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Understanding Medical Malpractice: When Does a Mistake Become Negligence?

We place enormous trust in our doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers. When we enter a hospital or clinic, we believe we’re in capable hands—hands guided by years of training, experience, and a commitment to do no harm. But what happens

February 4, 2026

Medical Malpractice

SGLT2 inhibitors may increase risks in some diabetes patients

Iowa residents who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes should be aware that a certain class of drugs called SGLT2 inhibitors could potentially increase

June 22, 2017

Truck Accidents

Do you know why commercial truck accidents occur?

A commercial truck accident can happen for a variety of reasons. As a motorist, you always do your part to remain as safe as possible

June 15, 2017

Medical Malpractice

The symptoms associated with a collapsed lung

When Iowa residents suffer a collapsed lung following an accident or a surgical error, they may experience a number of complications. If it is not

June 7, 2017

Car Accidents

Iowa’s strict seat belt laws are not protecting children

Iowa has some of the strictest child passenger safety laws in the country, but research from Harvard University and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical

May 30, 2017

Car Accidents

Facts about distracted driving in Iowa

On roadways in Des Moines and throughout the state of Iowa, distracted driving is becoming a growing concern. According to the Iowa Department of Transportation,

May 24, 2017

Medical Malpractice

Getting a second medical opinion

Iowa patients who want to get another opinion about a diagnosis may want to consider obtaining a virtual second opinion. The telehealth and telemedicine industries

May 17, 2017

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