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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Iowa on
Q: So I was in a hit and run accident, where the person that hit me and fled the scene didn’t have insurance and I did.

My insurance company was still pursuing him, but he is now on his way to prison for a long time . How do I still get paid ?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 23, 2024

An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Look into the UM (Uninsured Motorist) provisions of your insurance policy. These coverages are supposed to offer protection in this type of accident. Consider trying to set up a free initial consult with an Iowa... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Gov & Administrative Law for Iowa on
Q: Were my rights violated? cops beat me like it was a gang initiation & injected me with ketamine. I stopped breathing.

In Omaha I got into it with the bouncers and the cops came. I was drunk. The cops ended up beating & choking me till my head n lips were blue n purple. half of it on video. They were beating on me with their fists hitting me in my head repeatedly. They did everything to me except shoot me taze... View More

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answered on Jan 28, 2024

Based on the details provided, it does sound like there could have been violations of your rights and excessive use of force by the police officers. Some key things to consider:

- The repeated beating and choking clearly seems excessive, especially once you were subdued and not posing an...
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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Gov & Administrative Law for Iowa on
Q: Should my teen's car be titled in their name or parent?
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answered on Aug 15, 2023

The decision to title a teen's car in their name or the parent's name depends on various factors. If the teen is the primary driver and responsible for the car's expenses, titling it in their name can provide a sense of ownership and responsibility. However, if the parent is... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Animal / Dog Law, Civil Rights and Municipal Law for Iowa on
Q: The city where I reside has deemed my dogs as dangerous with no proof, citations, or incidents.

I have all supporting documents to prove my case.

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

You have every right to be concerned and frustrated by the situation. When a city deems dogs as dangerous without any proof or incidents, it's important to take immediate action to protect your pets and your rights. Gather all your supporting documents, including any vet records, training... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Iowa on
Q: My home town tried to force me to pay additional fees for having a working service dog and retaliated when I denied.

The city where I reside has deemed my dogs as dangerous with no proof, citations, or incidents.

Stephen Douglas Lombardi
Stephen Douglas Lombardi
answered on Aug 27, 2024

What is the name of your hometown? In what state is it in? What is the exact wording of the statute or ordinance being applied? What is the dog’s breed? Where do you keep the dog? Are you keeping it in a chain link enclosure with a gate that can latch? Do you have homeowners insurance that covers... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Foreclosure, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Collections for Iowa on
Q: I need a lawyer to deal with a bank who's practices are questionable they're trying to repossess my house

They went and took everything out of my checking account trust me out on the road with no money I've been in contact with him all the way through they want everything in many position where I can't work with them anymore I feel when they willfully and deliberately set out to break me and they did

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 22, 2023

An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. I'm sorry your question went unnoticed. You mention that you need a lawyer - this forum is not set up like an attorney referral service. Attorneys here can't offer their services. You would need to reach... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Personal Injury for Iowa on
Q: Hallo I fell at Walmart and got injured it is not usual slip and fall trip and fall I just fall lifting what I need

Coz I couldn't find help and in my own judgment if there is no one working from aisles 13 to 20+ for approximately 30min then customer must help themselves or go somewhere else what I couldn't coz I have 4 year old at home and I need air-conditioning unit asap on very hot day

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 31, 2023

People often injure themselves by being impatient.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Iowa on
Q: In asbestos settlement. Verdict was overturned for new trial based on our attorneys misconduct. Iowa is 33% Texas is 40%

Judge stated 33% of settlement . contingency is percent of case yet attorney cost were more than our settlements Texas charges legal cost and percent is it legal

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 11, 2023

An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It's difficult to offer any meaningful input without seeing the file - were there additional expenses - health care provided on a lien basis after denial of insurance coverage, expert testimony, technical reports,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Iowa on
Q: What do I do when I've been served court papers for a negligence claim for an accident I wasn't in?

There is 2 others in my town that have same exact name. One is my mother and then another woman I don't know.

My mother wasn't in an accident and I don't know anything about an accident.

The address on the papers show the defendants address to be one that is not... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 12, 2023

An Iowa attorney could advise best, but it looks like you posted your question last week and it remains open - and this is something you probably want to address promptly to avoid unnecessary legal troubles. You could call the law firm to let them know there is a case of mistaken identity here.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Federal Crimes and Identity Theft for Iowa on
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me where I could find someone who has this v2k tracker machine so that I could get hel

Patent History

Publication number: 20200390360

Type: Application

Filed: Aug 19, 2020

Publication Date: Dec 17, 2020

Inventor: Da LI (West Covina, CA)

Application Number: 16/997,656

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answered on Mar 19, 2023

If you are experiencing distressing or unusual symptoms, it is recommended to consult with a medical or mental health professional who can evaluate your symptoms and provide appropriate treatment options. They can also provide guidance on resources for coping with your symptoms and connecting you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Iowa on
Q: Supreme court dismissed personal injury case from auto accident. Anything else to be done to win this yet? Perm injuries
Stephen Douglas Lombardi
Stephen Douglas Lombardi
answered on Jan 24, 2023

