1. If you are reasonable with the insurance company, then they will be reasonable with you.

2. The insurance adjustor is there to help you with your personal injury claim.

3. When you are in an accident and the insurance company asks for a recorded statement, you have to give it to them or they won’t settle with you.

4. All attorneys and lawyers who advertise that they handle personal injury cases have the same skills, education, tools and experience to handle your case.

5. The insurance company for the other party is obligated to pay your medical bills and lost wages as they are incurred.

6. All attorneys charge the same fees in injury cases.

7. The tort liability system is . . . . .

To learn the other myths and more including: Should I Give a Recorded Statement? Should I Sign a Medical Release Form? How Long do I Have to Bring my Claim? For the answers to these questions and many more CALL NOW 1-800-707-2552 to hear a brief 24 hour recorded message about how to order your FREE Book and enter one of the following extensions (Car Accident- Ext. 510); (Work Injury- Ext. 511); (Personal Injury- Ext. 512) or go to www.InjuredIowan.com. However, this is a limited offer with a limited number of books available.

Flip-flops and Crocs have become staples of fashion for children, but could they be an injury waiting to happen?  Studies have shown that not only are the shoes not good for your feet, they can be very dangerous on escalators and other surfaces.  The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons has an increase in reported injuries every spring and summer directly related to wearing flip-flops.  Flip-flops were designed to be worn for short walks to and from the beach or pool, not as all day footwear.  In addition, there has been a sharp increase in injuries reported with people wearing Crocs on escalators. 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission statistics show that there were more than 10,000 injuries on escalators in 2007, while there was only one reported in 2006.  Many parents are reconsidering purchasing these shoes or making sure they limit how and when they are worn.  The slip resistant nature of Crocs seems to be the cause of the escalator injury because the shoe catches in the step and gets sucked into the escalator causing foot injuries.  As summer approaches, it is important to consider whether these types of shoes are really a smart choice.  If you do wear them, or allow your kids to wear them, remember what uses they were designed for and limit use to the appropriate activities.  For more information go to www.IowaInjuryBook.com.

The law does not require that a person is compensated for every injury. You must prove that someone else was negligent, reckless or careless and that because of their behavior you were injured.  If you have been injured in an accident that was no one’s fault or if you do not sue the right person, company or business, then the law says that you will not win your case.  You definitely do not need an attorney for every injury case. For example, our office will not accept your case if there is little or no property damage and/or your injuries are minor.  Why would we not handle these cases?  First of all, in small cases the attorney fee and costs might leave little or nothing for you after your medical bills are paid which would not be fair to you.  Also, these cases would take time away from the more significant cases that we handle. 

If you or a loved one has been injured in a personal injury accident you may be worried about your financial future or confused about what to do next.  A new Free book reveals 7 Common Mistakes made by Iowans injured in car accidents and other personal injury accidents.  The book also includes 12 Myths about Iowa Injury Cases, 6 things to know before talking to the insurance adjustor, 5 things to know before hiring an attorney and if you even need an attorney for your case.  Why would we offer a free book?  We have heard too many horror stories about people making mistakes because they did not know their legal rights which resulted in them losing thousands of dollars.  To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your copy, Call 1-800-707-2552 and enter ext. 212 (24 Hour Recorded Message) or for more information log onto www.IowaInjuryBook.com.  

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, nearly 2% of the U.S. population is bitten or attacked by a dog each year.  This translates to more than 5 million dog bite victims every year, most of whom are children.  Every day approximately 1,000 dog bite victims go to hospital emergency rooms.  During the past 10 years, the number of dogs in the United States increased by only 2%, while the number of dog bites increased by more than 33%.  Dog bite losses exceed $1 billion per year, with $345 million being paid by homeowner insurance policies.

Why do Dogs Bite and What Can Be Done to Prevent It?

There are many reasons why dogs bite.  Some bite out of fear, in an attempt to protect their territory or to establish their dominance over the person bitten.  Some owners mistakenly teach their dogs that biting is an acceptable form of play behavior, and every year a number of newborn infants die when they are bitten by dogs that see them as “prey”.

