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How do attorneys kill an attorney client relationship?

Cell phone related car accidents in Iowa. We can help. Which ten things, that lawyers can control, ruin an attorney-client relationship? We have been representing clients in civil litigation cases for over 40 years. Forty years is a long time. I have represented over 2,000 clients. That is a huge number of clients. Battle tested and introspective, I know what works and what does not work. And while I do not believe there are stupid questions, I am sure I have given...

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Ten things a driver should never do after being involvement in a personal injury accident?

Ten things not to do following an accident.Learn how to de What you should not do following a car or truck accident. Being involved in a personal injury accident can be a distressing and overwhelming experience. In the aftermath, it is essential for drivers to handle the situation with care and caution to protect themselves legally and ensure the well-being of everyone involved. If we can be of assistance contact us right after the accident. Here are several things a driver should never...

What should every witness do before a deposition

Depositions Are Important in a Personal Injury Case What should you do before your deposition? Depositions are a crucial step in the presentation of your case to the opposing attorney, adjuster, and insurance company. It is your opportunity to both be you and to explain how the accident has affected your life and how you expect it to affect your life in the future. By the time you finish reading this blog you better have a list of what you intend to...

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Iowa Personal Injury Accidents and those Pesky Cell Phones

CELL PHONE, DISTRACTED DRIVER, OVER THE CENTERLINE, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH I have been at this for quite a while, like well over 30 years. Nothing much has changed accept speed truck weights along with numbers of vehicles. And then there are those cell phones. Yeah, cell phones. They are a blessing and curse. They are the leading indicator of whether someone will likely have an accident. I read all the Iowa Department of Public Safety minimal crash reports. Yup, every...

Iowa Employee Sues C6-Zero Iowa Plant Over Marengo Fire

Plant fire led to worker injuries and lawsuit filed in Iowa County. C6-Zero Iowa, LLC along with 19 other parties have been sued in Iowa County by the Blasberg’s alleging that on December 8, 2022 a conveyor belt was stuck and as allegedly instructed he opened the bottom hatch of the sealed machine and it ignited, caught on fire, and exploded. [Paragraph 53 to 56 of the Petition. Attached.] I have never heard of this business, C6-Zero. Apparently, it is...

SCOTUS Allows $2.46 Billion Boy Scout Abuse Settlement to Move Ahead

Boy Scouts apparently have a settlement to pay $2.46 billion to settle sexual abuse claims. Over 140 former scouts oppose the agreement. On February 16th of this year an order issued by Justice Samuel Alito froze that process, but on the Court has now overruled Alito’s order allowing the settlement process to continue. If you or someone you know, has a sexual abuse claim or an abuse of power claim against a government official, contact the Lombardi Law Firm. Links to read...

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Dallas County MVA Caused by a Failure to Yield the Right of Way

A December 8, 2023 MVA between a pickup truck and a BMW in Dallas County resulted in the non-fault driver’s death. Report from the Iowa State Patrol. The BMW drove into the pickup as the pickup was making a left turn. You might wonder how does the officer know who to cite or if they should cite anyone? Remember, one driver died so of the two drivers there was only one who could be interviewed. The pickup truck driver can be...

Drunk Driving In Iowa and Suing the Bar for Your Damages

Buena Vista County, Iowa personal injury What is a Dram Shop Action? Drunk Driving is a Dram Shop Action Whenever someone driving a car is under the influence of alcohol and causes an accident, the possibility of a dram shop lawsuit is likely. The Iowa State Patrol reported on an accident that took place on January 27, 2023 at the intersection of Highway 71 and 600th Street, in Buena Vista County, Iowa. How did the accident happen? According to the ISP a GMC was eastbound...

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Grundy County Iowa 15-Person Van Crash

Grundy County van crash, 13 injured or killed, personal injury is serious business. When I practiced law in Black Hawk County it wasn’t unusual for Amish people to pay someone to drive them to and from appointments. I deposed an Amish construction worker who detailed the arrangements. A Grundy County crash involving a van with 13 people inside lost control on an icy highway, rolled and injured or killed all thirteen. The Iowa State Patrol lists all of the passengers, and the...

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Iowa Skiing Accidents in Colorado

Attorney who understands the high country. Even though Iowa is essentially flat, has no mountains and no real ski season, Iowans still love to pack it in and head off to Colorado for a spring break ski trip. Injuries go hand in hand with skiing. If you ski, or snowboard, then you know I am right. Destroying your knees is quite common. I’ve cut my head open as the skis plunged into a depression, sending one ski helicoptering towards the back of...