What’s the case name? There’s no way to answer your question without first reading the Supreme Court’s opinion.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Iowa on
Q: I want to knw if I can sue my hospital for delayed treatment and not being made comfortable with a leg injury

On October 3rd I was injured at work and went to mary greeley hospital er in ames and x-rays were done and I was in and out in a hour on the following Thursday Oct 13th I went back cuz I was still in pain and I had to wait for 4hours before anyone came to check on me and actually talk to... View More

Stephen Douglas Lombardi
Stephen Douglas Lombardi
answered on Oct 17, 2022

Can you or should you? I am doubtful any lawyer would take such a case. A four-hour delay does not amount to the level of damages that would be required to know if liability exists.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Medical Malpractice for Iowa on
Q: In Iowa can statements made by an individual with serious head trauma and concussion be used in court?

Operator suffered from serious brain trauma in accident and was questioned right after. It was clear operator was confused which was a result of a concussion from the accident. Operator couldn’t recall events of accident for three days after the accident. Officer wrongfully believed operator was... View More

Erik Luthens
Erik Luthens
answered on Mar 27, 2022

You need to obtain a professional opinion (expert witness) from a neurologist who can identify how the collision would have affected the injured person’s ability to offer a trustworthy statement (from an evidentiary standpoint).

Erik Luthens

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3 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Personal Injury and Sexual Harassment for Iowa on
Q: Adultery in the state of Iowa

What recourse does a husband have in Iowa if his wife is openly committing adultery and refuses to stop?? The only respite she is offering is a divorce for which the husband has to pay along with losing half of the assets. She is openly mocking him by saying that in Iowa, he is screwed by the... View More

Austin J Luse
Austin J Luse
answered on Oct 11, 2021

Iowa is a "no-fault" state, meaning that adultery, etc., cannot be used against an opposing party in divorce proceedings. Additionally, Iowa is a "marital property" state, meaning that any assets, aside from specific exemptions (including inheritances kept in separate accounts),... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Appeals / Appellate Law, Car Accidents and Legal Malpractice for Iowa on
Q: Definition of/penalties for lawyer perjury when sworn in as a witness in IA.
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 9, 2021

An Iowa attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If this involves motor vehicle accident litigation, your selection of categories makes sense. However, this could also be something that an attorney who deals with criminal law/professional conduct matters could have... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Small Claims for Iowa on
Q: Can my dads friend come after me for $1100 to fix his truck after accident with a mini bike without an insurance claim?

I was in an accident where I lost control of my friends minibike and hit his dads, friends truck. I suffered a broken wrist due to it and two days after the incident, the guys wife reached out saying the estimated cost to fix the truck was $1100 and that I would rightfully have to pay it because... View More

Tim Bottaro
Tim Bottaro
answered on Oct 6, 2021

If they turned the claim into their insurance company and it was paid, the insurance company would have a right to go after you for reimbursement.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Iowa on
Q: If someone says they want to see you hang your self is that illegal
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 3, 2021

Generally no--it's more like a curse "I wish you to get Covid"

In some circumstances it could be actionable but that would take money because no lawyer would take the case. Spend the money on getting counseling on any fallout, and how to avoid or deal with creeps like the person who said that.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Iowa on
Q: I fell down on someone's property and was wondering if I could take them to court

The sidewalk leading to the apartment building was raised up and my toe caught it. I busted my mouth open, broke my finger that I now have had surgery and pins put In, I can't work and I can't afford the medical bills

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 17, 2021

I'm sorry about your fall and the resulting injuries. An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It's possible you have a case, but it could depend on the circumstances of the fall. You describe a raised sidewalk, and if that amounts to a serious enough... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Iowa on
Q: How much should i expect forge a settlement? Someone cut Me off and ended up running my arm over. Had to have em surgery
Erik Luthens
Erik Luthens
answered on Jul 6, 2020

A reasonable settlement value depends on many factors including, but not limited to liability; the amount of your medical expense (past and future); the amount of your loss of earnings (past), the amount of your loss of earning capacity (future). This is not a do-it-yourself project; I suggest... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Iowa on
Q: On May 25, 2018 someone opened a car door into my daughter's lane of traffic causing her to hit the door resulting death

Is it too late to proceed in a criminal case against the person that opened the door

Stephen Douglas Lombardi
Stephen Douglas Lombardi
answered on Jun 1, 2020

There is no way to answer your question. Only prosecutors have the power/authority to file criminal charges. You can file a report with the police, but only a prosecutor has the discretion to bring charges.

Has an estate been opened? The estate has the right to bring the action.

If...
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