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Personal Injury Lawyers in Des Moines, Iowa

The attorneys at Des Moines Injury Law can handle a wide range of personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, car accidents, dog bites, slip and fall accidents and truck accidents. We understand how difficult it is to sustain injuries in an accident and want to help you get justice. We offer free initial consultations and will take the time to carefully listen to your case.

At Des Moines Injury Law, we pride ourselves in going the extra mile for our clients. We will assist you in filling out the legal paperwork in a timely manner, gathering evidence, identifying key witnesses and negotiating with insurance companies. While we settle the majority of our cases out of court, we’re also prepared to go to trial. If the defendant’s insurance company is not willing to offer an adequate settlement, we will present your case in front of a judge and jury.

Our goals are to reduce stress and maximize your compensation. We will be there for you every step of the way and keep you informed about your case. We are fully committed to our clients’ cases and have collected large awards for them over the years.

Whether you have been the victim of a car accident, dog bite, slip and fall accident or medical malpractice, our personal injury lawyers can assist you. We will thoroughly explain what your case would involve during the initial consultation and answer all of your questions.

Common Types of Personal Injury Cases

There are several types of personal injury cases our attorneys can assist with, including:

If you or a loved one is the victim of a personal injury because of someone else’s negligence, contact a top personal injury lawyer at Des Moines Injury Law today.

Car accidents occur every day in Iowa and can cause various injuries, from broken bones to brain injuries. If you were injured in a car accident due to another driver’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation.

Whether you were bitten by a stranger’s or friend’s dog, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries. Dog owners are held responsible if their dog bites someone else.

Commercial truck drivers deliver food and other goods around the country. However, if truck drivers are distracted, drowsy or act in another negligent manner, they can cause an accident. Since trucks are much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, they are more likely to cause catastrophic injuries.

Unfortunately, it is also possible to suffer injuries while under a medical professional’s care. Common types of medical malpractice cases include surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medications mistakes and birth injuries. If you believe that you are the victim of medical malpractice, it is important to speak with an attorney promptly about your legal options.

Slip and fall accidents can occur in many different settings, from grocery stores to parking lots. Property owners are responsible for keeping their premises safe for others. If they fail to do that and someone falls, they can be held liable. Common slip and fall injuries include broken bones, bruises, head injuries and spinal cord injuries.

Car Accident

We handle a variety of car accident cases, including rear end and hit and run accidents.

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Motorcycle Accident

If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident, our attorneys have the knowledge and qualifications to help.

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Truck Accident

If you or a loved one have been hurt because of truck accident, we are here to help.

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Dog Bite

These accidents can occur almost anywhere, and often cause serious injuries, so turn to us for help.

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Why You Should Choose Des Moines Injury Law

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    We provide answers to a variety of common personal injury questions to help keep our clients well-informed.

    After being injured in a car accident, the medical bills and other financial issues are likely beginning to pile up and cause you stress. You may have options to pursue a legal claim to secure the compensation that you need and deserve to cover the costs of your accident, medical bills, and other related losses. A car accident lawyer can discuss your case with you, answer your questions, explain your potential options, and more. There is no replacing the legal knowledge and experience of a car accident lawyer working on your specific case. Don’t hesitate to get the legal guidance you need on your case.

    Depending on the situation, the responsible party in a bus accident could be the bus company, the city or town, the company that employs the drivers, or another party that caused the accident. Each case is unique and some research into the companies or local government transportation departments involved may be needed to put together a case and determine fault. Bus accidents can be complicated since there are many factors to consider, and you may be wise to consult with an experienced bus accident lawyer about the details of your accident and your potential legal options to pursue a case for compensation.

    Due to the large size of a truck, they are more likely to cause serious and catastrophic damage when they are involved in an accident. Because of this, the injuries and damage to others can be severe, meaning that you will need a substantial amount of compensation to recover your losses. Truck accidents can also mean that you’re going to have to deal with a trucking company that has a bottom line to consider, rather than an individual and their insurance company. Our truck accident lawyers know how to deal with these companies on your behalf and are not intimidated by them and their lawyers.

