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A personal injury settlement in Iowa is an agreement reached between two parties: the person who's been injured, known as the plaintiff, and the person or entity responsible for the injury, often an insurance company, known as the defendant. The settlement represents a specific sum of money the defendant pays to the plaintiff to resolve the claim without going to…
Understanding personal injury laws is an important first step in filing a claim. Too often, people proceed without a clear understanding of the rules and procedures. Personal injury laws in Iowa provide a framework for assessing liability and determining compensation. A fundamental comprehension of these laws can help identify valid claims, calculate potential damages, and anticipate the legal process. Think…
Texas Roadhouse, a restaurant in Cedar Falls, is known for its practice of serving free buckets of peanuts and allowing patrons to discard the shells on the floor. However, this wholesome gimmick turned out badly when an Iowa man filed a lawsuit in federal court after slipping and shattering his knee. The incident occurred in February 2015 when the man…
Who can file a suit, what damages are available, and how liability is established when negligence leads to death? Damage Types Type Compensates For Example Purpose Economic Financial losses Lost income, medical/funeral costs Provide financial stability to dependents Non-economic Intangible losses Pain/suffering, loss of companionship Acknowledge the depth of loss Punitive Egregious behavior by the defendant When actions show disregard…
In July 2022, a construction worker was badly injured when a skid loader backed over his legs while he was working on a road cul-de-sac project in Mitchellville. Fortunately, the worker survived, but needed extensive treatment, resulting in substantial medical costs. Since the employee was injured while on the job, who is responsible for his injuries? Understanding construction laws and…
In August 2022, a 51-year-old Des Moines firefighter, Randy Hartley, brought a lawsuit against Panda Express, stating he consumed broken glass pieces in his meal, accusing the California-based fast food chain of negligence in a U.S. District Court lawsuit. According to Hartley, he visited a Panda Express branch in West Des Moines on Jan. 27 and bit into a piece…
In April 2023, an Iowa nursing home chain was sued for the wrongful death of a resident – this is at least the fifth wrongful-death case that Care Initiatives of West Des Moines has faced in the past two years. According to the lawsuit, 87 year-old Alice Ward was admitted to Wapello Specialty Care on June 25, 2021, and had…
Construction sites are often considered one of the most dangerous places to work, with the potential for severe injuries or fatalities. Despite the safety regulations and guidelines implemented by government agencies, construction accidents still occur, and workers and passersby can be injured or killed. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, Iowa recorded 58 fatal work injuries in 2020.…
Personal injury claims cases have become increasingly common, with more and more individuals seeking compensation for injuries suffered due to the negligence or intentional actions of others. On June 25, 2009, the world woke up to the sudden death of Michael Jackson. After an extensive autopsy, it was concluded his death resulted from an overdose of various drugs in his…
Scott Grimes rammed his car head-on into Amber Martinez's vehicle in Urbandale as he attempted to flee from pursuing police officers. Amber Martinez spent 28 days in a coma due to the collision. Grimes had reportedly escaped from Warren County jail a week prior by sneaking out of his cell and through an open stairwell door while a jailer was…
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