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I-35 I-80 I-235 I-380 Collisions/Accidents

Recently, while behind a moving vehicle that had to stop quickly, my 16 year old daughter lightly hit the rear end of the vehicle. There appeared to be no damage to either vehicle but my daughter gave the other driver her name, phone number and insurance info. Later that day the driver called and said that after she washed her vehicle (a 2004 black Malibu) she found several scratches that she says has to be from my daughter barely hitting her. She now wants us to pay for the damage. She says she has an estimate of $350.00. What do you advise us to do?

Pedestrian Collisions Causing Injury and Death

My mom was crossing street in crosswalk. She was one step from stepping UP on the curb when a car came around the corner and struck her. She seriously injured and taken to hospital. She suffered severe brain trauma and was in ICU for 5 days before we had to let her go. The police said they did not drug or alcohol test the driver. Isn't that a law in Iowa to make sure they do that?

How can a pedestrian avoid being hit by oncoming traffic?

Car and Tractor Trailer Accidents

My son had his drivers license pulled in the state of Iowa. He was living there at the time. He said it was pulled due to having possession of marijana. I would like to know more about the charges and if there is a fine we can help him with to get this behind him. Is it best to hire an attorney to do this, as I am not familiar with the processes involving problems with police or criminal acts.

In March of 2007 I was the victim of a hit and run. I was driving and was hit on the driver's side by a car going approximately 90 mph according to the police. My head hit the door post, my face broke out the door window, My car was spun around and slid on its side about a block before coming to rest. I remember very little of what followed. I was taken to hospital by ambulance on a backboard and wearing a collar. They paid little attention to me over the next 3 1/2 hours except for taking some xrays. Then they sent me home. When my family and friends objected to this (they were worried about my head) the staff refused to do a head CT and sent me home anyway. By the next day my head, face, neck, shoulder, arm, ribcage, etc was swollen and bruised. My balance was off and I was having trouble speaking and focusing. When the swelling went down I had a facial palsy along with misc other problems. I have seen approximately 17 different doctors, I've been to Mayo Clinic and U of Iowa hospital. I had a CT about a week after the accident and was told it was normal but many doctors have said I have skull fractures, lesions on my brain from bleeding, my brain is twisted in my skull, my cerrebellum is fallen and pushing on my brainstem. I may have fractures of my C1 and C2. My right vertebral artery isn't working right and my basilar artery is kinked. My symptoms include facial palsy, vision difficulties, my tounge goes numb, I stop salivating, I bite my lips and toungue due to loss of muscle control. I also have a headache on the left side only most of the time, if I look up or tilt my head back I pass out, my left arm is weak and I have loss of feeling on my entire right side. I can't think straight, I can't multi-task, my speech is affected and I drool on myself. My balance is off so I fall alot and am always bruised. Trying to compensate for my balance issues has caused my knees to dislocate. I get nauseous alot. They say that in addition to the nerve problems there is also a vascular component. I'm told I will be like this now for the rest of my life. I lost my job, I had to take out my pension and lost alot of it due to my age (52) and am now on Social Security disability. I have been told by doctors who failed to document it that I should have been hospitalized and put in a HALO. I had an unstable neck injury that is no longer fixable without killing me. None of the hospital records agree. The nurses contradict the doctor who contradicts the EMTs who brought me there. And the EMT report said the damage to my vehicle was minor but my vehicle was totaled and the police report said there was more than 5000 dollars worth of damage. I just found out last summer that the hospital refused to do a CT and that I only saw a doctor for a couple minutes all the time I was at the hospital. My memory is effected by my 'minor' brain injury. Do I have a case? Is it too late? The kids who hit me were gang members who were shooting at each other while driving. They have nothing and will always have nothing.

I was involved in a car accident that was the fault of the other driver, I was driving under suspension at the time will this hurt my settlement with the othe drivers insurance company?

Large Damage, Major-Serious Injury and Death Cases

Police Brutality: My son was exercising visitation with his daughter; there were NO legal custody papers at the time. A sheriff deputy came to the house, told my son he had to give the child to the mother. Witnesses say my son didn't say a word but turned and walked back inside the house. As he turned to go back in the house the deputy grab him from behind, punched him 3 times, pushed his head onto a 4x4 post, threw him to the ground, handcuffed and arrested him.  I tried to get my son out of jail that night; I took 3 witnesses with me stating my son had done nothing wrong, he hadn’t even spoke a word. The jailer refused to release him until the next morning. I have pictures of some scratches and a black/blue eye. In the weeks that followed my son was charged with disorderly conduct which was later dismissed due to 'in the best interest of justice'. We file a complaint about the assault but the County Attorney did nothing with filing charges against the officer. Several months later the deputy was fired for aggressive behavior. Do we have a good case against the county? And how do we find a good attorney to take it?

