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Child Injury

Children deserve to be protected from harm in every environment — schools, playgrounds, medical facilities, and beyond. When a child is seriously injured due to adult negligence, defective products, unsafe premises, or medical error, families have legal options. These articles explore the unique considerations involved in child injury claims, including how damages are calculated for a child’s future losses and the importance of acting within applicable time limits.

Child Injury

Your child’s injury could cost you much more than you think

Children are extremely resilient. In part because they are still growing and developing, they can sometimes recover from injuries or illnesses more quickly than adults

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,

Child Injury, Personal Injury

Preventing dog bites

Dogs are known as man’s best friend. Some people even consider their dogs to be their children. They are known to decrease stress and anxiety,

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