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 when that trust is broken? When a medical error leaves you with permanent complications, additional […]
What you need to know about personal injury claims in Iowa
A person’s negligence can lead to harm to others. Victims can file a personal injury claim against liable parties. A personal injury claim can allow victims to hold liable parties accountable for their actions. With a successful personal injury claim, victims can recover fair compensation for their losses and seek justice against liable parties. Victims […]
Understanding Your Rights After a Birth Injury: A Guide for Iowa Parents
Every parent has dreams for their child – but those dreams can be absolutely shattered due to complications during labor or delivery that leave a child with a preventable birth injury. In Iowa, parents need to understand their rights when a medical provider’s negligence leaves their child severely injured. Here is some essential guidance: What […]
What is the standard of care for medical providers?
Patients generally trust the doctors who treat them. While the vast majority of doctors take patient care seriously, some are not as safety-conscious as they should be. When medical professionals are negligent, patients can suffer harm, which could lead to grounds upon which they can file medical malpractice claims. One concern that is central to […]
4 of the most common types of medical malpractice
Medical malpractice is far more common than many people assume. A 2016 study from Johns Hopkins Medicine determined that medical errors were the third-leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease and cancer. The study calculated that almost 10% of all deaths in the U.S. stemmed from a medical error. Notably, the study […]
Does not wearing helmets limit your rights in a motorcycle wreck?
Motorcycle crashes can cause catastrophic injuries, which in turn, can cause missed work and massive medical bills. Often, motorcycle crashes also result in extensive property damage. Frequently, motorcyclists are not to blame for the wreck but faced with large bills, it is common for injured riders to be anxious about their rights after a crash. […]
How do you set a value for a wrongful death claim in Iowa?
When someone in your family dies because of lawbreaking or negligence on someone else’s part, your entire family suffers, not just the person who dies. Iowa protects the victims of criminal actions and negligence by letting them file a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party. If someone dies because of another person’s actions, their […]
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 always been dangerous for pedestrians. Recent research found that the type of vehicle involved in collisions with people who are not in vehicles can play a huge role in the […]
Existing drug shown to reduce swelling after brain injuries
Injuries that affect an individual’s brain or neck can change the course of their live. This is why they are referred to as catastrophic injuries. They can leave a victim with limited mobility, long-term emotional effects, and medical and rehabilitation costs that are financially disabling. In many instances, these victims feel hopeless about their future. […]
Why truck accident lawsuits are different from typical car accident suits
Accidents involving large commercial trucks are more dangerous than other accidents on Iowa roads for the simple reason that semitrailers and other trucks are so much bigger and heavier than other vehicles on the road. It’s just a matter of physics: n 18-wheeler carrying 80,000 pounds of goods carries a lot of force. If it […]