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After a loved one of yours is killed in an auto accident in Iowa City or Cedar Rapids, you do have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the company and/or driver of the bus on behalf of your loved one. However, you will need to hire an Iowa wrongful death lawyer to help you out with the process. You see, just because you are legally permitted to file suit doesn’t mean you are going to win your case. There are certain things that must be proven before a judge will rule in your favor. One of those is negligence. According to the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education, “negligence is a failure to use ordinary care, i.e., doing something a reasonably careful person would not do under similar circumstances.” [Read more…] about Can I File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit on Behalf of a Loved One Who Was Killed in an Auto Accident?

As much as we would like to rely on our doctors and nurses to provide us with the care and treatment we need, there are occasions where mistakes are made. And unfortunately, not everyone who is impacted by these mistakes is able to walk away alive. [Read more…] about Iowa Family Awarded $29.5 Million in Medical Malpractice Case for the Death of Their Loved One

While many find Drones, also known as a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle), to be intriguing and exciting, others are learning about the dangers associated with these flying “toys.” Just last month, a mother and her one-year-old son were playing at Crow Park in Bettendorf, Iowa when something unexpected occurred. [Read more…] about Iowa Child Suffers a Gash to the Face After Out of Control Drone Hits Him While at the Playground

When you choose a doctor to receive treatment from, regardless of what their specialty is, you expect that the care you receive meets the standard level. That is, you should receive the same level of care you would no matter what doctor you choose to go to. Sadly, not all physicians meet this standard as some engage in behavior that is not required for a patient’s treatment or neglect to provide treatment despite the diagnosis that has been given. And when a physician is found guilty of negligence or failing to provide a patient with adequate care that results in them developing a more severe condition or even an injury, they risk being sued for medical malpractice. [Read more…] about Recently Retired OB-GYN in Iowa Sued for Medical Malpractice

By now, it is clear that distracted driving increases the chances of an accident occurring and has claimed thousands of lives to date. But, were you aware that distracted walking is also a contributor to fatal accidents? That’s right. Did you know that every day in the U.S, more than 40 kids are hit while walking? Of course, some of these incidents occur because of a careless or inattentive driver, but others do happen on account of a distracted walker. And according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, “teens now account for half of all pedestrian deaths among children 19 and under.” [Read more…] about Is Your Child a Distracted Walker?

If you live in Iowa and are a fan of McDonald’s or dine in at the fast-food establishment on occasion, you may want to avoid ordering a salad or any meal that contains lettuce for the time being. According to CNN, health departments in both Illinois and Iowa are now investigating several cases involving individuals who may have become sick from eating McDonald’s salads. The cyclospora parasite, which is what health officials are saying may be present in the salads, causes intestinal illness and many other discomforting symptoms. [Read more…] about McDonald’s Salads May Contain a Parasite that Causes Intestinal Illness