Will the police conclusion of an accidental shooting preclude a civil action?

I was in a fight with a bouncer and arrested for assault and disorderly conduct. The assault was thrown out but now they're coming after me for restitution due to medical bills the 'victim' suffered, yet he was uninsured and didn't file a worker's comp claim. Am I responsible for this as it would've been covered under worker's comp in Iowa? How can pecuniary damages be determined if he didn't follow the victim's compensation fund's own criteria of being a source of last recourse to establish if I even owe a dime?

Cheerleading Safety and the Law of Cheerleading

My mother is severely over weight and I am 18 years old and i take care of her back in August of 2009 she told the doctor that she is unable to come up and see him and he kept treating her to take away her medication and in December 2009 we finally convinced him to come to our home and see her well since then he is now trying to force her to go to a nursing home after he told her it was her choice and she has told him she doesn't want to go she is satisfied with the care I provide her and now he is refusing to refill her medicine and threatening to turn me into DHS can he do this i need help bad.

Are there any safety standards for high school and college cheerleading coaches?

Is cheerleading a contact sport?

Workers' Compensation

Was injured at work, can my employer take away my vacation hours banked up while I am on workers comp awaiting surgery for a broken heel for payments for health insurance plan?

I'm a truck driver and was injured in an accident. After seeing the doctor I was told to rest for 7 days, see my doctor and then have therapy. The employer is having me stay in a motel to recover. I'm from Fl and the company is in Iowa, can they do this?

How many days can an employer wait after an offense, to give you a write up?

What do you do when you've experienced a wrong-site, wrong-patient or wrong-procedure surgical error?

Is it legal to perform a tubal ligation without written consent?

Motorcycle Accidents

What is uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage on my auto insurance policy?

What are some of the things I’ll need to prove a car accident claim?

If I wasn't wearing a helmet during an accident and suffered traumatic brain injury, will I be precluded from recovering money damages?

Construction Site Accidents

If a construction worker falls to his death, what if anything can be done legally?

There is a stress tag on the lanyard I use on the construction site. What is it for?

Does OSHA require locking type snaphooks on pole strap systems used by linemen after 1 January 1998?

Injury Caused by Property Defects

My sister was dancing in a casino banquet room where a band was playing. She slipped off her high heels and was dancing barefoot. She cut her foot on a small piece of glass. The casino staff was very attentive and took care of the cut and asked her to go to the ER. She did not go that night but decided to go in the morning as the cut felt worse. The ER staff removed a small piece of glass from her foot. She has sent the first bill from the doctor to the casino whom told her that they would pay for it no problem and that the check was in the mail. Three to four weeks have gone by with no check. She has since received another bill from the hospital. Now the casino said that because she was barefoot it was not their fault. A friend of hers who is an employee at the casino told her that the next day after the incident the casino had posted a sign saying to keep your shoes on at all times, or something to that effect. She lives in Illinois but the Casino is in Iowa. Is the casino liable?

If you belong to a club and besides dues they are assessing members $3,500. They say you can pay the assessment in 85 dollar monthly installments. If you quit the club in two years are you liable for the rest of the assessment?





 




Injury happens on your property -  A 15 yr old's father gave permission for his son to snowmobile @ our house and he wrecked my snowmobile after he had received instructions along with others. He caused around $10,000 in property damage and his father said to send him a bill, I don't want to but this boy was also hurt and had surgery on his hip. Am I liable?

Tenant-Landlord Relations

Must we return a rental deposit if the property burned to the ground?

My wife wants a seperation, i told her thats fine but im not leaving the house who has to leave?

