·         The weather

·         The road conditions

·         What you saw

·         What you heard

     Put the notes in a safe place so that they are available if you have to speak with an attorney or go to trial.

     To learn more ways to protects 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.