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A serious accident can change the entire course of your life. At LaMarca Law Group, P.C., we are here to help you rebuild. When you involve an accident lawyer from our firm, you have the opportunity to hold the party (or parties) accountable for causing you harm. You can seek financial compensation for medical care, lost earnings, and possibly more. Accidents may be unintentional, but they have specific causes. LaMarca Law Group, P.C. recognizes that nearly every accident can be traced to someone’s failure to act with proper care, such as drunk drivers, negligent property owners, or manufacturers of dangerous products.
Seek a brighter future with LaMarca Law Group, P.C.. Contact an accident lawyer at (515) 705-0233 to discuss your case and options!
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Chad was prompt, fair, and thorough, and we are very pleased with his work.
Jim
D"Always Available Throughout the Process"
Very patient and willing to explain everything in great detail.
Daniel Erickson
D"Always Available Throughout the Process"
Very patient and willing to explain everything in great detail.
Daniel Erickson
T"Tyler Was Awesome All the Way"
Tyler was awesome all the way during the process. He kept me informed and ultimately secured a fair recovery.
Tony Castelline
T"Tyler Was Awesome All the Way"
Tyler was awesome all the way during the process. He kept me informed and ultimately secured a fair recovery.
Tony Castelline
T"Grateful and Very Pleased with His Hard Work"
I'm grateful and very pleased with his persistence and hard work so that I received a settlement that was more than expected.
Tiffany Berkenes
S"Very Successful Case Outcome"
Excellent communicator and kept me in the loop throughout the case.
Sandy Lint
S"The case outcome was very successful."
The case outcome was very successful and beyond my expectations.
Sandy Lint
M"He Was Excellent to Work With"
Great at communicating down to every little detail, very timely, and made me feel advocated for.
Mikenna Cass
M"He was excellent to work with!"
Great at communicating down to every little detail, very timely with what he can manage, and made me feel advocated for.
Mikenna Cass
Y"Chad Knapp Was Great and Timely"
He communicated well and handled my case smoothly.
Yami Gonzalez
Y"Chad Knapp was great and timely with my case."
Chad Knapp was great and timely with my case. He communicated well and handled my case smoothly.
Yami Gonzalez
M"Very Friendly and Professional"
He worked swiftly and efficiently to help me resolve my PI case.
Martin Miller
M"Outstanding results with a personal touch"
I wholeheartedly recommend this law firm for anyone that wants a personal touch with outstanding results.
Martin Miller
A"Great to Work With"
Answered all my questions and updated me frequently about my case.
Alyssa Steele
A"I would highly recommend anyone to Chad"
Answered all my questions and updated me frequently about my case.
Alyssa Steele
G"One of the Best Law Firms in Iowa"
LaMarca Law Group is one of the best law firms in Iowa; they have represented me twice, best decision ever.
Germaine Manomba
D"I Would Absolutely Recommend Them"
They know what they're doing and they're great at making sure you understand the process.
Deanna Orms
M"The Most Professional Law Team"
My entire experience was handled with dignity and respect.
Mike Beem
B"Instrumental in Settling My Injury Lawsuit"
They worked tirelessly to assist me with all the details of the suit, including deciphering all the medical information.
Barb Thomas
B"Highly Recommend Their Services"
Andrew Heiting-Doane and Barbara were instrumental in settling my injury lawsuit.
Barb Thomas
L"Chad Is Amazing!"
He helped me every step of the way with my injury lawsuit and made things so easy to understand!
Lisa Harris
L"Chad is Amazing!"
He helped me every step of the way with my injury lawsuit and made things so easy to understand!
Lisa Harris
A"Such an incredible staff"
Quick to respond and always caring!
Al Exito
A"Exceeded My Expectations!"
Totally recommend them to my whole family!
Austina Austin
H"Worked tirelessly to get me the best settlement"
Andy, Barbara, and Karlie were all a pleasure to work with and took all the stress out of the situation.
Hannah Heersink
H"Best Settlement Achieved"
Andy and his team took all the stress out of the situation.
Hannah Heersink
S"Exceptional Service Provided"
Andy and his team are phenomenal—what more can I say!
S Cook
D"Chad Was Great to Work With"
Chad was great to work with.
Derrick Lee
C"I Couldn't Recommend This Law Firm Higher"
Always prompt and courteous.
