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Jun 7
OPEN MEETINGS AND RECORDS LAW
Our nation and state were founded on the principle that it is the government which serves and reports to its citizens. In keeping with...
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Jun 7
SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
When a governmental entity causes injuries or damages is there a way to obtain compensation? The Iowa Tort Claims Act and the Iowa...
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Jun 7
DRAMSHOP LIABILITY AND SOCIAL HOSTS
A good time may go too far. As we know, intoxicated individuals can cause all kinds of mayhem including property damage, violence,...
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Jun 7
DEFAMATION, LIBEL AND SLANDER
In the United States, we enjoy the fundamental right of free speech guaranteed in the Constitution. Although political speech is largely...
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Jun 7
WHAT IS A CIVIL JURY TRIAL?
We often hear about famous jury trials involving celebrities or other people in the news. Sometimes the glitter of the people involved...
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Jun 7
Accidents While on the Job
A Injuries to persons while on the job fall under Iowa’s worker’s compensation statute (Iowa Code Chapter 85). Generally, worker’s...
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Jun 7
Internet Ads and Case Values
In this day and age, people often consult the internet for answers to their questions. Some of the most common questions in the legal...
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Jun 7
Did I Wait Too LongTo Make a Claim?
Whether it is because the extent of an injury is not initially appreciated, or the “bother” involved in going through the claims process,...
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Jun 7
No Tickets Were Issued. Do I have a Claim?
In Iowa, a claim for liability is based on fault. Generally, this means that if a party was negligent in causing an accident or other...
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Jun 7
What Proof is Required to Recover for a Personal Injury Claim?
Suffering an injury can be a difficult and life altering experience. Sometimes such injuries are caused by the negligence or fault of...
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Jun 7
A Day After My Accident, the Insurance Company Offered to Pay my Medical Bills and Give Me $1,000.Should I take It?
Insurance adjusters are under a lot of pressure to settle injury claims quickly and in an amount that will save their company money. One...
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Jun 7
The Driver of the Car that Hit me wasnot the Owner. Can I Still Recover from the Car Owner’s Insurance Company?
Iowa Code §321.493 is known as the Owner’s Liability Statute. It provides that in all cases where damage is done by any motor vehicle by...
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Oct 24, 2022
Why Won't the Other Person's Insurance Pay my Bills
When a person negligently injures someone, it makes sense that they should pay for the damages caused. This includes car damage, medical...
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Oct 24, 2022
I Was Injured by an Uninsured Driver. Help!!
Unfortunately, not every driver on the road has liability insurance (despite a law that requires it). If you are injured by such a person...
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Sep 13, 2022
I was Injured. Should I Settle?
It can be a difficult and stressful time for those injured by the negligence of another. Often, the insurance company for the at fault...
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Sep 13, 2022
What are “Special Damages?”
When negotiating a claim, insurance adjusters often use the term “special damages” as part of their calculation of the amount of an offer....
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Sep 13, 2022
What is Pain and Suffering?
The concept of “Pain and Suffering” has long been established in the law as an element of personal injury damages. It has been...
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Sep 13, 2022
I’ve had a back condition for years before my accident. Do I still have a Claim?
An accident can happen to anyone, regardless of health. There is often confusion about whether a person who already has neck, back or...
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