Tama Car Accident Injury Attorneys

Sudden accidents and injuries can change lives unexpectedly. In such difficult moments, car accident injury lawyers are crucial allies. They fight for those injured due to others' carelessness, ensuring just compensation. This piece underscores the vital role these lawyers play in assisting individuals with their claims and recovery.

Accident With Delivery Truck: Here's What To Do If You're Hit By UPS/FedEx/Amazon

With the growth of the internet and online ordering, delivery trucks are more prevalent on the road than ever before. Stricter expectations force drivers to go quicker and sometimes drive dangerously to meet their job demands. If you or a loved one is involved in a crash with a delivery truck, consider the following steps:

Call 911 and Seek Medical Attention

 Anytime you are in a motor vehicle accident and feel you have sustained any injuries, call 911 immediately. If you feel pain at the scene or suspect you are injured, it's best to take an ambulance to the emergency room. Adrenaline can mask pain initially, so if you start feeling pain later, seek medical care as soon as possible.

Take Pictures

If you can stand on your own, take photographs of the crash scene and the vehicle damage. If someone with you is not seriously injured, they can take pictures as well. When speaking with the police officer, clearly explain the events if you believe the delivery driver is at fault. It's beneficial if the officer tickets the other driver or notes their fault in the report.

Refuse a Recorded Statement

You may be contacted by an insurance adjustor or investigator from UPS, FedEx, Amazon, or their insurance company. Understand that their goal is to minimize the company's liability. Providing a recorded statement is usually not in your best interest because:

- Anything you say can be used against you later.
- You may be on medication affecting your ability to think clearly.
- These professionals are trained to ask questions that may lead you to unintentionally harm your case.

For example, they might ask, “Have you had back pain before?” A hasty “no” could make you look like a liar if you've ever seen a chiropractor. These questions are often more about your lifetime history of back pain rather than the immediate incident.

Property Damage

If the delivery driver is at fault, you should be contacted by an insurance adjustor about your property damage. If your vehicle is totaled, you should receive its fair market value plus tax and registration fees. For repairable vehicles, you should receive a rental car while yours is being fixed. If your vehicle ends up with a salvage title (damage exceeding 70% of its value), you can recover the difference in its value with and without the salvage title.

Personal Injury Settlement

For minor injuries requiring only a few medical appointments, you might settle your personal injury case on your own. However, for severe injuries involving hospitalization, broken bones, or surgery, it's advisable to consult a qualified Iowa car accident attorney. Factors influencing your case’s value include:

1. Severity of injuries.
2. Documented objective injuries from X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs.
3. Hospitalization and required surgeries.
4. Lost work time and wages.
5. Permanent injuries.
6. Prior issues with injured areas.
7. Compliance with medical recommendations.
8. Impact on personal life and hobbies.
9. Comparative fault percentage under Iowa law.

An attorney will thoroughly investigate the case before estimating its worth, reviewing insurance coverage, accident reports, witness statements, photographs, medical records, and more. Our practice involves preparing detailed settlement proposals, gathering client impact statements, and submitting them to the

insurance company. Sometimes, we may file a lawsuit immediately if we suspect the other driver may try to avoid service. Throughout the process, we discuss our recommendations with you, helping you make informed decisions about settling your case.

If you, a loved one, or a friend have been injured in a car accident involving a UPS, FedEx, or Amazon truck, we offer a no-cost Iowa car accident consultation. We will spend our time answering your questions, explaining the process, and helping you decide if we are the right attorneys for you. 

Trigger Point Injections for Pain Management After an Iowa Car Accident

Car accidents can cause significant injuries and pain that may persist for days, weeks, or even months. If other treatments or home care, such as rest or physical therapy, are not effective, doctors may utilize trigger point injections to treat the pain.

What Are Trigger Points?

Trigger points are hyperirritable spots within a taut band of skeletal muscle. Patients with trigger points may experience muscle spasms, inflammation, and pain. Trigger points commonly occur in the back, upper spine, and shoulder, though they can develop in other parts of the body as well. These points are often caused by trauma to the muscle, such as from a car accident.

Understanding Trigger Point Injections

During a trigger point injection, a numbing agent like lidocaine (or a similar agent) is injected into the trigger point, causing numbing and pain relief. This outpatient procedure is administered by a medical professional using a small needle. Sometimes, a steroid is used instead of an anesthetic. Ideally, one injection alleviates the pain, but in some cases, regular treatment is needed.

While trigger point injections can be effective, they carry risks like any medical procedure. Minor side effects include pain at the injection site. Rare complications might include infection, hematoma formation, or needle breakage. Patients should discuss all potential complications with their doctor.

Affording Trigger Point Injection

Medical treatment can be expensive, but if another person’s negligence caused your car accident, you might file a claim to recover damages. This can include compensation for treatment costs, lost wages, and mental anguish. During the lawsuit, you must prove that your injuries were caused by the accident and that the other party was negligent.

What to Do If Your Spouse Is Injured in an Accident

Receiving a call that a loved one has been involved in a car accident is terrifying. This is especially true if the injured person is your spouse and the primary breadwinner of the family. You may face questions like:

- How will we pay the medical bills?
- What will happen to her job?
- How will we put food on the table?
- Who will help with the kids?
- How will I care for her after the hospital?

Steps to Take After Your Spouse’s Accident

1. Get Medical Treatment: Ensure your spouse receives the necessary medical care and follow all doctor’s orders.
2. Insurance Coverage: Determine the at-fault party’s insurance coverage to see if it’s enough to cover medical bills.
3. Uninsured/Underinsured Coverage: Check your own policy for uninsured/underinsured coverage.
4. Medical Payments Coverage: Utilize this coverage on your policy for co-pays, prescriptions, and other out-of-pocket expenses.
5. Document Lost Wages: Request written confirmation from your spouse’s doctor about time off work for calculating lost wages.
6. Review Documents: Do not sign anything from the at-fault party’s insurance company without an attorney’s review.

Seeking Legal Assistance

Seeking legal counsel from experienced Iowa car accident attorneys such as those at Walker, Billingsley & Bair can provide invaluable support in filing insurance claims or pursuing personal injury lawsuits. With a comprehensive understanding of Iowa law, their team can help gather evidence, establish liability, and secure the compensation deserved by accident victims.

Suffering from the aftermath of a car accident shouldn't impede your pursuit of justice and fair compensation. The Iowa injury lawyers at Walker, Billingsley & Bair work hard to level the field between injured Iowans and insurance companies.

That's why we provide this FREE book; The Legal Insider's Guide to Iowa Car Accidents: 7 Secrets to Not Wreck Your Case. To learn more about what our legal team will do to help you protect your Iowa injury claim, contact Walker, Billingsley & Bair to schedule a no-cost consultation. Call 641-792-3595 to order your free accident book today.