Stop and Check for Injuries
Never leave the scene. Call 911 right away if anyone is hurt, and avoid moving injured people unless they face immediate danger. Emergency responders will document the scene and send the right medical help.
Injured in a crash that wasn’t your fault? The car accident attorneys at Duff Law Firm, P.L.C help Iowa drivers recover the full compensation they deserve after a serious collision.
The choices you make in the minutes and days after a wreck can shape the outcome of your injury claim. Our Des Moines car accident lawyers recommend following these steps to protect your health, your rights, and your financial recovery.
For decades, Tom Duff, Jim Duff, and the Duff Law Firm team have represented injured Iowans across Polk, Story, Dallas, Warren, Linn, Johnson, Woodbury, and Dubuque Counties. We know how Iowa courts handle negligence, how local insurance adjusters negotiate, and how to build cases that win fair settlements and verdicts.Our Des Moines auto accident attorneys handle every aspect of your claim so you can focus on healing. From investigating liability to calculating lifetime medical costs, we push back on lowball offers and hold negligent drivers accountable.
Iowa car accident victims may be entitled to recover medical bills, lost wages, future treatment costs, vehicle damage, pain and suffering, and loss of quality of life. In cases involving uninsured or hit-and-run drivers, your own policy may provide critical coverage, but only if you avoid costly settlement mistakes.
Never sign a release or accept a check from an insurance company without talking to an attorney first. Once you settle, you generally give up the right to recover more, even if your injuries worsen. Our car accident lawyers in Des Moines review every offer against the true long-term cost of your injuries.
Insurance companies move fast after a crash. You should too. Call Duff Law Firm, P.L.C for a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced auto accident attorney serving Des Moines, West Des Moines, and communities across Iowa.