There are several common sense methods of preventing dog bites, but sometimes there is no way to avoid an attack.  If you are attacked, first try to block the attack with an object like a jacket or backpack.  If you fall or are knocked to the ground, curl into a ball, protect your face by covering your head and neck.

Is the Owner of the Dog Liable?

Iowa Code § 351.28 provides that the owner of a dog “shall be liable to a injured party for all damages done by the dog…attacking or attempting to bite a person, except when the party damaged is doing an unlawful act” (for example someone breaking into a home is not allowed to recover if he/she is bitten or attacked by a dog).  This is a lower standard than other personal injury cases where you have to prove negligence, recklessness, etc.  A new FREE Book reveals: ? 3 Ways to Avoid an Attack ? 8 Things to do if Bitten or Attacked  ?  Should You Give a Recorded Statement? ? 6 Things to Know Before Talking to the Insurance Adjustor or Hiring an Attorney and much, much more.   Why offer a Free Book?  For more than 10 years Iowa Injury Attorney Corey Walker has represented hundreds of injured Iowans, including many dog bite victims.   He has seen too many make mistakes before they had the “right” information resulting in them losing thousands of dollars.  Whether you or a loved one have been bitten by a dog or are just around dogs then this book is available to you.  Finally, you can learn about dog bites in the comfort of your own home with no risk or obligation.  However, quantities are limited so to learn how to avoid a dog bite or costly mistakes      Call Now (800)-707-2552, ext. 213 (24 Hour Recorded Message) or go to www.DogBiteBook.com.

There is an open secret among doctors, nurses and the medical community in general: Some patients lie. While some will lie about how much they drink or smoke, others will not tell their doctors about prior injuries to the same area of the body. Many doctors have a rule of thumb. Whatever the patient says they are drinking, multiply that number times three. While this may not cause any problems for a person who goes in for a physical, if a person has been injured in a car accident, work injury or another personal injury accident and lies to their doctor it can create big problems. An injured person’s credibility is very important because doctors cannot objectively measure pain or many physical limitations. The insurance company and their lawyers will use anything and everything they can against you and even a small lie can ruin your credibility. The best policy is to always tell the truth. Other than probably getting better treatment from your medical provider, you will never have to worry about what you said.

Statistically, riding a motorcycle is one of the most dangerous things that you can do.  Here are some facts about motorcycle crashes. 

1. Approximately 75% of motorcycle crashes involve a collision with another vehicle, which most often is a passenger car.

2. Of the motorcycle accidents involving other vehicles, the majority are caused because the other driver did not detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic. Often the driver of the other vehicle involved in a crash with the motorcycle did not see the motorcycle before the collision, or did not see the motorcycle until too late to avoid the collision.

3. Intersections are the most likely place for motorcycle crashes with other vehicles violating the motorcycle’s right-of-way and often violating traffic controls.

4. The other 25% of the motorcycle accidents involve single vehicle accidents with the motorcycle colliding with the roadway or some other fixed object.

There are some basic things you can do to prevent an accident in the first place and protect yourself if you are in an accident and a New FREE Book Reveals How to Not Become a Motorcycle Crash Statistic including:  ?  #1 Way to Avoid a Motorcycle Accident   ?  10 Myths about Motorcycle Accidents     ?  6 Things to Know Before Talking to the Insurance Adjustor or Hiring an Attorney.  Why offer a Free Book?  We have represented hundreds of injured Iowans including many Iowans injured in motorcycle accidents and have seen too many clients make mistakes before they had the “right” information resulting in them losing thousands of dollars.  Whether you or a loved one have been injured in a motorcycle accident or just own a motorcycle then you should read this free book.  Finally, you can learn about motorcycle accidents in the comfort of your own home with no risk or obligation.  However, this is a limited offer with only 25 copies available so to learn how to avoid an accident or costly mistakes Call Now (800)-707-2552, ext. 515 (24 Hour Recorded Message) or for more information go to www.MotorcycleAccidentBook.com.