Posted by Farl Greene

2 / 2 You might get a call from the other party’s car insurance adjuster if you’ve suffered injuries in an Iowa car accident. Before you decide whether or not to speak with them, you need to know how to protect your rights. What’s most important to realize is that the insurance adjuster works for …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

Car accidents cause more than just physical injuries—they can also cause mental health injuries like depression, anxiety, and in some instances Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (also known as PTSD).  Mental Health Conditions after an Iowa Car Crash Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for people in car crashes to suffer chronic pain from their injuries.  According to …

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Posted by Ben Long

After a serious car accident in Iowa, you may get a surge of adrenaline and not be feeling much pain or discomfort. Sometimes injured car accident victims can go hours, days, or even weeks before realizing something is truly wrong. Realizing You’ve Been Hurt in an Iowa Car Accident Once you realize that you do …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

You or someone you love was injured in a car accident in Iowa. The other driver’s fault is clear. The crash caused injuries that were immediately diagnosed and treated. The other driver’s insurance company has reached out to you and seems very friendly and helpful. You decide that this situation is so cut and dried …

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Posted by Farl Greene

After a serious car crash in Iowa, you may be required to pay some of your expenses out-of-pocket, especially right after the crash. While they might not be as much as your medical bills or lost wages, out-of-pocket costs can quickly add up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars. What Sort of Out-Of-Pocket Costs …

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Posted by Ben Long

If you have been in a serious car accident in Iowa, you may have been in contact with the other driver’s insurance company. They may have asked you to sign some paperwork, including a medical release form. Don’t Sign Paperwork Before Reading This Before you sign any papers, you need to know that the other …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

There may be no worse call to receive as a parent than finding out that your child was involved in a serious crash. It can be even worse when you thought your child was safely on his or her way to school. For those reasons, it can be hard to think straight when you hear …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

After a serious Iowa car accident, it’s likely you had to go to the hospital or see your doctor for your injuries. You may be wondering if you should submit those medical bills to your own health insurance. Most people are surprised to learn that you should submit your crash-related medical bills to your health …

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Posted by Ben Long

After a serious car accident in Iowa, you probably realize you need to call an attorney. However, doing an Internet search can quickly overwhelm you with potential options for a lawyer. So how do you know which one to pick? Many car accident victims will choose an attorney simply because that attorney has a law …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

Most Iowa car insurance companies have a “preferred” or “approve” body shop they have entered into an agreement with to make repairs to vehicles after a crash. You have the option of having your car fixed by the preferred shop or a body shop you choose.  There are pros and cons to both.   Upsides to …

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