Category Archives: Personal Injury
Is an Iowa County Liable for Accidents Caused by Roadside Hazards?
If a private landowner places a hazard on their property that injured a third party, the victim typically may seek damages under the principles of premises liability. But what about hazards on land owned by the state or a municipality? In Iowa, the courts have long recognized a “public-duty doctrine,” which basically says that… Read More »
Is an Employer Responsible for an Auto Accident Caused by a Commuting Employee?
If you are seriously injured in an auto accident, you may be able to seek compensation against not only the negligent driver, but also their employer. Iowa courts generally permit such recovery under the legal principle of “respondeat superior,” which translates from Latin to mean “let the principal answer.” Basically, if the driver is… Read More »
How to Determine Liability in a Bicycle Accident
Bicycle accident injuries are often much more severe than injuries sustained in a regular car accident and may include burns, broken limbs, head injuries, and life-long disabilities. If you were injured in a bicycle accident in Southeast Iowa, you know better than most, the implications a single accident can have on your life. From… Read More »
Do You Still Have a Case if You Choose to Forego a Motorcycle Helmet?
Iowa is one of three states that does not have a motorcycle helmet law in place, and while many bikers celebrate this fact, it is a fact that can cause more harm than good. Helmets, like laws, are in place to protect people, and it is universally accepted that they are successful in their… Read More »
How to Determine What Your Iowa Car Accident Claim is Worth
If you were injured in a car accident in Southeast Iowa, you may be wondering if you can file a car accident claim for damages, and if so, how much your claim might be worth. Calculating a personal injury settlement is often a complex process, one that requires the insurance adjusters and possibly a… Read More »
FAQs about Cycling Accident Personal Injury Claims
Cycling is a fabulous form of transportation. It gets you where you need to go, works out your muscles in the process, and is gentle on the environment. However, biking can be dangerous, especially when sharing the road with quick moving vehicles. If you were injured in a cycling accident that was caused by… Read More »
Who Can be Held Liable for a Motorcycle Accident?
When an individual is injured in a motorcycle accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence they can generally hold the responsible party liable by filing a personal injury lawsuit against him/her. The liable party can theoretically be anyone, or even multiple people, but to give an idea of the types of defendants who… Read More »
What to Do After an Iowa Car Accident
Getting into a car accident can be incredibly stressful, even if the accident was relatively minor. This stress often causes those involved in the accident to speak without thinking and to act irrationally in the heat of the moment. Fortunately, individuals who have taken the time to think through what they would ideally do… Read More »
Sports Injuries and Personal Injury Claims
Playing a sport, even a non-contact sport, is inherently risky. Athletes frequently roll their ankles, trip and fall, pull their muscles, and injure themselves in a variety of different manners. Many sports injuries are relatively minor but sometimes a sports injury can be serious, debilitating, or even deadly. When a serious injury occurs the… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Personal Injury Lawsuits Involving the Government
Personal injury lawsuits (i.e. civil lawsuits claiming that the plaintiff suffered a physical injury due to the negligent or wrongful act of the defendant) come in a variety of different shapes and sizes. Most often these claims arise out of car accidents, violent acts (such as assaults), defective products, slip and falls, or incidents… Read More »