I rent an apartment and last week on saturday I came home at night to discover my entire apartment was covered in two inches of water, there is water coming down the walls, out of sprinklers all over my apartment. I am unable to live in my apartment as the above apartment sprung a water leak and totally damaged my aparment and belongings. I can't live there and haven't and had the electricty taken out of my name today. The landlord is offering to let me out of my lease and/or offering me another apartment, but after speaking to others in my building and seeing hte mold in teh walls I can't stay here. Will I loose my deposit? Do i have to give him written notice? can I charge him for moving expenses, damages to my property? This is the third time with in the past two years that the same plumpbing people have been to this property to repair broken pipes adn I can't afford to get ...

MOTORCYCLES, TRUCKS AND AUTO WRECKS

After the wreck the other driver admitted it was his fault, but now he's recanting! Can he do that?

WORKPLACE INJURIES

If I'm hurt at work what benefits am I entitled to receive?

Why is it important to tell my supervisor about being injured?

I injured my shoulder on the job six months ago. I am scheduled for surgery. I would like to know what the proper procedure is for dealing with work comp. What I am entitled to in Iowa formula weekly while out? I also have been told that I probably will not be able to go back to the same work. Will I receive a settlement and how should i go about this in legal form would like to prevent the war of work comp.? Thank you for your reply.

WHAT IS FAULT AND NEGLIGENCE?

School treats and peanut allergies. Must the parents who provide school treats pay medical expenses for student's allergic reaction?

How can you prove fault or negligence against a railroad? The train was stopped for a long long time and I ran into it. Are they at fault for blocking the roadway?

Can an 8 year old be found to be negligent?

PROPERTY CASES

I purchased a Mini Dirt Bike from a Dealer on payments. My son rode it 2 times. Now it will not work. If there is not a contract should they have to give my money back?


My car was parked on a city street, and hit by another driver. The car was totaled, and I'm currently trying to deal with her insurance company. They won't give me the value of the car that I have asked for. They have given me a rental car for the meantime. Can they take it from me if we haven't settled? I was not in the car when it was hit, however, the accident caused several days of emotional distress. Is it possible to sue in small claims for this even though I was not physically injured? Thanks.




 




My car was legally parked at a park and ride in Iowa and I returned to find it totaled. We found the suspect vehicle and it was reported stolen shortly before it hit my car. Who do I go after for damages? Can I go after the owner of the vehicle that had hit mine? I only had liability insurance.

TRIAL PRACTICE

What does it mean if your case is hereby dismissed for want of prosecution, pursuant to R.C.P. 1.944?

How can I make my civil trial practice more effeciient during the initial interview process?

How can I find the name of a small business owner who's closed but never delivered furniture I paid for?

DEFAMATION - LIBEL AND SLANDER

My City clerk has been giving my name out to residents angry they have to actually obey the laws. It stems from complaints and contact from Ombudsman, which I contacted. She has been telling them 'well you can thank xxxx for you getting fined'. Since this I have been vandalized and recieve hate mail. Is this defamation or public information?

A woman with whom I had an affair threatened me with sending some of the very graphic pictures we took together to my wife. Is there anything I can do legally to stop this? The pictures were obtained willingly and include both of us in some of them. She has also told me that she might send them to my workplace and to an internet site. Are some of these actions legal and others not? She says that since the pictures were not obtained without my consent and since there is no extortion or blackmail there is nothing I can do. This part is true - she just wants to hurt me and nothing else. Is she able to do this legally or not?

My ex-boyfriend is threatening to release a very sensitive and privately made video tape and is refusing to destroy it or to cooperate with it's destruction. He has even threatened to show the contents to others. What can I do to protect my privacy?

BEING A CLIENT

What are ALL of my rights as a teenager? What choices can I make with out parental input?

I live in Iowa and have a "common law" marriage. What steps do I need to take to divorce my husband.

I am a recently seperated mother of2 and my soon to be exhusband has the children living with him. there is no court papers at all on custody or visitation filled. we ha arranged for me to comepick up my children this weekend but now my soon to be exhusband is refusing to let  me see them and take them for no reason. wut can i do?

General

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I-35 I-80 I-235 I-380 Collisions/Accidents

2/8/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Ohio's low end coverage, so easy even a caveman consumer can buy into it.

The insurance industry doesn’t want you to read this. They don’t want you figuring out you’ve bought insurance that is virtually useless to you. They will stop their gavels and yell that to adopt a broader view, one that actually provides more people with coverage, that it will drive up insurance rates; but I don’t see how. If they are honest with themselves they will admit their argument is total bull.

