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Can I Choose My Own Doctor for a Workers’ Comp Injury?

Getting hurt on the job is stressful. Add in medical appointments, paperwork, and missed work, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. One of the most frustrating parts of the workers’ compensation process is often the lack of control over medical care, especially when you realize you may not be able to choose your own doctor. Many injured workers assume they…

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What To Do in the First 24 Hours After a Car Accident

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It’s completely normal to feel disoriented after a collision. But the first 24 hours after a crash are some of the most critical hours of your entire claim. What you do, and what you avoid, during this window can determine how strong your case is, what evidence survives, and whether the insurance company treats your injuries seriously. Even minor fender-benders…

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Why You Should Never Accept a Quick Settlement After a Car Accident

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After a car accident, insurance companies don’t waste time. Sometimes, within hours, and almost always within a few days, they call with what sounds like a generous settlement offer. When you’re staring at medical bills, car repairs, and missed work, that quick payout can feel like the solution you need. But that first offer is rarely fair. In most cases,…

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5 Reasons Why Your Worker’s Comp Claim Might Be Denied (And How To Fight Back)

When you’re hurt on the job, filing for Iowa workers’ compensation should be a straightforward step toward recovery. But far too often, claims are denied, leaving injured workers with mounting medical bills, missed paychecks, and uncertainty about their future. This translates to thousands of injured workers being denied the support they need while they recover from their injury. If your…

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What If My Workers’ Compensation Isn’t Enough for My Injury?

Workers’ compensation can be a financial lifeline, but often, it’s not enough. When a serious injury changes your life, partial wage replacement and basic medical coverage won’t pay the bills, cover your future care, or make up for what you’ve lost. If you were injured on the job in Omaha, let our workers' compensation attorneys get you the compensation you…

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How Does Winter Weather Affect Liability in Car Accidents?

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You’re driving home from work as snow starts to fall. The road is slick, visibility is dropping, and you’re focused on getting home safely, when suddenly another car slides into your bumper. Most people assume car crashes in Omaha like this are caused by bad weather and no one’s at fault. Don’t let a snowy road or slick intersection become…

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Harvest Season Hazards: When Farm Equipment Meets Highway Traffic

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You’re driving 55 mph down Highway 275 when traffic suddenly slows to a crawl. Up ahead, a combine crawls across both lanes. With cars stacking behind and impatient drivers trying risky passes, it only takes one mistake for disaster to strike. Crash data highlights the risk of farm equipment on Nebraska roads. October is the third most dangerous month for…

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TBIs from Car Accidents: How Much Are Long-Term Care Costs?

Every year, around 2 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and even more alarmingly, 80,000 of those brain injuries result in lasting disabilities. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of TBIs. Treatment and long-term care for TBIs costs the U.S. an estimated $30 billion a year. Even with private insurance, families often face out-of-pocket expenses averaging $35,000…

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Why are Insurance Companies Often Biased Against Injured Motorcyclists?

When a motorcycle accident happens, many riders expect their insurance company to help them get back on their feet. But too often, injured motorcyclists face unfair treatment based on outdated stereotypes, unfounded assumptions, and a lack of empathy from adjusters. That bias can cost them their right to full compensation. At MSMC Injury Lawyers, our Des Moines motorcycle accident lawyers…

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What are Truck “No Zones” and How Can I Avoid Them While Driving?

Sharing the road with commercial trucks requires more caution than many drivers realize. Weighing 20–30 times more than a typical car, these massive vehicles have dangerously large blind spots known as “No Zones.” If you’ve never heard of them, understanding what No Zones are and how to avoid them could save your life. What Are No Zones? Truck No Zones…

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