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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

Motorcycle Accidents

Fatal motorcycle accident kills two

Motorcycles are popular here. After all, with Iowa’s wide open spaces and beautiful countryside, there is no wonder why. But, motorcycle accidents happen, and sometimes,

August 11, 2020

Dog Bites

Owner’s liability for dog bite injuries in Iowa

A large majority of the population in the Des Moines area own a dog. Dogs are like family for many people and are treated well.

July 27, 2020

Medical Malpractice

Types of catastrophic dental errors

Dental malpractice can often times be overlooked when we think about medical malpractice claims. However, it does fall under the same category, and catastrophic dental

July 13, 2020

Pedestrian Accidents

Which type of vehicles cause the most pedestrian fatalities?

With the combination of distracted drivers, drowsy drivers, drivers who are under the influence and those who are behaving recklessly behind the wheel, roads have

July 10, 2020

Child Injury, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

Summer is a prime time for drowning incidents

Summer is in swing in West Des Moines, and for many this means a trip to the lake or a dip in the pool. Unfortunately,

June 22, 2020

Personal Injury

Construction workers remain particularly susceptible to major injury

Anyone, no matter their occupation, can suffer an injury on the job. Of course, there are some jobs that simply carry more risk of physical

June 15, 2020

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