For the Injured And For A Safer Iowa
A serious truck crash can leave you with painful injuries, lost income and an uncertain recovery. When you face months of treatment, it can be hard to know who should answer for what happened. The driver may not be the only person involved. Knowing who could share...
Families trust nursing homes to provide safe, attentive care for their elderly or disabled loved ones. However, that assurance depends on facilities having adequate workforce and meaningful oversight. Across Iowa, a growing dilemma of understaffing in nursing homes is...
When a hospital sends you home, you expect that your condition is stable enough to recover there. If serious symptoms develop soon after discharge, you may start to wonder whether you left the hospital too soon. In Iowa, an early discharge may support a medical...
Driving during autumn can become stressful when deer move unpredictably near busy roads. Even an attentive motorist may have little time to react when an animal suddenly enters traffic. If you regularly travel Iowa roads, this risk can be difficult to avoid. Knowing...
When a medical error causes serious injury, many patients assume the attending physician bears sole responsibility. Modern healthcare is delivered by networks of institutions, specialists, and suppliers, though, and liability can extend well beyond the doctor who...
Suspecting a loved one is experiencing abuse or neglect is a serious concern. Iowa state law creates a legal duty for certain people to report these concerns. It is important to know who must report and how the process works. This helps protect vulnerable adults in...
A severe car crash alters your life in a single second and immediate physical trauma requires urgent medical care. However, the long-term effects create permanent challenges for victims. Learning about these lasting consequences helps you prepare for the road ahead....
A unanimous decision earlier this year by the Iowa Supreme Court serves as a cautionary tale for those considering a wrongful death lawsuit – or any kind of lawsuit where there are statutes of limitations involved. It’s never a good idea to wait until the deadline is...
You see motorcycles sharing the road with cars and trucks every day during Iowa's riding season. Motorcyclists have the same rights to use public roads as any other driver. However, riders face unique dangers that car drivers never face. These dangers help explain why...
Many people with car crash injuries instantly know that they need help. They can't put weight on a broken bone or may not be able to move at all due to a spinal cord injury. They may even require emergency transportation to a hospital to stabilize their injuries....
