How Long Must You Be Employed to Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
One common question we get from injured workers is how long they must be employed before an accident is covered...
Read MoreWatch Out for a Big Rig’s Blind Spots!
Tractor-trailers are dangerous vehicles for many reasons, including their size and weight. Fully loaded, these rigs can weigh 40 tons,...
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Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover an Accident on Someone’s Property?
Many property-related accidents happen in businesses or public buildings, but a surprising number happen in people’s homes. More than one...
Read MoreWere You Injured While Traveling for Your Job?
Each year, thousands of Iowans are injured in car accidents. Many are traveling to or from work when a negligent...
Read MoreSettlement or Trial: Which is Better?
Personal injury cases seek financial compensation for bodily injuries suffered in an accident. Probably the quickest way to obtain compensation...
Read MoreDefensive Driving Tips
At Ball, Kirk & Holm, P.C., we negotiate settlements on behalf of injured motorists. We have seen up-close how a...
Read MoreIs It Time to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?
Accident victims have a lot on their minds. Immediately following a motor vehicle crash or slip and fall, many victims...
Read MoreCan You Receive Compensation for a Work Zone Accident?
As the weather warms up, Des Moines motorists can expect to see more work zones popping up to start road...
Read MoreWhy Your “Minor” Injury Might Not Be Minor After All
One question we regularly receive at the firm is, “Do I need to meet with a lawyer for a minor...
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Can You File a Personal Injury Claim While on Workers’ Compensation?
Anyone injured while working will likely receive workers’ compensation benefits for their on-the-job injury. But could you also file a...
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