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Did You Know?    
 
 
Falls at a construction site may not be your fault
The most common accident at construction sites is falls, either on the same level or from height. More fatalities occur from falls than any other construction activity.

 


Personal Injuries can happen to you at any time and any place in Des Moines. You could be at work, at home, or even out shopping. There is no telling where or how a personal injury may occur, or who may be at fault. To locate personal injury lawyers nationwide click here. That is why you need a Personal Injury Lawyer to assess any personal injury you may obtain as a result of your day-to-day activities.

 
Traffic Fatalities in Des Moines    
 
 
2003 Traffic Fatalities   2004 Percent of Safety Belt Use   2003 Pedestrian Fatalities   2001 Boating Fatalities  
441   86   18   1  
 

A personal injury can be simply explained as any circumstance or situation wherein you feel a physical and/or mental injury has occurred. Hundred of thousands of individuals in the United States are personally injured and have a right to file a claim against the individual, party, or company that is liable for the personal injury.

How our Des Moines Personal Injury Lawyers can help you:

 
Des Moines Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Iowa couple awarded $15,388 in work related personal injury case (12/22/1999)
Plaintiffs, Sharri and Thomas Gamerdinger, filed suit against defendants, Patrick Schaefer and Deere & Company, for damages the Gamerdingers sustained as a result of a collision at Deere's plant between a motorized cart driven by Sharri Gamerdinger a
256/98-377
 

Lawyers and Attorneys in Des Moines specializing in Personal Injury lawsuits are a special breed of lawyer with a passion for defending those who have suffered injuries as a result of the negligence or carelessness of others, including individuals, parties, or entities such as companies.

Lawyers will also:

  • Assist you in fighting against large corporations if they are at fault for your injuries
  • File any suits, claims, and motions relating to your personal injury or any violations thereof
  • Assess the damages incurred and give you an estimate so you can file for the maximum compensation
  • Appear in court for you so you can focus on recovery from your personal injury

Here are several examples of cases in which a personal injury lawyer in Des Moines can help you in getting immediate money compensation:

  • Workplace Accidents
  • Head, Back, Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Slip and Fall Injuries
  • Defamation
  • Animal Bites
  • Auto Accidents
  • Car Crashes
  • Denied Insurance Claim

You should contact a lawyer even if you have just a small concern. Our personal injury lawyers will answer your questions regarding your potential settlement. You need to file your personal claim, whether large or small, and see what your legal rights are immediately.

Contact a personal injury attorney in Des Moines now!

Get legal help for your injuries by hiring a lawyer in Des Moines that you are sure will handle the case with respect to you and the legal profession. Hire a personal injury lawyer that has experience in your claim area.


 
Des Moines Audio & Video    
 
  Injury Risks in Florida Rise after Hurricane
AUDIO, RM, 44Kbps, 4:51, 9/27/2004

As officials and rescue teams in central Florida assess damage from the area's third hurricane of the season, they report a rise in injuries and accidents. Statistically, more dangers emerge in the days after a hurricane has struck, according to relief workers
Source: NPR
 
 
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Latest news about injury cases in Des Moines and nationwide:

U.S. Chemical Safety Board Concludes Safety Deficiencies Caused Texas City Disaster
In a 335-page final report released today, federal investigators from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) conclude that "organizational and safety...
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New Year Fireworks-Related Injuries Remain High
According to the Injury Prevention and Control Program of  the Hawaii State Department of Health, 94 people were treated at Hawaii emergency d...
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Violence During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Early Childhood Mortality
Domestic violence towards mothers during pregnancy significantly raises the risk of death for their children during the earliest stages of childhoo...
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Injury Terms

 


Today's Terms

Years of Potential Life Lost

Definition:
Years of potential life lost (YPLL) is a measure of premature mortality. YPLL is presented for persons under 75 years of age because the average life expectancy in the United States is over 75 years.

Nursing home abuse

Definition:
There are many ways physical elder abuse can present itself, such as: Bed Sores, Malnutrition,Dehydration Bruises, Broken Bones, Poor Hygiene.

Wrongful Death

Definition:
Wrongful Death is defined as the death of an individual as a direct result of the negligence of another individual, company, or entity.

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Personal Injury Resources

 


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Personal Injury Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Personal Injury:

  • Workplace Accidents
  • Head, Back, Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Slip and Fall Injuries
  • Defamation
  • Animal Bites

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Des Moines Injuries Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Injuries attorney you should contact our Injuries Personal Injury Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Ames
  • Ankeny
  • Bettendorf
  • Burlington
  • Cedar Falls
  • Cedar Rapids
  • Clinton
  • Council Bluffs
  • Davenport
  • Des Moines
  • Dubuque
  • Fort Dodge
  • Iowa City
  • Marion
  • Marshalltown
  • Mason City
  • Muscatine
  • Newton
  • Ottumwa
  • Sioux City
  • Urbandale
  • Waterloo
  • West Des Moines
 


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