Personal Injury Compensation is More Than a Medical Bill The idea behind compensation in personal injury cases is that the money makes the injured person “whole” again. For objective costs, this is easy to calculate. Your repair bills and medical expenses can be...
For the Injured And For A Safer Iowa
Medical Malpractice
How Do I Get Paid?
It’s a great relief to win a lawsuit or to reach a settlement, but it doesn’t mean that you’ll get paid immediately. The waiting period and legal procedures that must be followed before you receive your money does confuse clients sometimes. There are a lot of possible...
Avoiding a Bad Nursing Home
With all the worries about elder abuse and negligence in nursing homes, it’s natural to worry about which homes might be best for your loved one. It’s important to know that not all nursing homes are horror stories waiting to happen. There are many fine facilities...
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Many families worry about the care that their loved ones receive in nursing homes. However, they are not familiar enough with the signs that something could be wrong. Reassurances from the nurses are not always enough, even in cases where your loved one cannot...
Doctor Discipline Actions from the Iowa Medical Board
The Iowa Board of Medicine is authorized by state law to investigate complaints made by patients, other physicians, and personnel concerning physicians (M.D.s and D.O.s), as well as licensed acupuncturists. In such cases where the board finds that the physician has...
Does Your Doctor’s Age Matter?
When choosing a physician, do you look for an experienced doctor with years of practice under their belt? Or, do you look for degrees, certifications, or awards? Older doctors bring years of clinical experience to the table, but there are also downsides for aging...
Nearly One in Five Iowa Patients Experience Medical Errors
A new poll, organized by the Heartland Health Research Institute of Clive, Iowa, confirms that nearly one in five Iowans claim to have personally experienced medical errors including surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis, or incorrect medications. Hospitals were voted as...