Welcome to the Lombardi Law Firm website. Knowing your rights and how to protect yourself is important. Always be alert to risks that can cause you injury or get you killed.  Steve Lombardi provides commentary and insight on this blog, The Verdict and also writes for the Des Moines market of the InjuryBoard.com and on occasion on the Des Moines Register web site. Steve Lombardi has more than 30 years in civil litigation including death and injury cases for workers and their spouses for all types of accidents and injuries. Attorney Steve Lombardi is a personal injury lawyer. Join us in making the world a safer place. (515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com )


Motorcycle Accidents

2/7/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Motorcycle Accident in Iowa Revisited

The driver of the Geo Metro was identified as Elmer Peterson, 70, of Grand Mound. The motorcyclists were identified as Xavier Cuevas, 34, of Davenport, Steven Timmerman, 31, of Davenport and Gordon Lofgren, 66, of Blue Grass. All were driving Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Have you been involved in a motorcycle accident or wreck?  Do you need a lawyer to assist you? Welcome to the Lombardi Law Firm website. Lombardi Law Firm has litigated in the area of motorcycle accidents since 1981.

We try to make our website an interesting source of information for all people who may have suffered an injury or been killed. We attempt to provide information that makes you more aware of how to avoid injury and death.  We are here to assist you to stay safe or if injured or killed to assist with your legal claim for civil damages. Call us if you have legal questions or if you have safety questions. (515-222-1110) We are willing to assist you in finding answers to your questions and regularly write about safety questions that readers bring to our attention. Good luck on the job and be safe. Steve Lombardi is a personal injury lawyer in Iowa, but prides himself on doing more than just practicing law. Join us in keeping the construction site safe.

If you or your spouse is involved in any kind of accident contact the Lombardi Law Firm. We will assist you with your claim. Steve Lombardi has more than 28 years in civil litigation including death and injury cases for workers and their spouses from construction accidents and injuries. We don't charge you to talk with Mr. Lombardi to find out if you have a case. Don't delay call him today. Attorney Lombardi writes for blogs at The Verdict on Lombardi Law Firm, the Des Moines market of InjuryBoard.com and on occasion on the Des Moines Register web site.

Know your rights, act proactively and protect yourself.

 


I-35 I-80 I-235 I-380 Collisions/Accidents

2/7/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Crappy Consumer Insurance: USAA’s Fade-Away UM Coverage –Disserving the US Military

What USAA is doing is shameful. They are taking advantage of our servicemen and servicewomen to make a buck for them leaving our young men and women without insurance coverage when they need it the most. The shame is on you USAA. Your policy language comes right out of the gutter where you should have left it.

Workers' Compensation

2/5/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Does fault matter in a workers' compensation case in Iowa?

Many workers and their spouses and dependent children don’t know it but fault has nothing to do with receiving death benefits under Iowa law. Take for example the semi-truck-pickup truck collision that took place on January 11, 2010 between Daniel Carl and Jay Harmelink who died in the collision. The report implies that Harmelink was at fault for crossing the center line of Highway 175 two miles east of Odebolt. I draw no conclusions that he was and I wish his family well in their time of grief. Today it’s important we learn about the law and a family surviving. We separate that which is real and relevant so that others may know how to deal with their own situation.

I-35 I-80 I-235 I-380 Collisions/Accidents

2/5/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Ohio UDM - Suckerpunching those with low limits! Using Fade-Away Coverage

In Ohio if you have low limit insurance your underinsured coverage is probably uselss to you. In other words you're paying for nothing. Using credit provision in this case USAA paid nothing under the UDM policy in a death case.

2/4/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Ohio Underinsured Coverage – They took it away and still charge you a premium.

USAA is selling UM coverage in Ohio that fades away when you most need it. They take it away from the insured with a credit provision. Read this article and then read your policy and then switch policies or company that writes it.

Welcome to the Lombardi Law Firm website. Knowing your rights and how to protect yourself is important. Always be alert to risks that can cause you injury or get you killed.  Steve Lombardi provides commentary and insight on this blog, The Verdict and also writes for the Des Moines market of the InjuryBoard.com and on occasion on the Des Moines Register web site. Steve Lombardi has more than 30 years in civil litigation including death and injury cases for workers and their spouses for all types of accidents and injuries. Attorney Steve Lombardi is a personal injury lawyer. Join us in making the world a safer place. (515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com )


Injury Caused by Property Defects

2/4/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Table Saw Injuries to Adults and to Children

Both children and adults are injured by table saws every year. In this study the causes are examined and tell us how to avoid being injured or how our children can avoid injury in shop class.

