Frequently Asked Questions

Our personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing up front, and we only collect a fee if we recover compensation for you. Your first consultation with our Des Moines injury lawyers is always free.

Iowa generally gives injured people two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Some claims, including medical malpractice and cases involving government entities, have shorter or different deadlines. Speak with an injury attorney quickly to protect your rights.

The value of a car accident claim depends on your medical bills, lost wages, future treatment, pain and suffering, and the strength of the evidence. Our car accident lawyers in Des Moines review every detail before giving you an honest assessment of what your case may be worth.

Iowa is an at-will employment state, but employers still cannot fire workers for illegal reasons such as discrimination, retaliation, or refusing to break the law. If you believe your firing crossed that line, our wrongful termination attorneys can review the facts with you.

No. Iowa and federal law protect employees from retaliation after reporting workplace discrimination, harassment, or wage violations. If you were demoted, disciplined, or terminated after speaking up, contact our Des Moines employment lawyers to discuss your options.

We represent clients statewide, with the majority of our cases coming from Polk, Story, Dallas, Warren, Linn, Johnson, Woodbury, and Dubuque Counties. Our office is located in West Des Moines, and we regularly travel across Iowa to meet with clients and try cases.

Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts, even on valid claims. Having an experienced accident attorney levels the playing field, handles communication for you, and keeps you from accepting a lowball offer before the full extent of your injuries is known.

Mediation is a voluntary process where a neutral attorney helps both sides reach a resolution without going to trial. It often saves time and money while giving each party more control over the outcome. Our mediation attorneys handle personal injury, employment, and civil disputes across Iowa.

Timelines vary based on the complexity of the injuries, the cooperation of the other side, and whether the case settles or goes to trial. Some claims resolve in months, while others take a year or more. Our attorneys will give you a realistic estimate after reviewing your case.

Bring any documents related to your case, such as accident reports, medical records, photos, termination letters, pay records, or correspondence with insurance companies. If you do not have everything, come anyway. Our team will help you gather what is needed.

Most personal injury and employment cases settle before trial, but some do not. Our attorneys prepare every case as if it will be tried in court, which often leads to stronger settlement offers. If trial is the right move, we are ready to present your case to a jury.

Led by Tom Duff and Jim Duff, our firm has represented injured Iowans and mistreated workers for decades. Clients choose us for our trial experience, our track record of results, and the straightforward guidance we provide from the first call through the final resolution.