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| LUTHENS LAW OFFICES |
| Des Moines Office |
| West Towers Building , Suite 206-24 |
| 1200 Valley West Drive |
| West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 |
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| Colfax Office |
| Luthens Law Building |
| Eight West Howard Street |
| Colfax, Iowa 50054 |
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| Telephone: (800) 685 7948 |
| Email: info@luthenslaw.com |
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| The workers compensation & personal injury claims and settlement attorneys at the Luthens Law Offices, P.C. are dedicated to serve their clients in central Iowa, including the cities of West Des Moines, Colfax, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo and Burlington , and the communities that make up Woodbury, Pottawattamie, Polk, Webster, Story, Linn, Johnson, Scott, Dubuque, Black Hawk, and Des Moines counties. |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Q: What is a "catastrophic" injury?
Q: Are these injuries permanent?
Q: How are catastrophic injuries caused?
Q: If I’ve been injured, what kind of compensation can I receive? |
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Q: If I’ve been injured, what kind of compensation can I receive?
A: Injured persons can recover damages for a number of financial losses, including:
- Medical and caregiving expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering, including a loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of spousal relations
In some cases, punitive damages can also be added. These damages are in addition to other damages, and are meant to punish bad or negligent behavior. Damages can seem extraordinary at first, but remember that this money compensates for a number of extremely important losses, including medical costs, pain and suffering, and lost wages. While money cannot restore the loss of part of a person’s life, it can help to reduce any additional worries. If you have been catastrophically injured, you should consult an attorney with experience in catastrophic injury cases as soon as possible, in order to protect your legal rights.
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If you would like to schedule a free initial consultation contact an attorney representing clients in Iowa City, Iowa at the Luthens Law Offices, P. C.. Give us a call at (800) 685 7948 or email us at Info@luthenslaw.com.
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