A fall on public property can cause injuries that disrupt work and daily routines. Those disruptions often add financial stress as medical bills grow and missed shifts reduce income. If you tripped on damaged steps outside city hall or fell inside a city building, you...
For the Injured And For A Safer Iowa
Year: 2026
Who may be liable in an Iowa truck accident?
A serious truck crash can leave you with painful injuries, lost income and an uncertain recovery. When you face months of treatment, it can be hard to know who should answer for what happened. The driver may not be the only person involved. Knowing who could share...
Iowa’s nursing home staffing crisis: What families should know
Families trust nursing homes to provide safe, attentive care for their elderly or disabled loved ones. However, that assurance depends on facilities having adequate workforce and meaningful oversight. Across Iowa, a growing dilemma of understaffing in nursing homes is...
Can leaving the hospital too soon lead to malpractice?
When a hospital sends you home, you expect that your condition is stable enough to recover there. If serious symptoms develop soon after discharge, you may start to wonder whether you left the hospital too soon. In Iowa, an early discharge may support a medical...
Stay alert for deer on Iowa roads this fall season
Driving during autumn can become stressful when deer move unpredictably near busy roads. Even an attentive motorist may have little time to react when an animal suddenly enters traffic. If you regularly travel Iowa roads, this risk can be difficult to avoid. Knowing...
Who can be held liable for medical malpractice?
When a medical error causes serious injury, many patients assume the attending physician bears sole responsibility. Modern healthcare is delivered by networks of institutions, specialists, and suppliers, though, and liability can extend well beyond the doctor who...
What to do if you suspect someone is experiencing nursing home abuse
Suspecting a loved one is experiencing abuse or neglect is a serious concern. Iowa state law creates a legal duty for certain people to report these concerns. It is important to know who must report and how the process works. This helps protect vulnerable adults in...
What are the long-term effects of a serious car accident injury?
A severe car crash alters your life in a single second and immediate physical trauma requires urgent medical care. However, the long-term effects create permanent challenges for victims. Learning about these lasting consequences helps you prepare for the road ahead....
What the 2026 Supreme Court ruling means for wrongful death
A unanimous decision earlier this year by the Iowa Supreme Court serves as a cautionary tale for those considering a wrongful death lawsuit – or any kind of lawsuit where there are statutes of limitations involved. It’s never a good idea to wait until the deadline is...
Motorcyclists beware: These risks make you vulnerable on the road
You see motorcycles sharing the road with cars and trucks every day during Iowa's riding season. Motorcyclists have the same rights to use public roads as any other driver. However, riders face unique dangers that car drivers never face. These dangers help explain why...