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July 17, 2012

Can a Passenger Be at Fault

The issue of whether a passenger in a vehicular collision can be held comparatively at fault frequently arises. At first blush it seems almost comical to […]
July 11, 2012

Workers Compensation-Out-Of-State Workers (Truckers)-Right To Seek Medical Treatment In Home State

Worker’s Compensation laws allow out-of-state workers (truckers) the right to be treated in their home state, if injured in the course of employment. This issue has […]
June 26, 2012

Decision on How Much Deductible in Purchasing a Policy

Whenever an individual decides to purchase an insurance policy he/she must decide the amount of the deductible. Deductible simply is the amount that the insured pays […]
June 14, 2012

Workplace Injuries: Settlement on Building Code Violation Case

For the past three years, the Beattie Law Firm has worked diligently to represent the interests of an injured Iowan, who suffered serious injuries after falling […]
June 8, 2012

Statute of Limitations

The lawyers at the Beattie Law Firm are frequently asked by clients what the “Statute of Limitations” is, and does it affect their case. The answer […]
June 8, 2012

Rules Regarding Wearing a Motorcycle Helmet

The Iowa Supreme Court in a recent decision ruled that a person cannot be held at fault for failing to wear a motorcycle helmet. In the […]
June 6, 2012

Effects of Guilty Pleas in Civil Litigation

Many people do not understand the effect of a guilty plea in civil litigation. It most commonly arises in situations involving vehicular collisions. If a defendant […]
June 5, 2012

Liability Insurance Limits for Vehicular Accidents

Liability insurance limits for vehicular accidents is often misunderstood. It is common knowledge that if someone owns or drives a vehicle the State of Iowa requires […]
May 8, 2012

Profile in Courage-Iowa’s Supreme Court

As a fellow Iowa lawyer I have always applauded and supported the Iowa Judiciary. I have been involved in lawsuits throughout the United States and I […]
March 1, 2012

Tort Reform Has Been A Big Push By Big Business

Tort Reform has been a big push by Big Business. Why? Because if they do not have to pay for their mistakes, then they do not […]
February 27, 2012

Thoughts of a Victim’s Attorney Regarding State of Civil Justice System:

Over the last many years, I have spent a great deal of personal time contemplating the meaning of the Civil Justice system when defined in terms […]
January 3, 2012

West Elm Recalls Dover Dining Table Due to Injury Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the […]