Connie Bayles
Prompt, Fair, and Thorough
Chad was prompt, fair, and thorough, and we are very pleased with his work. We felt confident in him with our issues he helped us resolve.
Jim
Always Available Throughout the Process
Always available throughout the process. Very patient and willing to explain everything in great detail. Professional and courteous.
Daniel Erickson
Always Available Throughout the Process
Always available throughout the process. Very patient and willing to explain everything in great detail. Professional and courteous.
Daniel Erickson
Tyler Was Awesome All the Way
Tyler was awesome all the way during the process. He kept me informed and ultimately secured a fair recovery. Unfortunately, this took quite a while; however, that's the insurance company's fault, not Tyler or the LaMarca Group. One piece of advice is to have reasonable expectations. These guys will work for the best resolution possible!
Tony Castelline
Tyler Was Awesome All the Way
Tyler was awesome all the way during the process. He kept me informed and ultimately secured a fair recovery. Unfortunately, this took quite a while; however, that's the insurance company's fault, not Tyler or the LaMarca Group. One piece of advice is to have reasonable expectations. These guys will work for the best resolution possible!!
Tony Castelline
Grateful and Very Pleased with His Hard Work
This was my first experience working with an attorney, and it was a pleasure to work with Chad Knapp after he was recommended by my chiropractor. Mr. Knapp was very communicative, thorough, and friendly to ensure I understood the process and to keep me updated along the way. I'm grateful and very pleased with his persistence and hard work so that I received a settlement that was more than expected and will be helpful as I face challenges with lifelong injuries!
Tiffany Berkenes
Very Successful Case Outcome
I had a great experience working with Chad Knapp. Excellent communicator and kept me in the loop throughout the case. The case outcome was very successful and beyond my expectations. Strongly recommend Chad and this firm.
Sandy Lint
The case outcome was very successful.
I had a great experience working with Chad Knapp. Excellent communicator and kept me in the loop throughout the case. The case outcome was very successful and beyond my expectations. Strongly recommend Chad and this firm.
Sandy Lint
He Was Excellent to Work With
I had the pleasure of working with Chad Knapp. He was excellent to work with! Great at communicating down to every little detail, very timely with what he can manage, and made me feel advocated for. I’m grateful for him and his team and all that they were able to accomplish for me! If I ever need another attorney in the future, I will definitely be working with him again. I highly recommend!
Mikenna Cass
He was excellent to work with!
I had the pleasure of working with Chad Knapp. He was excellent to work with! Great at communicating down to every little detail, very timely with what he can manage, and made me feel advocated for. I’m grateful for him and his team and all that they were able to accomplish for me! If I ever need another attorney in the future, I will definitely be working with him again. I highly recommend!
Mikenna Cass
Chad Knapp Was Great and Timely
Chad Knapp was great and timely with my case. He communicated well and handled my case smoothly. Hopefully I won’t need his services again, but if I ever do, I’ll be working with him again. My family thanks you, Chad!
Yami Gonzalez
Chad Knapp was great and timely with my case.
Chad Knapp was great and timely with my case. He communicated well and handled my case smoothly. Hopefully I won’t need his services again, but if I ever do, I’ll be working with him again. My family thanks you, Chad!
Yami Gonzalez
Very Friendly and Professional
Chad Knapp at LaMarca Law Group was very friendly and professional. He worked swiftly and efficiently to help me resolve my PI case. I wholeheartedly recommend this law firm for anyone that wants a personal touch with outstanding results.
Martin Miller
Outstanding results with a personal touch
Chad Knapp at LaMarca Law Group was very friendly and professional. He worked swiftly and efficiently to help me resolve my PI case. I wholeheartedly recommend this law firm for anyone that wants a personal touch with outstanding results.
Martin Miller
Great to Work With
Great to work with. Answered all my questions and updated me frequently about my case. I would highly recommend anyone to Chad.
Alyssa Steele
I would highly recommend anyone to Chad
Great to work with. Answered all my questions and updated me frequently about my case. I would highly recommend anyone to Chad.
Alyssa Steele
One of the Best Law Firms in Iowa
LaMarca Law Group is one of the best law firms in Iowa. They have represented me twice, best decision ever. Tyler Ernst is one of the best lawyers at LaMarca. I will recommend him to anyone looking for a good lawyer.
