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Can I sue someone who committed a hit and run in my car if I was in it?

Yes, you could sue him and testify about what happened. If there are any other witnesses they could testify also. If he has insurance, his insurance would probably pay for a defense attorney for him and may eventually agree to pay your damages. If he does not have insurance, then you are left with a judgment that may or may not be worth anything depending upon if he works, how much he makes, if he has money in bank accounts, etc. You would have to garnish his wages and/or bank accounts if...

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No arrest for dui at scene of accident.

Your question is more of a criminal question than a car accident question. Depending upon the charge, misdemeanor or felony OWI, they have up to 1 or 2 years to file the charge. What I see as more of an issue is how and why they took your blood. If you consented, then there may not be a suppression issue, but if the doctor just took your blood and you were capable of consenting or not then there may be an issue as to whether the blood sample can be used as evidence in a criminal case against...

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How long is the statute of limitations for a minor?

Under Iowa law you have 1 year from your 18th birthday to file suit, but your medical bills are generally a claim that your parents or guardians have and there is generally a 2 year statute of limitations on the medical bill claim. You can learn more about Iowa injury law at http://www.IowaInjured.com. You should consult with a local attorney concerning the specifics of your legal matter. This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice or a legal opinion....

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Does anyone have statistics re the number of dui cases are settled by plea agreement?

If you want exact numbers you would have to go to the clerk of court in every county and either ask the clerk for the data or look at the files yourself. I would say more than 95% of Iowa OWI cases end up in a plea agreement.

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Do I have any entitlements from my corporation after being wrongfully terminated?

Under Iowa law you are an employee at will, unless you had an employment contract or are part of a union and there is a collective bargaining agreement. However, there are many different illegal reasons for firing an employee including race, age, sex, filing a workers' compensation claim, etc. You should contact an Iowa employment law attorney to see if you qualify for one of the illegal reasons. This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice or a...

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Tore ACL at work. Iowa WC allows for compensation for loss of range of motion. What about future problems with my knee?

While generally a knee injury is considered a scheduled member injury in which compensation is available for a permanent injury depending upon the impairment rating for you leg times 220 weeks. For example, a 10% impairment rating would result in 22 weeks being owed in permanent benefits. However, given a number of other factors you may be entitled to much more. At the very least you should talked to a qualified Iowa workers' compensation attorney to find-out if you should receive additional...

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Can i see my own dr till work comp calls me and then do I have the right to continue treatment with my own dr since pain is bad.

You always have the right to seek medical care from any medical provider that you choose. However, please keep in mind that your employer and/or their insurance carrier will generally only pay for medical care that they have authorized or approved. Also, if you have health insurance they may reject the claim as being a work related condition. If you are interested you can obtain a copy of a book I have written about Iowa work injuries which discusses medical care along with many other issues....

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Hould I attempt to file a law suit against my employer or would it be a waste of my time?

You are generally limited to the workers' compensation system for work injuries hear in Iowa, unless you can prove gross negligence of a co employee. To learn more about Iowa work injuries including our Iowa Workers' Compensation book that we offer at no cost, risk or obligation go to http://www.IowaWorkInjury.com. We offer the book at no cost because we have seen too many injured workers make costly mistakes. Walker, Billingsley & Bair Corey J. L. Walker Disclaimer- You should...

If i provide a no-alcohol party at my house and someone brings some, gets drunk and gets into an accident, am I liable? (in Iow

Under the current state of Iowa Dramshop law probably not, unless there were minors drinking at your house who later cause the injuries. However, that does not mean you would not be sued if something like what you described happened under a premises liability or other theory. Walker, Billingsley & Bair Corey J. L. Walker 208 N. 2nd Ave. West Newton, Iowa 50208 Phone- 641-792-3595 Fax- 641-792-0289 Work Injury, Car Accident and Other Injured Iowans go to http://www.IowaInjured.com...

If i settled in mediation, and now with major disabilties and disable, can i reopen my claim

It depends upon how you settled your case. If you did a Compromise Settlement also known as a Special Case Settlement then chances are that you have no future medical care. Walker, Billingsley & Bair Corey J. L. Walker 208 N. 2nd Ave. West Newton, Iowa 50208 Corey@WalkLaw.com Phone- 641-792-3595 Fax- 641-792-0289 Work Injury, Car Accident and Other Injured Iowans go to http://www.IowaInjured.com Practicing Primarily in Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation and Committed to...