    Legally speaking, motorcyclists have the same rights to the road as cars, even though they are assuming some personal risk by choosing to drive a vehicle with less protection in the event of an accident. If you or your loved one have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may have a case for compensation. It is recommended that you discuss your options with one of our experienced motorcycle accident lawyers before it is too late and before making any decisions about how to move forward. Even if you decide not to pursue a legal claim, after meeting with a motorcycle accident lawyer you will have the information needed to make an informed decision.

    After the death of a loved one that you believe was killed wrongfully, meaning their death was caused by or the fault of a person or group (in basic terms), you may have options to pursue a legal claim. Depending on the circumstances, typically close family members, dependents, and other affected persons can file a wrongful death lawsuit. We would always recommend that you speak with our wrongful death lawyers about the details of your case before you make any decisions or sign any documents. Your lawyer will answer all of your questions, explain your options, provide legal guidance, and more.

    Travel injuries could include injuries that occur while using major transportation options such as planes, trains, buses, subways, and others. Whether the injury occurred while in the vehicle or in the station, airport, etc you may have legal options to consider for a claim for compensation to recover your damages and losses caused by the accident or injury. It may be wise for you to speak with our experienced travel injury lawyers who are knowledgeable and experienced in this area of law and can review the details of your case and discuss your legal options with you.

    For any major injury, such as a spinal cord injury, you may have a strong case to sue an at-fault party for compensation, depending on the circumstances of your injury or accident. If some kind of negligence or intent to harm was involved you may have options to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, damages, and more. Your spinal cord injury lawyer from our office can help you evaluate your case and determine the value. You may have legal options and talking with a spinal cord injury lawyer will help you get the legal guidance you need.

    Many head injuries will be considered brain injuries, especially if any kind of impairment to the brain has occurred. Impairment could include memory loss, mobility issues, coma, and more. From a concussion to a traumatic brain injury, all can be serious and require necessary, but expensive, medical care. Depending on the circumstances of your or your loved one’s brain injury you may want to discuss your legal options for compensation with one of our experienced and qualified brain injury lawyers. Time may be of the essence to ensure you have all your options available, so talk with our lawyers sooner rather than later and before you sign anything from anyone.

    No two cases are the same when it comes to slip and fall accident injuries, including yours. But you likely do have options to recover your losses and get compensated for your injury. Your options could include simply formally requesting the compensation you deserve from the responsible party, filing a lawsuit, going to court, settling out of court, and more. You would be advised to work with a reliable slip and fall lawyer on your case to find out if you have a strong case, get legal advice, get answers to your questions, and more.

    In short, yes, dog owners are responsible for their dogs and required to follow city, country, and state laws when it comes to leashes, fences, vaccines, and more. Dog owners are also responsible for injuries when they bite people or other pets in most cases. Your dog bite lawyer from our office will be a reliable ally who has the experience needed to provide legal advice, discuss your options, answer your legal questions, and more. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may not want to wait any longer before you lose opportunities.

    Although you do not technically need a lawyer to file a lawsuit for a bike accident, it is strongly recommended that you seek legal counsel from an experienced bike accident lawyer who can file your lawsuit on your behalf. The help of a lawyer will be irreplaceable when it comes to legal guidance. Your lawyer will take care of filing paperwork for your case, researching your case, representing you in legal settings, answering your questions, and more. Working with a lawyer will take the burden off you for the legal proceedings that are only just beginning while you focus on recovering from your injuries.

    Recreational accidents can make for tricky legal claims in many cases, but your recreational accident lawyer can discuss the details of your case and provide you with legal guidance. No matter the details of your boating, hiking, swimming, skiing, etc. accident, you may be able to receive compensation for your damages and losses. Your lawyer will work to show fault and responsibility of the other parties involved so that you can recover the damages and compensation that you need. While you focus on recovering from your injuries, your lawyer from our office will focus on your case.

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