Germaine Manomba
I Would Absolutely Recommend Them
I've used LaMarca twice now and would absolutely recommend them to anyone needing an attorney. They know what they're doing, and they're great at making sure you understand the process. 10/10!
Deanna Orms
The Most Professional Law Team
Gary Mattson and P.J. Beatty were absolutely the most professional law team I have ever had! I can't say enough good things about the entire LaMarca Law Group. My entire experience was handled with dignity and respect. They made sure I was informed with any updates or responses! I knew that this was the right team for me! Thank you, Gary and P.J., for everything! I would recommend this law team to anyone! 100% TRUST!
Mike Beem
Instrumental in Settling My Injury Lawsuit
LaMarca Law Group of Clive, Iowa—specifically attorney Andrew Heiting-Doane and legal assistant Barbara—were instrumental in helping me to settle my injury lawsuit. Over the past 1 1/2 years, they worked tirelessly to assist me with all the details of the suit, including deciphering all the medical information. They were so prompt in answering all of my questions, calls, and emails. I highly recommend their services.
Barb Thomas
Highly Recommend Their Services
LaMarca Law Group of Clive, Iowa—specifically attorney Andrew Heiting-Doane and legal assistant, Barbara, were instrumental in helping me to settle my injury lawsuit. Over the past 1 1/2 years, they worked tirelessly to assist me with all the details of the suit, including deciphering all the medical information. They were so prompt in answering all of my questions, calls, and emails. I highly recommend their services.
Barb Thomas
Chad Is Amazing!
Chad is amazing! He helped me every step of the way with my injury lawsuit and made things so easy to understand! He called often with updates and made this whole process so easy on me. I would definitely recommend LaMarca! Nobody wants to endure an injury, but they go above and beyond to get justice for their clients.
Lisa Harris
Chad is Amazing!
Chad is amazing! He helped me every step of the way with my injury lawsuit and made things so easy to understand! He called often with updates and made this whole process so easy on me. I would definitely recommend LaMarca! Nobody wants to endure an injury, but they go above and beyond to get justice for their clients.
Lisa Harris
Such an incredible staff
Such an incredible staff, quick to respond, and always caring!
Al Exito
Exceeded My Expectations!
Exceeded my expectations! I am grateful to have Tyler and Andy handle my case. Totally recommend them to my whole family! Thank you guys for everything!
Austina Austin
Worked tirelessly to get me the best settlement
Andrew Heiting-Doane (Andy) and his team worked tirelessly to get me the best settlement. Andy, Barbara, and Karlie were all a pleasure to work with and took all the stress out of the situation which helped me focus on healing. I am thankful for the work they put in to get me the best offer. I would definitely use their team again in the future and would highly recommend anyone to them who could benefit from their services.
Hannah Heersink
Best Settlement Achieved
Andrew Heiting-Doane (Andy) and his team worked tirelessly to get me the best settlement. Andy, Barbara, and Karlie were all a pleasure to work with and took all the stress out of the situation which helped me focus on healing. I am thankful for the work they put in to get me the best offer. I would definitely use their team again in the future and would highly recommend anyone to them who could benefit from their services.
Hannah Heersink
Exceptional Service Provided
I would be remiss if I didn’t echo the sentiment about the exceptional service provided by LaMarca Law Group. Andy and his team are phenomenal—what more can I say!
S Cook
Chad Was Great to Work With
Chad was great to work with; he got my case resolved for a fair amount!
Derrick Lee
I Couldn't Recommend This Law Firm Higher
Always prompt and courteous, I couldn't recommend this law firm higher. 5 stars
Settlement from county seat accounting and valuation firm resulting from breaches of ERISA duties in the creation, management, administration, reporting, and valuation of ESOP plan for a small Iowa business.
Professional Malpractice
$4.5 MillionAccounting Malpractice
Settlement from a national accounting firm to investors who bought stocks and bonds in reliance on the firm’s faulty financial information.
Workers' Compensation
$450,000Acid Exposure
Settlement following an arbitration decision awarding permanent total disability benefits for an industrial worker who was exposed to hydrochloric acid developing reactive airway disease.
Workers' Compensation
25% Industrial DisabilityAnkle Injury
Arbitration decision with an award of 25% industrial disability for a production worker who sustained an ankle injury.
Workers' Compensation
$115,000Back Injury
Settlement for a licensed practical nurse who suffered a severe low-back strain while lifting a patient.
