Blog

Long term care facilities account for more than a third of our country's pandemic fatalities. “Nursing home residents had targets on their backs the moment the virus hit our shores,” said Mike Dark, an attorney with the nonprofit California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform. “There is an inertia...

Attorney Danny Cornell supports the Iowa Association for Justice in their mission to prevent the passage of legislation that would place a cap on the non-economic damages available in medical malpractice lawsuits. HSB596 and SSB3085 are two bills proposed by the Iowa General Assembly that aim to ...

Car insurance rates often raise following a car accident. Due to this fact, many people consider switching insurance companies after they are involved in a collision. But will changing providers actually help you save any money? How Long Does an Accident Affect Your Car Insurance? A post-accident...

Yes, a car accident, particularly a serious one, is an especially traumatic experience that can leave a survivor feeling devastated. Every person reacts and recovers from trauma differently. Two soldiers who hit an IED in the same Humvee can have very different injuries. One can be shaken for a f...

One of the main concerns for drivers is whether an accident or a speeding ticket. The answer is that both have the potential to seriously increase your car insurance rates. How Car Accidents Affect Your Insurance Rates? Generally, you will not see an increase in your rates until you renew the pol...

Earlier this week, my student intern asked me why I chose to become a personal injury lawyer. He went on to share that he has been asked why he himself chose to learn from a personal injury lawyer, better known as an "ambulance chaser." A description we have all heard hundreds of times. I like la...

After being injured in a motor vehicle accident due to the reckless and careless driving of another, you will need to pursue a personal injury claim to recover your damages, including economic damages like medical bills and lost wages along with non-economic damages like pain and suffering. In Io...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 6 million accidents occur in the United States every year, 3 million of which result in injuries. Injuries in a car accident can range from minor scrapes and bruises to debilitating catastrophic injuries, or even death. Alth...

A low impact motor vehicle accident might not seem serious, but despite appearances, this type of accident can cause injuries. Unfortunately, many car insurance companies believe that if minimal property damage was involved, the occupants are all likely unharmed. In fact, many car insurance compa...

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....

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 ...

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 rhet...

Danny Cornell Law is proud to be a cornerstone of our communities in Southeast Iowa. Not only do we provide honest and compassionate representation for personal injury claims of all sorts, but we also make it a point to do whatever we can to participate in fundraisers and charity events. For the ...

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 Administratio...

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...

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 1...

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,...

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 ches...

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...

The Fourth of July — arguably America's favorite national holiday — is just around the corner, which means people coast-to-coast are thinking of celebrating with fireworks. For Iowans, though, whether or not they can ring in Independence Day with a literal boom is not clear due to state, federal...

A death that was caused by another person or entity's negligent or wrongful acts can qualify as a “wrongful death.” When a wrongful death happens in the state of Iowa, the damages that are awarded to beneficiaries of the deceased are distributed as part of that person's estate. Wrongful death cla...

Iowa's Supreme Court recently made a ruling that will hinder law enforcements attempts to seize cash and property it believes is associated with a crime. The court ruled that police can't force people to answer questions about seized property before returning it. The decision will also require co...

The 2018 legislative session in Iowa closed in early May. The Republican majority brought about a number of key changes to a variety of laws. What are the legal changes that you should know? We have outlined them here in our Southeast Iowa personal injury law blog for your convenience. We want ou...

Mt. Pleasant, Iowa and the surrounding Southeast region has seen some positive business growth in the last year. By way of example, Innovairre reported adding at least 100 new employees to its roster. The digital printing company has invested a reported $15 million in its Mt. Pleasant facility. C...