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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

Birth Injury

Why would a doctor want to cool my baby after birth?

If your newborn received cooling therapy, it is likely because he or she was diagnosed with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). This birth injury is a

February 6, 2020

Truck Accidents

Drivers may not realize just how much space tractor-trailers need

You have probably driven next to a tractor-trailer hundreds of times. The first couple times you drove next to a tractor-trailer may have been nerve-racking.

February 5, 2020

Car Accidents

What drivers should do after crashing a rental vehicle

People often love to vacation around the holidays. Here in Iowa, winters can be very frigid, limiting many people from their usual outdoor activities. That’s

February 4, 2020

Car Accidents

Ignition interlock testing linked to distracted driving crashes

Ignition interlock devices that test drivers’ breath for alcohol before allowing their vehicles to start contribute to the enforcement of drunk driving laws in Iowa.

January 15, 2020

Car Accidents

Driver distraction doubles when car safety systems are engaged

Distracted driving accidents in Iowa and around the country are often blamed on cellphone use, but some of the most advanced automobile safety systems could

January 14, 2020

Birth Injury

3 common, but serious birth injuries

The birth of your child should be a joyful occasion, and the days following the birth should be filled with worry-free bonding as you welcome

January 12, 2020

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