Workers' Compensation
$110,000Back Injury
Recovery in a contested workers’ compensation case for a 29-year-old factory worker who fell off a conveyor belt at work and suffered a back injury.
Professional Malpractice
$97,000Accounting Malpractice
Settlement from county seat accounting and valuation firm resulting from breaches of ERISA duties in the creation, management, administration, reporting, and valuation of ESOP plan for a small Iowa business.
Professional Malpractice
$4.5 MillionAccounting Malpractice
Settlement from a national accounting firm to investors who bought stocks and bonds in reliance on the firm’s faulty financial information in an offering underwritten by a commodities brokerage.
Workers' Compensation
$450,000Acid Exposure
Settlement following an arbitration decision awarding permanent total disability benefits for an industrial worker who was exposed to hydrochloric acid developing reactive airway disease.
Workers' Compensation
25% Industrial DisabilityAnkle Injury
Arbitration decision with an award of 25% industrial disability for a production worker who sustained an ankle injury. The injury altered the worker’s gait resulting in ongoing back pain. The workers’ compensation insurance carrier argued that the back pain was not related to the original injury and that the worker had not lost any earning capacity because she was still employed at the same job. The deputy workers’ compensation commissioner found that the worker was able to work because of employer accommodations.
Workers' Compensation
$115,000Back Injury
Settlement for a licensed practical nurse who suffered a severe low-back strain while lifting a patient. The employer terminated the injured worker after a functional capacity evaluation confirmed that the worker was limited to sedentary-light duty and was no longer able to perform essential functions of her employment.
Workers' Compensation
$110,000Back Injury
Recovery in a contested workers’ compensation case for a 29-year-old factory worker who fell off a conveyor belt at work and suffered a back injury.
Why Choose LaMarca Law Group, P.C.
At LaMarca Law Group, P.C., our commitment to personalized legal services is unmatched. Located in Des Moines, Iowa, we excel in personal injury, workers' compensation, and business litigation. Our experienced team is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for our clients by understanding their specific needs and leveraging our robust resources.
Why Choose Us:
Decades of experience in complex legal cases
Personalized representation for every client
Skilled in handling cases against large corporations
Comprehensive team of attorneys, accountants, and investigators
Proven track record of favorable results
Full Team On Your Side
Attorneys, investigators, and experts using tech to build strong cases.
Personal Attention, Tailored Strategy
Your case gets focused attorney attention and a plan built for you.
Proven Results Against Big Insurers
We take on powerful insurance companies to pursue maximum recovery.
Decades Of Personal Injury Experience
Seasoned Iowa trial lawyers fighting for injury victims statewide.
Meet Our Expert Team at LaMarca Law Group
At LaMarca Law Group, P.C., our seasoned team in Des Moines, Iowa, is dedicated to offering personalized legal services in personal injury, workers' compensation, and business litigation. With decades of experience, we pride ourselves on tailoring our approach to each client's unique needs, ensuring they receive the best possible outcome. Our strong courtroom skills and tenacity in taking on powerful adversaries set us apart, as does our commitment to justice and comprehensive client support. We leverage our multifaceted expertise and state-of-the-art technology to provide unmatched legal representation across Iowa. Trust us to advocate passionately and pursue the justice you deserve.
What is the statute of limitations for filing a claim?
The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim varies by state, typically ranging from one to three years from the date of the accident. This time frame may vary depending on the specific circumstances of your case and the state where the accident occurred. It's crucial to consult with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to ensure you file your claim within the allowed period.
What should I do after an accident?
After an accident, prioritize your safety and health. Seek medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine. Document the scene by taking photos and gathering contact information from any witnesses. Report the accident to the police and obtain a copy of the report. Notify your insurance company about the incident. It's also advisable to consult a personal injury lawyer to understand your rights and explore your legal options.
How long does it take to resolve an accident claim?
The duration to resolve an accident claim varies depending on the complexity of the case, the willingness of parties to negotiate, and court schedules. Some claims may settle in a few months, while others may take years, especially if they proceed to trial. Your attorney can provide a more accurate timeline based on your case's specifics.
Will my accident case go to trial?
Whether your case goes to trial depends on several factors, including the willingness of parties to settle and the strength of your case. Many cases are settled out of court, but if an agreement cannot be reached, going to trial might be necessary. Your attorney will prepare your case for trial if needed and will guide you throughout the process to help achieve a favorable outcome.
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