I-35 I-80 I-235 I-380 Collisions/Accidents

2/3/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Distracted Driver's boyfriend lets the beans out of the bag

This accident demonstrates the importance of a good investigation and the difficulty of proving the at-fault driver was distracted by a cell phone call that led to a collision. Here is what happened. The date is January 13, 2010 and the location is 1301 Siebenthaler Avenue in Dayton, Ohio. Sorry all you Buckeyes but I’m picking on you again. Seems lately it’s pretty easy to do. Let’s get back to the facts of this accident. An adult female is driving her car, for some reason crosses the center line and causes a head-on collision with an oncoming car. A passenger in the struck vehicle is taken to the hospital, but the driver is reported to be uninjured.

Welcome to the Lombardi Law Firm website. Knowing your rights and how to protect yourself is important. Always be alert to risks that can cause you injury or get you killed.  Steve Lombardi provides commentary and insight on this blog, The Verdict and also writes for the Des Moines market of the InjuryBoard.com and on occasion on the Des Moines Register web site. Steve Lombardi has more than 30 years in civil litigation including death and injury cases for workers and their spouses for all types of accidents and injuries. Attorney Steve Lombardi is a personal injury lawyer. Join us in making the world a safer place. (515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com )


2/3/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Is the Ohio Legislature Sucking on Lead Painted Lollipops?

Ottumwa, Iowa native Danielle N. Brinser, 20, a senior airman at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base was killed when trying to cross Ohio 444 on a green light. The other vehicle failed to stop and yield at the intersection light. The other car was driven by Nicholas C. Hart, 23 who failed to stop for the red light and struck Brinser’s Toyota.

Welcome to the Lombardi Law Firm website. Knowing your rights and how to protect yourself is important. Always be alert to risks that can cause you injury or get you killed.  Steve Lombardi provides commentary and insight on this blog, The Verdict and also writes for the Des Moines market of the InjuryBoard.com and on occasion on the Des Moines Register web site. Steve Lombardi has more than 30 years in civil litigation including death and injury cases for workers and their spouses for all types of accidents and injuries. Attorney Steve Lombardi is a personal injury lawyer. Join us in making the world a safer place. (515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com )


Deforming Civil Rights through Tort Reform

2/2/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Made In America Meets The Participation Trophy

Do you ever wonder how you know when you need tort reform? You know you need tort reform when someone is injured badly after the people in charge either forgot or just didn’t do what they were supposed to do. If you work for a company or a supervisor that ignores safety, this is a good idea. Long term tort reform is your best investment if safety is an after-thought.

Welcome to the Lombardi Law Firm website. Knowing your rights and how to protect yourself is important. Always be alert to risks that can cause you injury or get you killed.  Steve Lombardi provides commentary and insight on this blog, The Verdict and also writes for the Des Moines market of the InjuryBoard.com and on occasion on the Des Moines Register web site. Steve Lombardi has more than 30 years in civil litigation including death and injury cases for workers and their spouses for all types of accidents and injuries. Attorney Steve Lombardi is a personal injury lawyer. Join us in making the world a safer place. (515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com )


Large Damage, Major-Serious Injury and Death Cases

2/2/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Is the Melissa Lewis Murder Motive ID'd in the Rothstein Plea Agreement with the United States?

Remember Melissa Lewis? If you dont' know about her read my blogs below. Don’t ever forget her. My guess is Tony Villegas thinks about her all the time. He must also think about Scott Rothstein the Fort Lauderdale lawyer who has now plead guilty of a $1B+ Ponzi scheme involving his ‘friends’ and colleagues. I first wrote about Mr. Rothstein’s law firm when one of the lawyers in his firm turned up dead.

I-35 I-80 I-235 I-380 Collisions/Accidents

2/1/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Texting while driving, a broken hip and delayed start at ISU.

Imagine you’re 16-years old, driving east on Highway 20 in Iowa, the weather is not a factor and you’re in high school. There is a car coming towards you and the driver can’t see what you’re doing. He can see your face, looking down, eyes focused on something of great importance. Well at least important enough to direct your attention away from the road ahead; the same one he’s driving on. What is so important that would direct your attention from the road ahead?

