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Iowa Personal Injury Lawsuit & Settlement
Personal injury Attorneys Areas of Practice
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Carney & Appleby, PLC, located in Des Moines, Iowa, is a law firm that focuses on a variety of practice areas in Polk County. We serve clients throughout the state of Iowa. We provide experienced legal advice and representation regarding the following areas of practice:
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| LOBBYING, LEGISLATIVE/REGULATORY SERVICES AND ADVOCACY |
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Carney & Appleby, PLC, located in Des Moines, Iowa, is a law firm that focuses on a Legislative Law and Lobbying in Polk County. We serve clients throughout Iowa State and as well as Washington D.C. Our clients rely on our legislative lawyers and lobbyists to guide them through the maze of the legislative and administrative rule process. Click Here For More Info
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CRIMINAL DEFENSE
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| Criminal law covers “public wrongs”, or offenses against the public and order. The federal, state, and local governments all define these laws and prosecute people who commit these crimes. Public wrongs range from traffic violations to the most serious offenses such as rape or murder. Those charged with a crime all called “defendants." READ MORE > |
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| Is it possible to be prosecuted for an attempt to commit a crime? |
| Who is a prosecutor? |
| How does a prosecutor decide whether to charge an individual with a crime? |
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FAMILY LAW
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| Family law rules relate to both relationships between family members as well as a family and society. Family law reflects shared values by society pertaining to how people who are related should treat one another. Family law attorneys can assist people with prenuptial agreements, divorce, paternity, child custody and child support, and in some instances, adoption. When you are faced with an important decision pertaining to a family relationship, seek the legal advice of one of our experienced attorneys. READ MORE > |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Family Law
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| What is a marriage? |
| What is a divorce? |
| What is common law marriage? |
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INSURANCE DEFENSE
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| While some federal law is involved in insurance, most laws governing insurance are at the state level. For this reason, insurance defense requires attorneys with local expertise. This document will help you to understand the basics of insurance law, in order to work more effectively with your attorney. READ MORE > |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Insurance Defense
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| How is a legal dispute between an insurance company and a policy holder resolved? |
| In insurance terminology, what is an exclusion? |
| What is "subrogation?" |
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| MEDICAL MALPRACTICE |
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Medical Malpractice occurs when a physician fails to properly treat a medical condition and the negligent act or omission is the cause of additional or aggravated injury to the patient. Obviously the physician cannot be responsible for the original underlying medical problem. This negligence could cause a case against the doctor if his/her actions differ from generally accepted standards of practice, or it may be against the hospital for improper care. These include problems with nursing care, medications or sanitation. READ MORE >
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Frequently Asked Questions about Medical Malpractice
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| What is medical malpractice? |
| If I think I have a medical malpractice claim, what should I do? |
| What is "informed consent?" |
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MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Motor Vehicle Accidents
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| Can I be compensated even if the accident was my fault? |
| Who can I sue for compensation for my injuries? |
| How much compensation can I get? |
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PERSONAL INJURY
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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. READ MORE > |
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| What's the first thing I should do if I am injured? |
| Do I have a winnable Personal Injury case? |
| How long do I have to file a lawsuit? |
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| ADMINISTRATIVE LAW |
| Estate planning, which includes legal documents like wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, is the process of preparing instructions on how to manage your assets after your death. State and federal laws apply to estate planning, and so do taxes. In order to protect your assets, it may be necessary to create legal entities such as limited liability companies (LLCs) or family partnerships. The estate tax and other related issues are a hot political topic, and estate laws change often. It is vital to consult an experienced estate planning attorney, in order to protect your assets and meet the goals of your estate planning process. READ MORE > |
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| What is a trust? |
| What is a will? |
| How can I revise my will? |
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Des Moines, Iowa Law Firm practicing in Iowa primarily in Administrative Law, Criminal Defense, Family Law, Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury (including claims and settlement), Legislative Law, Business Law, Real Estate, Construction Law, & Wills and Trusts, Estate Planning. Lawyers and attorneys at Carney & Appleby, P.L.C. are dedicated to serving their clients in Central Iowa, including the cities of Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Waterloo, Denison, Dubuque, Webster City, Newton, Knoxville, Ottumwa, Corydon, Decorah, Grinnell, Montezuma, Sioux City, West Des Moines, Clive, Centerville, Ames, Spencer, Emmetsburg, and the communities that make up Polk, Pottawattamie, Linn, Scott, Black Hawk, Crawford, Dubuque, Hamilton, Jasper, Marion, Wapello, Wayne, Winneshiek, Woodbury, Story, Poweshiek, Appanoose, Clay and Palo Alto counties.
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Carney & Appleby, P.L.C. is located in Des Moines, IA and serves clients in and around Grimes, West Des Moines, Des Moines, Clive, Berwick, Urbandale, Altoona, Norwalk, Cumming, Johnston, Runnells, Polk City, Carlisle, Mitchellville, Bondurant, Waukee, Elkhart, Martensdale, Prole, Alleman, Hartford, Dallas County, Polk County, Story County, Warren County.
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