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In 2018, a woman filed a suit against Moran Food LLC and UniFirst Corp, seeking damages for injuries she sustained while shopping at a store. According to the lawsuit, the woman slipped on a wet floor in the store and suffered injuries. This incident is an example of the many injuries that happen while shopping. If injured while shopping in…

Insurance companies aren't allowed to just say "No" to appeals—every denied claim should have a reason. If the claimant feels the reason is unjustified, they have the right to appeal.  Partial denials are also grounds for appeal. This applies to almost all types of insurance claims in Iowa, including medical claims, worker's comp claims, home insurance claims, and personal injury…

In Iowa, most personal injury victims have just two years to file a claim. Miss this strict statute of limitations and your right to compensation could be lost forever. Injury Type Time Limit Details General Personal Injury 2 years Starts on the date of injury Property Damage 5 years Longer duration than bodily harm claims Wrongful Death 2 years Starts…

For almost any accident or disability claim, relief often hinges on the claim's approval. It should come as no surprise that insurance companies are, to a large degree, in the business of denying claims when legally defensible. Otherwise, their next natural motive is usually to press their policyholder's victims into a drastically reduced settlement. It's exactly the last thing one…

If your child is injured on a playground, you may wonder who's responsible. The answer depends on whether a defective piece of equipment caused the injury or if it occurred due to a lack of supervision. The following article will discuss different ways your child can be injured on a playground, which may be held liable in each case, and…

Fall fairs are a family-friendly, all-American institution each year. Unfortunately, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USPC) estimate that nearly 24,013 people were injured by amusement park attractions in 2022 alone. In 2023 at the Iowa State Fair  a child was injured when an object hit them in the leg after coming loose from one of the amusement rides.…

Law enforcement officers are sworn to defend and protect people. This duty extends to those in custody or suspected of wrongdoing. Violating the civil rights of those in custody is considered police misconduct.  What Are Your Rights if You Are Injured in Police Custody? Every citizen is entitled to their civil rights. Being injured in police custody should never happen.…

William Brown of Texas was just one of a number of individuals who have died using vape pens. After taking the device in to get it looked at, the battery exploded. This has been identified as a trend in the United States, with 196 vape pen explosions and fire incidents between 2009 and 2016. In the case of William Brown,…

Recent vicious dog attacks in Iowa have highlighted concerning trends, as the state grapples with liability laws, bans on pit bulls, and preventing further brutality from man's best friend turned worst enemy. Comparing Key Points Dog bite statistics Liability laws Breed-specific laws Other key points National - 4.5 million dog bites per year -- Over 800,000 require medical care -…

There are a plethora of different types of injuries that happen to everyday citizens on a regular basis. Although unfortunate, the reality of modern living means that with the luxury of cars, futuristic technology, a wide range of career options, and more, comes inherent risks. This extends to one of the most extreme and dangerous types of injuries out there…