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James Law Firm
Equitable Building,
604 Locust St. Suite 630
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (866) 566-8291
Fax: (515) 246-8767
Email: info@jameslawfirm.com
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We, at the James Law Firm, are devoted to representing injured parties and their families. We believe that each injured person is entitled to legal representation regardless of financial status. We abide by the strictest personal and professional ethical standards. Above all, we are passionately committed to meeting the needs of our clients.

 

To meet those needs, we bring over 50 years of combined legal experience, knowledge and training. We have represented clients in a wide array of cases involving defamation, birth injuries, and wrongful amputations, delayed diagnosis of cancer, wrongful death. We utilize state of the art technology to compete with the corporations and insurance companies. Every piece of paper, every photograph, every diagram, every witness statement, is scanned in and stored in a safe digital environment that can be accessed immediately. Every email is answered and every phone call is returned. We speak "plain English" and provide regular updates on your case. We believe that communication is the hallmark of good client relations. In short, at our very core, we focus on each client's backgrounds, needs, and goals. That's where we start. With you. And we never stray from the idea that your needs set our course!

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Attorneys
FREDERICK W. JAMES
Fred is a senior shareholder in The James Law Firm. His practice includes the representation of individuals who have been injured due to medical malpractice, personal injury, automobile collisions, slip and falls, product liability and workers' compensation. Read More
 

DWIGHT W. JAMES

Practice Areas: Personal Injury - Plaintiffs, Products Liability Law, Professional Malpractice Law, Mediation
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Motor Vehicle Accidents

General Information about Motor Vehicle Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), someone is involved in a car accident every ten seconds in the United States. This high frequency of car accidents makes motor vehicle accidents the most common personal injury cases in the courts today. In most states, motor vehicle accidents are covered by negligence law, although some states have laws (known as "no-fault" laws) that state that the driver that caused the accident is irrelevant to the case. Generally, however, motor vehicle drivers have to use the amount of care that a reasonable person would employ under the circumstances. Negligence is failing to use reasonable care. Drivers who are found to be negligent may be required to pay damages for causing any injury to other people and any vehicle damages. To collect these damages, the injured party (known as the plaintiff) must show some facts about the other driver (known as the defendant) and the accident. The plaintiff must show that he or she was injured, that defendant was negligent, that the defendant's negligence caused the accident, and that the accident caused the plaintiff's injuries. If you were in a motor vehicle accident, a personal injury lawyer with experience in motor vehicle accidents can give you legal advice on how to best protect yourself and your interests.


I. General Information about Motor Vehicle Accidents IV. Injuries and Compensation
II. What to do if you are in an accident V. Insurance Claims Tips
III. Theories of Liability VI. No-Fault Insurance

Car Accidents Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I be compensated even if the accident was my fault?
Q. Who can I sue for compensation for my injuries?
Q. How much compensation can I get?
Q. Will I have to go to court?
Q. Where will the money to pay for my injuries come from?
Q. When will I get my money?
Q. What do I do if I can't afford a lawyer?
Q. Do I have to go to the doctor?
Q. How soon must I file my claim?
Q. What if the responsible driver or his or her insurance company offers me a check?