Nierman Law, P.L.C. practices in state and federal courts throughout Iowa, and serves people in Des Moines, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Marion, Davenport, Bettendorf, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Ames, Coralville, North Liberty, Muscatine, Washington, Tipton, and Grinnell.
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Client Successes
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 a broken arm, emotional
distress, and other injuries. The driver was identified through
the help of police, witnesses, and a bank 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.
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. He ran Cassie over, causing a catastrophic
personal injury requiring an air lift to the University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics. Her father’s boss referred them to
personal injury 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 aside for Cassie through a trust fund for
her future medical and education expenses.
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 when delivery driver carelessly backed into
him. 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 treatment and the driver’s
insurance company claimed it was not responsible because workers’ compensation
was involved. John's insurance agent referred him to personal injury
attorney Craig Nierman. We intervened, helped him get workers compensation
benefits, and forced the automobile adjuster to make a sizable
personal injury settlement.
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.
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 general practice attorney’s letter asking it
to reconsider. She then turned to Nierman Law, P.L.C. through an
internet search. We then appealed the denial and won reinstatement
of her policy with a waiver of any future premiums.
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. to protect her rights because her employer
used multiple methods to discourage her from making a claim. After
forceful negotiation, 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 benefits.
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