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Every day, drivers across Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, and the surrounding metro get behind the wheel expecting an ordinary commute. For thousands of Iowans every year, that ordinary drive turns into a life-altering car accident. In 2024 alone, 351 people died on Iowa roadways, and thousands more were seriously hurt in crashes

Starting January 1, 2026: Des Moines Personal Injury Lawyer Warns That There Are No More Warnings for Iowa’s Hands-Free Law For the past six months, Iowa drivers have operated under a transition period regarding one of the state’s most significant safety updates in decades. When Senate File 22 (SF 22) officially took effect on July

The crisp, beautiful snow of a Central Iowa winter brings with it more than just holiday cheer. For residents and visitors of Des Moines, IA, it brings a very real and serious hazard: the risk of a debilitating slip and fall injury on ice and snow. Navigating these winter streets often requires the immediate knowledge

The holiday season in Des Moines, Iowa, brings a magical dusting of snow, festive lights, and the warmth of family gatherings. It also brings the very real and immediate danger of winter driving. With average January temperatures hovering in the low 30s°F and the season dumping an average of 36.5 inches of snow on our

It can be a terrifying and confusing experience to be injured in a car accident in Des Moines, IA, especially when you were just a passenger. If this has happened to you, you likely have a lot of questions about your legal options. At Rouse Law, P.C., our Des Moines car accident lawyer wants to

Navigating a personal injury case in Des Moines can be overwhelming but having a skilled Des Moines personal injury lawyer by your side can make all the difference. Sam Rouse, a reputable Des Moines personal injury lawyer, brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to securing the best outcome for his clients. With a

Hiring a car accident lawyer in Des Moines can help you navigate the complex legal process and maximize your chances of receiving fair compensation for your injuries and damages. When choosing a car accident lawyer, it’s important to ask certain questions. The role of a car accident lawyer is to provide sound legal representation and

Together with lead attorney Rick Paul, of Paul LLP of Kansas City, we recently filed suit against JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for alleging unlawfully collected “post-payment” interest on mortgages insured by the Federal housing Administration (FHA) without first complying with the HUD regulations governing these loans.   Chase Bank has collected millions of dollars in

The Plaintiff, who was pregnant, was admitted to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines because she was suffering from pelvic pain. Doctors performed an emergency c-section, followed by surgery to address problems stemming from the c-section, which resulted in a hysterectomy, followed by a surgery to hand and arm issues resulting from an IV infiltration

Bobby Morris was serving a life sentence at the Iowa State Penitentiary when he brutally assaulted his wife Mary Morris during a prison visit. Together with the Plumb Law Firm, we sued the State of Iowa for negligent operation of the visiting room. Mary obtained a judgment of one hundred seventy four thousand dollars ($174,000.00)