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Client Success Stories Personal Injury
Bicyclist Wins Claim Against Hit And Run Car Dealer
Eleven year old Jacob was riding through his Waterloo, Iowa neighborhood when a salesman in a dealer’s car ran a stop sign, hit him, and then left the scene. Jacob suffered significant injuries including a broken arm. The driver was identified through the help of police, witnesses, and a nearby security camera, but the dealer’s insurance company was reluctant to offer any type of settlement. The family sought Nierman Law, P.L.C. to protect their rights. We filed suit and secured a large settlement. Life Insurance
Policy Reinstated For Terminally Ill Nurse
Margaret was diagnosed with terminal cancer and had to end her thirty-year career as a nurse practitioner in Davenport, Iowa. She was horrified when she found out that her employer and its group life insurance company were refusing to honor her life insurance policy she had been paying on during that time. They claimed that she failed to check one box on one of the numerous benefit forms she filled out during those three decades. The insurance company dismissed her family lawyer’s letter asking it to reconsider. She then turned to Nierman Law, P.L.C. as a result of an internet search. We then appealed the denial and won reinstatement of her policy with a waiver of any future premiums. Margaret's children made a full recovery when she died a few months later. Personal Injury
Girl Wins Large Settlement Against Landlord’s Insurance
Seven year old Cassie was outside playing next to her family’s Cedar Rapids, Iowa apartment. Tragically, at the same time, the landlord’s maintenance person backed his riding lawnmower without looking behind him running Cassie over, causing catastrophic personal injuries. After she was an air lifted to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, her father’s boss referred them to insurance lawyer Craig Nierman. Although the landlord’s insurance adjuster initially tried to claim there was no coverage, he quickly backed down and paid the full policy limit to the family. As is the case with many personal injuries to children, much of the proceeds were set in a trust fund for Cassie's future medical and education expenses. Health Insurance
Insurer Forced To Pay For Life-Saving Surgical Procedure
Mary, a 56-year-old schoolteacher in Des Moines, Iowa, suffered from a clogged brain artery causing blackouts and seizures. If the condition was not corrected quickly, she would suffer a major brain aneurysm. Although a specialized surgery approved by the Federal Drug Administration could cure Mary, her health insurance company refused to authorize it claiming it was “experimental.” A personal injury attorney referred her to Nierman Law, P.L.C. and we filed suit in Polk County, Iowa under an emergency legal procedure. The insurance company then reversed its position and paid the claim in full. After a successful operation, Mary is now living comfortably with her husband and enjoying time with her grandchildren. Personal Injury
Motorcyclist Recovers For Injury
Seth, a University of Iowa student, was riding his motorcycle home to Coralville, Iowa when a careless truck driver turned left in front of him. Seth was fortunate to survive his injuries, but did not know who to turn to for help against the truck driver’s insurance company. His physician referred him to Nierman Law, P.L.C. and we helped him successfully collect on his personal injury, property damage, and rental car claims. Workers’ Compensation - Personal Injury
Pedestrian Makes Double Recovery
John was walking to his car after leaving his Muscatine, Iowa office, when he was injured by a delivery driver. He initially tried to handle the claim himself, but ran into problems when the workers’ compensation adjuster refused to pay for some of his medical expenses and the driver’s insurance company claimed it was not responsible because workers’ compensation was involved. John's insurance agent referred him to insurance attorney Craig Nierman. We intervened, helped him get workers compensation benefits and forced the automobile adjuster to make a sizable personal injury settlement. Homeowner’s Insurance
Homeowner Wins Against “Technicality” Denial
Larry’s eighty year-old home in the historic district of Iowa City, Iowa was devastated by a tornado. Although he had been paying premium on the same policy for decades, his homeowners’ insurance company tried to deny his claim based on a technicality. Larry contacted another attorney, who required a cash retainer. He then went to Nierman Law, P.L.C., which took the case on a contingency basis. We filed a bad faith denial claim and overcame the “technicality” by citing numerous appeals court decisions from around the country. The claim was then paid in full. The home is now fully restored and Larry is looking forward to giving the home to his children. Workers’ Compensation
Carrier Penalized For Delaying Payment
Susan broke her knee in the course of her work at a Cedar Falls, Iowa senior citizens center. After a no fee consultation, she retained Nierman Law, P.L.C. on a contingency basis to protect her rights because her employer used multiple methods to discourage her from making a claim. After forceful negotiations, the insurance company promised to pay the claim but failed to promptly send the benefit check. We then asserted a penalty benefit claim for Susan and forced the insurance company to pay her additional compensation.
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