That’s enough for today, but come back tomorrow to read The Verdict blog/blawg at Lombardi Law Firm or posts on the InjuryBoard – Des Moines, where I will discuss other car-truck-semi-motorcycle accidents in Iowa. And as always if you are in an accident and need legal services we encourage you to call us sooner, rather than later.

In Texas for assistance contact Beth Janicek with the Law Offices of Beth Janicek or Jeffrey Rasanksy with the Rasanky Law Firm in Dallas. In Minnesota we recommend you call upon Mike Bryant with Bradshaw and Bryant for legal advice. In Oklahoma Noble McIntyre and Jeremy Thurman of Oklahoma-Law.com of serves those with I-35 collision or accident questions. And in Iowa call myself, Steve Lombardi, with the Lombardi Law Firm.

Interstate 35 is a part of the United States Interstate Highway system running north-south from Duluth, Minnesota (at an intersection known as the Can of Worms) to Laredo, Texas. Its length is 1568.38 miles (2,524.06 km).

The law firms mentioned in this article work in cooperation to assist injured clients who have accidents in one state, but live in another state. This arrangement allows the client to get better service with no additional cost. Please call us sooner rather than later, because accidents on I-35 tend to be complicated by distance, speeds and semi-truck drivers being from far away places.

I-35 in Minnesota - I-35 in Iowa - I-35 in Missouri - I-35 in Kansas - I-35 in Oklahoma - I-35 in Texas


Motorcycle Accidents

2/1/2010
Steve Lombardi
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I-380 Iowa Motorcycle Crash, No Helmets

On Saturday June 20th, at 10:15pm, a motorcycle driving northbound on I-380 near Center Point, crashed into a deer, according to the Des Moines Register. The 23-year-old driver Donald Bruce was transported to University of Iowa Hospitals, and his passenger, also 23, Elexia Turk, died at the scene from severe head injuries. Both were not wearing helmets. They were from Cedar Rapids.

Welcome to the Lombardi Law Firm website. Knowing your rights and how to protect yourself is important. Always be alert to risks that can cause you injury or get you killed.  Steve Lombardi provides commentary and insight on this blog, The Verdict and also writes for the Des Moines market of the InjuryBoard.com and on occasion on the Des Moines Register web site. Steve Lombardi has more than 30 years in civil litigation including death and injury cases for workers and their spouses for all types of accidents and injuries. Attorney Steve Lombardi is a personal injury lawyer. Join us in making the world a safer place. (515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com )


Client Trial-Deposition Preparation

1/29/2010
Steve Lombardi
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The 10 Basic Rules for Dressing at a Deposition

All week I’ve been covering how you should dress for a deposition. Monday we covered the females, Tuesday the guys, Wednesday the basic rules for both sexes and today we are going to list the dress code I believe works in general. Every lawyer has his or her ideas about what might work in your case so ask your attorney. You might even link to this page and send them an email asking if this is appropriate for your deposition.

1/27/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Deposition Day - How to talk and what to do with tattoos.

THE TRAMP STAMP: DEAR I GO THERE? O YEAH - A tramp stamp says you’re cheap and easy not worthy of compensation. What you see in your tattoos, conservative jurors, judges, defense lawyers and insurance executives will not see. They would all rather help an injured businesswoman than they would a carnival worker. Prejudiced? You bet, and that’s the nature of this business. Trust me on this one this is about human nature, not what is cool for this generation behind mine. (Get it; behind mine?)

1/27/2010
Steve Lombardi
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How do I prepare the morning of the deposition?

Rules – 8 Simple Rules and 1 Simple Question – This is a simple concept of rules to be applied when answering deposition questions. I want you to read them and make sure you understand the rules. After you understand the rules then answer the One Simple Question. For the correct answer write to me, I’ll grade your answer and let you know if you answered correctly or not.

