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At Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP, our workers’ compensation lawyers only represent injured people. We do not represent employers or their worker’s compensation insurance carrier. IT DOESN’T MATTER IF A WORK RELATED INJURY WAS YOUR FAULT. Not infrequently we have clients in our office for reasons other than worker’s compensation consultation, only to discover that they also have a valid…
If you’re injured on the job in Council Bluffs or any other location in Iowa, whatever harm has been done may cause other, later harm. If there’s a link between the immediate and the subsequent injuries you could collect compensation for the combination of both. Your employer or its insurance company may be reluctant to go beyond benefits for injuries…
Dealing with the aftermath of an automobile accident can be an exhausting endeavor. Besides making arrangements to repair or replace your vehicle, you must deal with both the at-fault driver’s insurance company and your insurance company, schedule and attend medical appointments to assess potential injuries, and possibly consult with an attorney to protect your legal interests. Complications inevitably arise when…
We do not represent employers or their workers’ compensation insurance carrier. If you are currently involved in an active worker’s compensation claim, but do not have representation, do you get confused about some of the terms you receive in the letters from the claims adjuster? Below is some help with a few of the more common terms: Temporary Partial Disability…
Has your insurer ever presented you with a release of liability? Did you take the time and effort to carefully read the entire release prior to signing? Did you completely understand the contents of the release? Were you comfortable signing the release? The reality is most individuals hastily sign on the dotted line to quickly obtain payment without thinking twice…
At Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP, our workers’ compensation lawyers only represent injured people. We do not represent employers or their worker’s compensation insurance carrier. IT DOESN’T MATTER IF A WORK RELATED INJURY WAS YOUR FAULT. Not infrequently we have clients in our office for reasons other than worker’s compensation consultation, only to discover that they also have a valid…
When someone suffers injuries due to the negligence of another person, there are certain expectations regarding the potential economic relief provided through the legal system. In Iowa, compensatory damages are those tied to an exact cost or loss by the plaintiff as a direct result of the negligent action. However, Iowa also recognizes other categories of damages that a plaintiff…
In Iowa, lawyers, accountants, family members, and government all encourage individuals to avert and alleviate risk through the purchase of insurance policies. This is with good reason, in the event of an accident or disaster, the out-of-pocket expenses can skyrocket. To this end, there are insurance policies in Iowa covering anything from your home to travel, your car to your…
A motor vehicle accident can rattle the nerves. In some instances, it does more than that. Serious injuries and significant costs can result from an accident. For this reason many people in Iowa purchase car insurance. There are many different policies and levels of insurance coverage for residents of Council Bluffs to consider, but Iowa is unique in the United…
Personal injuries happen each day. You may slip on ice on the way to the grocery store. A fight at a sports game got out of hand and someone struck you as a bystander. These are just a few examples of the everyday personal injuries Americans face on a daily basis. Serious injuries are among the scariest things that can…