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4/13/2011
Corey Walker
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Process of Filing an Iowa Personal Injury Claim

If you have been injured because of someone else's negligence and are thinking of filing a personal injury lawsuit, you should speak with a West Des Moines accident lawyer. A West Des Moines accident lawyer can evaluate your case to determine if you have a valid lawsuit and how to proceed.

Additionally, a West Des Moines accident lawyer will help you collect the necessary evidence to build a substantial case and help you fight for your personal injury lawsuit.

The process of filing a personal injury lawsuit in Iowa can become quite complicated, depending on the specifics of your case. It is never a good idea to attempt this on your own, especially when there are serious bodily injuries involved.

While each case is different, there are certain types of filings you may have to complete in a personal injury lawsuit in Iowa: 

  • complaint (or petition);
  • summons;
  • counterclaim;
  • reply to counterclaim;
  • cross-claims;
  • reply to cross-claims;
  • third-party complaints; and
  • reply to third-party complaints.  


The process can become very drawn out and confusing with all of the paperwork, which is why you don't want to attempt this on your own.

If filing an Iowa personal injury lawsuit is going to be your next step after being injured in an accident in Iowa, you should immediately consult with a West Des Moines accident lawyer. 

Contacting a West Des Moines Accident Lawyer

The West Des Moines accident lawyer team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair works hard to level the field between injured Iowans and insurance companies. Order our FREE book for Iowa accident victims; The Legal Insider's Guide to Iowa Car Accidents: 7 Secrets to Not Wreck Your Case - 1-800-707-2552.



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