Welcome to the Lombardi Law Firm website. Knowing your rights and how to protect yourself is important. Always be alert to risks that can cause you injury or get you killed.  Steve Lombardi provides commentary and insight on this blog, The Verdict and also writes for the Des Moines market of the InjuryBoard.com and on occasion on the Des Moines Register web site. Steve Lombardi has more than 30 years in civil litigation including death and injury cases for workers and their spouses for all types of accidents and injuries. Attorney Steve Lombardi is a personal injury lawyer. Join us in making the world a safer place. (515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com )


1/26/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Back to the basics of getting prepared for your deposition

Generally – Dress conservatively not fashionable. It’s not going to impress anyone if you wear the latest Ed Hardy t-shirt with large baggy pants that no one can tell if they are long short pants or short long pants. Think button down collared shirt that is pressed, with black or brown leather shoes that you’ve polished, laces in place, shoes tied, pressed pants with a belt. No big buckle and the more you cover up the better. Guys should be easy. Wash and comb your hair, in fact go out the day before and get haircut so you like nice. Shave that day so you look and ready to go. There’s nothing worse for a lawyer than to have his client show up 15 minutes before the deposition looking like Conan O’Brien or Don King.

Welcome to the Lombardi Law Firm website. Knowing your rights and how to protect yourself is important. Always be alert to risks that can cause you injury or get you killed.  Steve Lombardi provides commentary and insight on this blog, The Verdict and also writes for the Des Moines market of the InjuryBoard.com and on occasion on the Des Moines Register web site. Steve Lombardi has more than 30 years in civil litigation including death and injury cases for workers and their spouses for all types of accidents and injuries. Attorney Steve Lombardi is a personal injury lawyer. Join us in making the world a safer place. (515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com )


Large Damage, Major-Serious Injury and Death Cases

1/26/2010
Steve Lombardi
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What manufacturing plant is responsible for the Tylenol recall?

The Tylenol product recall for a chemical smell and contamination of the pills inside the plastic containers seems improbable, if not impossible. Consider for instance how the pills are packaged and how this packaging could allow a chemical to penetrate to the pills inside.

Welcome to the Lombardi Law Firm website. Knowing your rights and how to protect yourself is important. Always be alert to risks that can cause you injury or get you killed.  Steve Lombardi provides commentary and insight on this blog, The Verdict and also writes for the Des Moines market of the InjuryBoard.com and on occasion on the Des Moines Register web site. Steve Lombardi has more than 30 years in civil litigation including death and injury cases for workers and their spouses for all types of accidents and injuries. Attorney Steve Lombardi is a personal injury lawyer. Join us in making the world a safer place. (515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com )


Client Trial-Deposition Preparation

1/25/2010
Steve Lombardi
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DRESSING FOR THE DEPOSITON - GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN

This week I’d like to cover depositions from a client’s point of view. Not the really heady stuff but the basics. So Monday we will cover how to dress for ladies. On Tuesday I’ll take on the men and how they should dress. By Wednesday we will again discuss the Eight Simple Rules for how to think about answering questions. Then on Thursday I’ll cover the One Simple Question. And on Friday we will conclude the week with discussing the One Simple Answer. If along the way you have questions then contact me and I’ll answer them as part of what I write. I don’t care what state you’re from, that won’t affect my ability to answer questions in this regard. So generally speaking how do you dress for a deposition?

Welcome to the Lombardi Law Firm website. Knowing your rights and how to protect yourself is important. Always be alert to risks that can cause you injury or get you killed.  Steve Lombardi provides commentary and insight on this blog, The Verdict and also writes for the Des Moines market of the InjuryBoard.com and on occasion on the Des Moines Register web site. Steve Lombardi has more than 30 years in civil litigation including death and injury cases for workers and their spouses for all types of accidents and injuries. Attorney Steve Lombardi is a personal injury lawyer. Join us in making the world a safer place. (515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com )


Workers' Compensation

1/25/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Chemical Safety - Handling or Cleaning up Sodium Hydroxide

What can we learn from Mr. Weaver’s death? When working with sodium hydroxide, we must exercise extreme caution. Always wear protective gear, including suitably thick gloves, masks, and glasses. Also, take a quick look around your house, and place any materials with warning labels out of reach of children. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

After a worker is injured is when they need the support of their employer the most. But injured workers aren't given a level playing field. The company doctor often times is not helping them and the case manager isn't either. The worker is left alone to fend for themselves and to make mistakes that result in lower benefits or fewer weeks of benefits. Some are sent back to work too soon. There is only one person on your side and that understands this system. If your lawyer doesn't understand the nature of this claim you've got the wrong lawyer.  Steve Lombardi has practiced in the area of workers compensation for almost 30 years. He's tried hundreds of cases for more than one thousand clients. If you'd like help finding a competent lawyer we do assist people in locating a lawyer in Iowa or in Illinois.  Call us.

