Common Questions After an Iowa Persoanl Injury Clailm
One of the most common questions our attorneys are asked each week is: What is a fair settlement for my Iowa personal injury claim? Whether you were injured in Des Moines, Iowa City, Ankeny, Newton or another town in Iowa it will have an impact on the answer. Every county is different and the same injuries sustained in Des Moines many be worth much more than the same injuries in Marshalltown. You should talk to a personal injury attorney to find-out how where you were injured will affect how much your case is worth. Other considerations are of course what your injuries are (back, neck, shoulder, brain, etc.), whether you had to have surgery, how much time you were off work, if you lost your job, if your injuries are permanent, if you have permanent restrictions or limitations and what you have told your doctors along with many other factors.
One of the most important things in determining the value of your personal injury case is your credibility. For this reason it is very important that you tell your doctors the truth about prior injuries, accidents and problems and that you do not exaggerate your injuries. Doctors receive extensive training to find-out if you are not being completely honest. Insurance adjustors are trained to look at the negative aspects of your case and make them a bigger deal than they really may be. Just like your mother probably told you, honesty is always the best policy especially when you are dealing with an Iowa personal injury case.
Your medical care and treatment is a big factor in determining the value of your claim. Therefore, it is important that if you are having pain and problems that you seek medical care. Failing to see a doctor or other medical provider for periods of months or even weeks can severely damage your personal injury claim. Make sure that your follow your doctors orders and if you are not getting better then you should go back and seek medical care.
Whether your Iowa personal injury case is a car accident, fall or other personal injury you should follow the above advice along with additional tips contained in our Iowa Personal injury book that we offer at no cost to Iowans. Iowa Attorneys Corey J. L. Walker and Erik Bair practice primarily in personal injury law and offer the book at no cost because they have seen too many hard working Iowans hurt in car accidents and other injury matters that made mistakes which cost them thousands of dollars. Iowans are beginning to realize that the insurance company for the other driver or party is not there to help them with their case. Finally, there is an Iowa personal injury book that you can review in the comfort of your own home with no risk or pressure. We have offices in Des Moines and Newton, but represent Iowans injured in car accidents, work injuries and other personal injury matters from throughout the state of Iowa.
The book sells at Amazon.com for $19.97, but you can request your copy of our book now if you live in Iowa or were injured in Iowa and do not have an attorney by going to http://www.IowaInjuryBook.com or by calling (800)-707-2552, ext. 712 (24 Hour message).
