What Is the Most Common Injury in A Car Accident?

No matter how minor or severe a motor vehicle accident is, it is always possible to sustain injuries, some of which can negitively affect you for many years to come. If you have been in a car accident, it is important that you seek medical attention to make sure a serious condition isn’t brewing. Putting […]

Why You Should Hire a Truck Accident Attorney

Serious car wrecks generally require legal help to ensure fair compensation from the insurance industry. However, truck accidents call for more attention and expertise due to the fact that they frequently result in catastrophic injuries and are far more complicated legally. There are more trucks on the road than ever before. All you have to […]

O’Rourke Makes Campaign Stop in Mount Pleasant

Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke recently stopped right here, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, as part of the kick-off to his 2020 bid for the White House. During his visit, he addressed several controversial issues surrounding his candidacy, including writings he made as a teenager and rhetoric which had been directed at his wife. While making his […]

How Do I Qualify for Disability Benefits for Lupus?

If you have lupus, you might qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security disability income (SSDI). In order to qualify for benefits, your condition must significantly impair your functions. Your impairments must also meet the criteria set by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Social Security Administration only lists systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as an […]

Using Income Tax Free Structured Settlements to Maximize Compensation Recoveries

After we have won your case and recovered monetary damages, you, the plaintiff, will need to collect your compensation from the defendant’s insurance company. The most common types of cases are: Personal Injury A personal injury case is a civil case where someone who’s been harmed files a lawsuit seeking money from the person believed […]

Disparity in Death Rates for Black Mothers & Their Babies

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease are two of the leading causes of maternal death. Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, including pre-eclampsia, have also been on the rise in the last two decades, increasing 72 % from 1993 to 2014. Last year, a report from the Department […]

Danny Cornell Law Receives Heartfelt Letter from Appreciative Client

At Danny Cornell Law in Southeast Iowa, we proudly stand up for people living with disabilities but who are not getting the Social Security Disability (SSD). The job can sometimes be quite difficult as we go toe-to-toe with the Social Security Disability Administration, major insurance companies, and employers. But we never lose hope and we have […]

Burlington Pays $2 M to Family of Woman Killed by Office

A Southeastern Iowa city has agreed to pay $2 million to the family of a woman who was mistakenly killed by a police officer. A federal court was notified this month that the settlement in Burlington was reached in the wrongful death lawsuit. Autumn Steele, 34, died after she was shot in the chest by […]

Iowa Supreme Court Reduces Government Liability for Unsafe Road Conditions

An Iowa Supreme Court decision could make it more difficult for citizens to hold city, county and state officials responsible for injuries caused by road maintenance issues. The court, in a June 8 ruling, said a northern Iowa woman cannot sue Humboldt County for their failure to remove a concrete wall installed by a farmer […]