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Barbara J. Diment
1025 Ashworth Road, Suite 505
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
Phone: (866) 712-2254
Fax: (515) 222-0885
The workers compensation & personal injury claims and settlement attorneys at the Diment Law Firm are dedicated to serve their clients in central Iowa, including the cities of Adel, Albia, Ames, Boone, Cedar Rapids, Centerville, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Fort Madison, Indianola, Iowa City, Jefferson, Keokuk, Knoxville, Marshalltown, Nevada, Ottumwa and Winterset , and the communities that make up
Appanoose, Boone, Dallas, Greene, Johnson, Lee, Lin, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Monroe, Polk, Story, Wapello, Warren, and Webster counties.
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I feel so grateful to be an attorney in Iowa with the knowledge and experience to represent people who have been injured in accidents and who need someone in their corner to assist them in facing the many challenges of our legal system. The truth is that insurance companies who defend claims for personal injury have many, many resources, while ordinary people do not. The injured, who are not effective advocates for themselves, or who simply cannot be effective through no fault of their own, can find that the system does not treat them fairly and their lives may be forever changed by an accident which was not their fault and for which they do not receive full and fair compensation.
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| I understand how difficult the process can be for many to obtain justice in our courts. For my part, I am committed to doing my best everyday to help my clients through this process and towards a fair and reasonable resolution of their claims. The courage of my clients dealing with serious injury or the loss of a loved one inspires me to try harder on their behalf, and I am truly thankful to be involved in what is for many the only trial they will ever have and their single opportunity to obtain the measure of justice they deserve. READ MORE }} |
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| According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), someone is involved in a car accident every ten seconds in the United States. This high frequency of car accidents makes motor vehicle accidents the most common personal injury cases in the courts today. In most states, motor vehicle accidents are covered by negligence law, although some states have laws (known as “no-fault” laws) that state that the driver that caused the accident is irrelevant to the case. Generally, however, motor vehicle drivers have to use the amount of care that a reasonable person would employ under the circumstances. Negligence is failing to use reasonable care. READ MORE}} |
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Q: Can I be compensated even if the accident was my fault?
Q: Who can I sue for compensation for my injuries?
Q: How much compensation can I get?
Q: Will I have to go to court?
Q: Where will the money to pay for my injuries come from?
Q: When will I get my money?
Q: What do I do if I can't afford a lawyer?
Q: Do I have to go to the doctor?
Q: How soon must I file my claim?
Q: What if the responsible driver or his or her insurance company offers me a check? |
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| There are various ways that Personal Injury may result. Personal Injury may be caused by defective or dangerous consumer goods, motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls or even animal attacks. Personal Injury attorneys are experienced with recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of your case. They know before you pursue legal action if you have a potential case and what would be needed to make it stronger. READ MORE }} |
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Q: What's the first thing I should do if I am injured?
Q: Do I have a winnable Personal Injury case?
Q: How long do I have to file a lawsuit?
Q: What should I bring when I meet my lawyer?
Q: What award may I receive from my Personal Injury lawsuit?
Q: What is "negligence?"
Q: Is there any other possibility for Personal Injury liability if negligence can not be proven?
Q: How will the person who caused my injury be punished?
Q: What if death occurs before the Personal Injury lawsuit is completed? |
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| According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), someone is involved in a car accident every ten seconds in the United States. This high frequency of car accidents makes motor vehicle accidents the most common personal injury cases in the courts today. In most states, motor vehicle accidents are covered by negligence law, although some states have laws (known as “no-fault” laws) that state that the driver that caused the accident is irrelevant to the case. Generally, however, motor vehicle drivers have to use the amount of care that a reasonable person would employ under the circumstances. Negligence is failing to use reasonable care.
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Q: Can I Sue My Employer Instead of Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim?
Q: Can I Sue If My Employer Disputes My Claim?
Q: Can My Employer Retaliate Against Me for Seeking Workers' Compensation Benefits?
Q: What Are My Rehabilitation Rights? |
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| Wrongful death occurs when companies or individuals are negligent or either of these are found to have misconduct in their duties to others. These include car accidents, medical malpractice, occupational accidents and others. Statutes are in place for every state to establish procedures for bringing actions against the responsible party or parties; in this case, it is called a Wrongful Death Statute. These statutes list the proper litigants allowed to file suit in a wrongful death, including survivors such as spouses, children, parents and siblings among others. READ MORE}} |
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Q: What if a death occurs before bringing a personal injury lawsuit?
Q: Are the parents of unborn children able to file suit in a w rongful death?
Q: How do they determine if the death may be punishable by c riminal action? What is the difference between the civil and criminal cases that can be filed?
Q: May punitive damages be requested in wrongful death cases?
Q: Do all states have the same laws for wrongful death suits?
Q: What if the person never held a job?
Q: May pain and suffering of a deceased be sued for?
Q: May wrongful death actions be filed in cases of children or the elderly? |
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Des Moines, Iowa Attorney practicing in Iowa primarily in Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury. Lawyers at the Diment Law Office are dedicated to serve their clients in Iowa, including the cities of Adel, Albia, Ames, Boone, Cedar Rapids, Centerville, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Fort Madison, Indianola, Iowa City, Jefferson, Keokuk, Knoxville, Marshalltown, Nevada, Ottumwa and Winterset , and the communities that make up
Appanoose, Boone, Dallas, Greene, Johnson, Lee, Lin, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Monroe, Polk, Story, Wapello, Warren, and Webster counties.
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© MMIX Barbara J. Diment Email: info@dimentlaw.com Address: 1025 Ashworth Road, Suite 505, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
Phone: (866) 712-2254 Fax: (515) 222-0885 The information you obtain at our firm web site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. It is
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