Personal Injury

If you have been injured in an accident, McKelvie Law Office may be able to help you recover compensation for your injury.

Iowa, like every state, has certain time limits, called "statutes of limitations," that govern the period during which you must file a personal injury lawsuit. Depending on the type of personal injury case, you may have as little as two years to file a lawsuit from an accident. Various Iowa statutes of limitation include:

  • Personal injury generally - 2 years
  • Claims against cities/counties/schools - generally 6 months
  • Claims against the State of Iowa - 2 years
  • Workers' compensation claims - 2 years from the date of occurrence for which benefits are claimed OR if weekly compensation benefits were paid, within 3 years from the date of the last payment of weekly compensation benefits.

If you miss the statutory deadline for filing a case, your case is barred from court. It is important to consult an attorney as soon as possible to determine which deadlines apply in your case.

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Settling a case means that you agree to accept money in return for dropping your action against the person who injured you. This usually involves signing a formal document to release the other side of any further liability. An experienced attorney can help you decide whether to accept a settlement offer and will be able to provide a realistic assessment of whether a lawsuit based on your claim will be successful. A case can be settled at any time, even after a lawsuit is filed, including before trial or even after a case has been tried but before a jury reaches a verdict.

McKelvie Law Office can help you evaluate the merits of your case and whether to settle or go to trial.

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McKelvie Law Office is a respected central Iowa law firm offering representation in the areas of bankruptcy, criminal defense, personal injury, and other matters. Our office has helped hundreds of Iowans discharge overwhelming debt through bankruptcy. We provide personal advice and effective representation in court. Contact us today to learn how we can assist you.

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A client pays contingent fees to a lawyer only if the lawyer handles a case successfully. Lawyers and clients use this arrangement only in cases where money is being claimed—most often in cases involving personal injury or workers' compensation.

In a contingent fee arrangement, the lawyer agrees to accept a fixed percentage (often one third) of the recovery, which is the amount finally paid to the client. If you win the case, the lawyer's fee comes out of the money awarded to you. If you lose, neither you nor the lawyer will get any money, but you will not be required to pay your attorney for the work done on the case. However, court costs such as filing fees may still need to be paid.

McKelvie Law Office handles most personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. 

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McKelvie Law Office is a respected central Iowa law firm offering representation in the areas of bankruptcy, criminal defense, personal injury, and other matters. Our office has helped hundreds of Iowans discharge overwhelming debt through bankruptcy. We provide personal advice and effective representation in court. Contact us today to learn how we can assist you.

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