In a split second, a car crash can cause lasting damage, such as property damage to your car, injury and medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering from the crash.  Reporting an accident to the insurance company is a good first step, but much more must be done to stop the harm and start the healing.

Iowa automobile accident law is complex and limits the time you have to protect your legal rights.  An attorney can assist you in collecting the full amount of money you are entitled to and to ensure that your medical bills are paid, that you get paid for your lost wages and to obtain compensation for your pain and suffering.

A lawyer can investigate a traffic accident, determine who is responsible and preserve evidence to prove it.  Your attorney must collect the facts from you, the police and other witnesses. Your attorney may also use experts in accident reconstruction to help you.

Other accidents are caused by manufacturers of automobiles that make critical mistakes, and sellers who don’t disclose problems.  Mechanics botch repairs that lead to crashes.  The road itself can cause, or contribute to an accident.

There are many different legal theories to choose from, multiple parties to identify, much case law and numerous statutes to study to properly represent a car accident victim.  The first, and most important, decision is deciding which lawyer is right for you.

Since 1970, at the Law Office of James M. Hood, we have provided legal assistance to victims of auto accidents in Davenport, the Quad Cities and Greater Iowa areas.  The style of cars may have changed since the 1970’s, but our focus has not.  We represent the injured.  We do not represent insurance companies, businesses or corporations.  Our fees are contingent, meaning there is no charge to you until you have been compensated.

Contact us today to discuss your automobile accident, and let us help you.