Iowa Medical Malpractice Lawyers

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What Happens If I Am Injured In The Course Of Medical Treatment?
If a medical professional makes an error that results in injury to the patient, the patient may be able to sue the negligent party or parties for monetary damages to compensate him or her for the … more
How Do I Know If My Injury Constitutes Medical Malpractice?
Medical professionals are not expected to be infallible and there may be poor results from treatment that do not amount to malpractice. Medical professionals are expected to exercise the basic … more
Is There A Time Limit In Which I Need To File A Lawsuit For Medical Malpractice?
The law requires that you file a lawsuit within a specified period of time depending on the nature of the claim and the entity that caused your injury. This is referred to as the statute of … more

How Wrongdoing in a Civil Lawsuit is Investigated
Before damages can be recovered in a civil lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant is liable for damages. The court requires that the plaintiff prove liability by a standard known as “preponderance of the evidence.” Simply put, the plaintiff must prove that the allegations against the defendant are more likely true than not true. Plaintiffs are not held … more
Dangerous Drugs and Product Liability Law
It is difficult for a consumer to adequately assess the safety of a drug before taking it based on limited knowledge. Instead we rely on others such as drug manufacturers, distributors, doctors and pharmacists to help us make the right decision regarding pharmaceutical drugs. While many drugs do what they are intended to do and help relieve our pain or improve our health, some drugs … more

20 Tips to Prevent Medical Errors
This Patient Fact Sheet, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, addresses … more
Five Steps to Safer Medical Care
Guide to Health Care Quality
This booklet, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), discusses … more
Quick Tips When Getting Medical Tests
Quick Tips When Talking to Your Doctor