Story County Car Accident Attorneys Fighting For Injured Ames Residents
Car accidents happen every day on Ames roads. Lincoln Way, Duff Avenue, Grand Avenue, U.S. 30 and the I-35 corridor all see serious collisions that send victims to Mary Greeley Medical Center. Iowa State University campus traffic and CyRide bus incidents add to the risk. When a crash turns your life upside down, you need attorneys who are ready to go to court for you. At Carter Law Offices, P.C., trial attorneys Jeff, Matt and Zachary bring more than 25 years of courtroom experience to injured Ames residents. They know how insurance companies operate, and they know how to push back.
Our firm is based in Des Moines, just 30 minutes down I-35 from Story County District Court. That means we can respond quickly, show up for local hearings and take a case to trial when an insurer refuses to be fair.
Your Guide To Iowa Car Accident Laws In Story County
Iowa follows a 51% modified comparative fault rule. This means you can still recover compensation as long as you were not more than 50% at fault for the crash. If an insurer tries to put the blame on you, it directly affects how much you can recover. That is exactly why insurance companies work so hard to shift fault onto the victim.
Iowa law also gives car accident victims two years from the crash date to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing that deadline can cost you the right to recover anything at all. The sooner you contact an attorney, the better protected your claim will be.
What Compensation May Be Available After An Ames Collision
Story County accident victims may have grounds to recover damages for both short-term and long-term losses, including:
- Emergency treatment and ongoing medical care, including treatment at Mary Greeley Medical Center
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity during and after recovery
- Pain, suffering and emotional distress caused by the crash
- Vehicle repair or replacement and other property damage
- Future medical costs for rehabilitation and continuing care
The value of a claim depends on how serious the injuries are, how much fault each party carries and how the accident has affected the victim’s daily life and ability to work.
Contact Our Ames Car Accident Attorneys Today
Insurance companies have legal teams whose only job is to pay out as little as possible. At Carter Law Offices, P.C., our trial attorneys work directly with every client to even the odds. Do not settle for less than your case is worth. Call us at 515-644-4871 or fill out an online contact form to schedule a free consultation with our Story County car accident lawyers.