What is the Statute of Limitations When dealing with insurance claims, understanding the statute of limitations is crucial. This legal concept sets a deadline for filing a lawsuit, and missing this deadline can mean losing your right to seek compensation. Here’s what you need to know to navigate this important aspect of insurance claims. What is the Statute of Limitations? The statute of limitations is a law that sets the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated. In the context of insurance claims, this means you have a limited period to file a lawsuit if you ..read more

There are multiple factors that can contribute to a truck accident involving other vehicles on the road from weather and road conditions to factors involving the driver such as reckless driving, impairment, fatigue and distraction or an improper unsecured load. The party responsible for damages in a truck accident may include the trucking company, the truck driver, the manufacturer of the truck, or a government entity: Who is Responsible for My Injuries in a Commercial Truck Accident? Commercial truck companies may be liable if an employee causes an accident while driv ..read more

Trusting Your Insurance Agent When someone is injured in a car accident, many turn to their insurance agent expecting support only to discover that the relationship is “just business.” Although disheartening, insurance agents and their company invariably act in their own best interests with an eye on their bottom line. Trusting an insurance agent is a common insurance claim mistake. If you are seriously injured in a car accident it is important to seek the help of a personal injury lawyer who will vigorously represent you. Not Seeking Expert Legal Advice Following a car accident ..read more

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents across the nation and in Iowa. If you are injured in a distracted driving accident, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries. Start by working with an experienced personal injury lawyer who will help you pursue maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages related to you or a loved ones injuries. Any activity that takes a drivers attention away from operating their motor vehicle is considered distracted driving. Three top causes are: Visual distractions w ..read more

Spouses who own a small business together often decide that one spouse will transfer their ownership interest to the other spouse to make clean break, but what if the purchasing spouse lacks the funds to buy the other spouse out? When there are insufficient funds available for the one spouse to purchase the other spouse’s interest in a jointly owned business in a divorce, there are a number financial strategies to consider: Delaying the purchase for a defined period of time while one spouse continues to operate the business is one strategy. In other words the spouse who wishes to keep the busi ..read more

When you are injured in an Iowa car accident, what you do afterward can make or break your case when seeking compensation for your medical bills, property damage, or even pain and suffering. Some actions you should take include: Seek Medical Treatment Following a Car Accident Regardless of whether you or a family member has been seriously injured in a car accident, you should see a medical professional as many symptoms develop, or injuries worsen, in the days or weeks following an accident. This is often the case when someone suffers an injury to the neck or spine in a car accident t ..read more

When it comes to property division in an Iowa divorce, equitable distribution is used to decide how martial property and debts will be divided. Equitable distribution, or ‘what is fair’, varies from divorce to divorce, although there is certain criteria to guide the division of assets. The court will weigh various factors when dividing marital property in an Iowa divorce: Income of each spouse Earning capacity in the future The value of separate property each party owns The value of the marital property The contributions each party made to the marriage whether as a wage earner or a stay-at-ho ..read more

Workplace injuries cost employers billions of dollars every year in lost productivity and ever increasing workers’ compensation insurance rates. Employees who are hurt at work or suffer from occupational diseases in the performance of their job often face not only pain and suffering as a consequence of a work related injury, but also periods of disability that wreak havoc on their personal and professional lives financially and otherwise. Jobs such as those performed in warehouse shipping centers are fraught with both accidental injuries such as struck by or caught in between injuries as well ..read more

Wage & Hour Disputes With more employees working from home, some workers report that they are busier than ever before participating in zoom calls by day and following up on emails well into the evening hours. When work and home boundaries blur and the amount of hours put in at work start to add up, it is important for hourly workers to keep track as they may be eligible for overtime pay if they exceed a 40 hour work week. Although employers may require employees to be on call more often, it is not permissible for employers to take advantage of remote workers by not paying them for their ti ..read more

Eye safety protection is important regardless of a worker’s occupation, from jobs that require extended use of computer screens to occupations such as construction or manufacturing that may expose workers to liquids, particles or debris that can damage the eyes. In an office setting, many employees spend most of their day in front of a computer screen. It is not uncommon for office workers to experience symptoms of digital eye strain such as headaches, irritated eyes and blurred vision, which may be alleviated through proper office ergonomics such as using correct chair height, adequate equipm ..read more