If you have a question about your case, give us a call or drop us an email. LOMBARDI LAW FIRM - 515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com. If you or your spouse are involved in a work accident contact the Lombardi Law Firm. We will assist you with your claim.


Car and Tractor Trailer Accidents

1/22/2010
Steve Lombardi
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The world of personal injury law never rests

It’s interesting to see several truckers blogging. I wonder if they write and post while on the road or wait till they get home. Now that would be a serious distraction if done while driving. There’s “The Truckers Report” and TruckieD or TD as I refer to him. He’s on the IB and has his own blog, as I just discovered. Truckie-D’s Blog. I don’t think he’s really happy with us right now. He’s taken issue with the attorneys writing about I-35.

Welcome to the Lombardi Law Firm website. Knowing your rights and how to protect yourself is important. Always be alert to risks that can cause you injury or get you killed.  Steve Lombardi provides commentary and insight on this blog, The Verdict and also writes for the Des Moines market of the InjuryBoard.com and on occasion on the Des Moines Register web site. Steve Lombardi has more than 30 years in civil litigation including death and injury cases for workers and their spouses for all types of accidents and injuries. Attorney Steve Lombardi is a personal injury lawyer. Join us in making the world a safer place. (515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com )


I-35 I-80 I-235 I-380 Collisions/Accidents

1/21/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Driving on I-35 from Texas to Minnesota - Speed limits

Speed limits in the US are set by each state or territory. The speeds chosen depend on a designation selected according to the type of road or the area surrounding the highway. In Iowa for instance we have I-80 and I-35 joining together for a 15 or 20 miles stretch as these roads wrap around Des Moines in central Iowa. Along this conjoined interstate highway the speed drops from 70 to 55 mph. Trucks are allowed to drive at the same speeds as cars when on the freeway.

What do you do when you've experienced a wrong-site, wrong-patient or wrong-procedure surgical error?

1/21/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Can nurses be liable for an unconsented surgery?

What duty does a nurse have to report unconsented surgical procedures? This might seem like an odd question to pose. Since all surgery is supposed to be only by consent, why would anyone ask about a nurse’s duty to report unconsented surgical procedures? In 30 years of practicing law I’ve run into a several cases involving unconsented surgeries. I’ve seen several reports on the IB as well and as taxpayer that is paying for this nonsense I think we all need to question why.

Deforming Civil Rights through Tort Reform

1/20/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Wall Street Banksters Are Proud to be Greedy

Is anyone wondering why Wall Street has no shame? Financial wrongdoing is so bad on Wall Street that I’m wondering whether putting more money into my firm’s 401K plan is a good idea. Perhaps I should liquidate all the stocks I own, pay off all debts, including that of commercial real estate, cut up the credit cards Barbara and I use for non-existent frequent flier miles and then enjoy another trip to Ireland.

Welcome to the Lombardi Law Firm website. Knowing your rights and how to protect yourself is important. Always be alert to risks that can cause you injury or get you killed.  Steve Lombardi provides commentary and insight on this blog, The Verdict and also writes for the Des Moines market of the InjuryBoard.com and on occasion on the Des Moines Register web site. Steve Lombardi has more than 30 years in civil litigation including death and injury cases for workers and their spouses for all types of accidents and injuries. Attorney Steve Lombardi is a personal injury lawyer. Join us in making the world a safer place. (515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com )


Cheerleading Safety and the Law of Cheerleading

1/19/2010
Steve Lombardi
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Cheerleading Safety: What are the most dangerous stunts to try?

If you’re wondering what the answer to this question is chances are your son or daughter is a cheerleader. As a safety conscious parent your first job is to learn the language of cheerleading. After which you need to understand the cheer tricks or stunts followed by getting an understanding of a safe cheerleading environment. That environment includes where they will be both for practice and for performing.

Welcome to the Lombardi Law Firm website. Knowing your rights and how to protect yourself is important. Always be alert to risks that can cause you injury or get you killed.  Steve Lombardi provides commentary and insight on this blog, The Verdict and also writes for the Des Moines market of the InjuryBoard.com and on occasion on the Des Moines Register web site. Steve Lombardi has more than 30 years in civil litigation including death and injury cases for workers and their spouses for all types of accidents and injuries. Attorney Steve Lombardi is a personal injury lawyer. Join us in making the world a safer place. (515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com )



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