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If you have been injured in a car accident, whether it is the result of someone else's negligence, recklessness or disregard for you or your family's safety, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the 10 to-do's at an accident scene, insurance and legal terms, 8 must-know's about car insurance, notifying your insurance company, who can recover for losses due to an accident, what can be recovered, the process of legal evidence and discovery, lawsuit timelines, the wait for payment, and the primary difference between awards and settlements.
Injury from Car Accidents
The majority of motor vehicle accidents in Iowa involve car crashes, and the most frequent types of injuries sustained during a car crash are: whiplash, closed head injuries, open head injuries, and spinal or back injuries. People frequently suffer from a variety of common head injuries in car accidents, including catastrophic traumatic brain injury from very serious car accidents.
injury lawsuit time limitations
While the statutes of limitation determine how long a person has to file a lawsuit against the responsible party to force an insurance company to reimburse them, recovery from an accident is often a long road, which affects the timeline of insurance claims and lawsuits.
recovering your losses
Often times, a person's life becomes very overwhelmed after an accident. That's where GRL Law comes in. Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm is Iowa's most progressive personal injury litigation firm. Insurance companies know and fear us; they know us as aggressive determined trial attorneys who will not hesitate to take a negligence, reckless or wrongful death case to trial. Rest reassured; the accident and injury attorneys at Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm can help you recover your losses.
results matter
Attorney Cory Gourley, Attorney Robert Rehkemper and Attorney Matthew Lindholm, the founding partners of Iowa's most progressive personal injury litigation firm will be there to help you when you need it most, to get you the results you deserve and need to restore your life and lead the life you envisioned, and find the best possible solutions for you to protect your family and your family's assets.
what if you are out of work?
Iowa personal injury laws provide protection for people who are out of work due to accidents caused by another person. Specific laws are meant to protect people from a negligent or reckless driver of a car, bus, semi-truck or other motorized vehicles. Whether or not you will be entitled to paid time off, family leave, medical leave, unemployment, rehabilitation and job training depends on the circumstances of your situation and the accident. In most cases, good medical insurance plans will result in discounted medical costs under an 80/20 or 90/10 rule.
Has a claims adjuster offered to settle your claim?
Iowa laws do not regulate maximum or minimum caps for what the insurance company can pay you; consequently, adjusters review collision claims, negotiate for the lowest pay-off (called a settlement), and base their offers on the amount of property damage or total medical bills. Many adjusters discount those costs until they must negotiate with your attorney. If an insurance claims adjuster has made you an offer, you should consult with an attorney before accepting it. Remember, the adjuster works for the insurance company; your attorney works for you.
Were you fired from your job?
Serious car accidents often mean long periods of rehabilitation before you are released to return to work. In some situations, people are fired before they are released to return to work by a doctor or complete their rehabilitation program. If you were fired because of your injuries from an accident, you may have additional claims against the insurance company of the person who harmed you.
Was someone Catastrophically injured or killed?
Very serious (catastrophic) accidents and accidents resulting in the wrongful death of a loved one cannot be reversed by a lawsuit, but the settlement from claims can help loved ones continue on a family legacy of lawyers, doctors, nurses, certified public accountants or other professions, as well as secure the family home and pay off large medical debts.
before an accident
An ounce of prevention... if you have not been in an accident, it may help you to protect your assets and future by checking your insurance policies. Please refer to insurance before the accident for information, and feel free to print a copy of the accident checklist to keep with you.
Free Initial Consultation - No Out of pocket costs
If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident, please take a moment to learn about your rights by calling the attorneys at GRL Law at 1-800-GRL-LAWS. The personal injury attorneys at GRL Law will be happy to meet with you to discuss your situation, provide you with answers, and help you understand how the law can help get through these times and prepare for the future.
About Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm
Gourley, Rehkemper Lindholm is a personal injury law firm located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Founded by Attorney Cory Gourley, Attorney Robert Rehkemper & Attorney Matthew Lindholm to protect the rights of those injured in accidents, GRL Law has taken on cases involving the largest insurance companies in the state of Iowa, the most severe damages and injuries, and the strongest corporate insurance attorneys.
