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Wrongful Death Lawyer Des Moines
The pain of losing a loved one is immeasurable, especially when it’s due to someone else’s negligence. LaMarca Law Group, P.C. offers compassionate legal representation in wrongful death cases, working to bring some measure of justice and relief to grieving families. A wrongful death attorney can help you seek compensation for funeral costs, loss of income, emotional trauma, loss of companionship, and more. By holding at-fault parties responsible, you can also experience peace of mind knowing that justice has been served. A wrongful death lawyer at LaMarca Law Group, P.C. can handle every aspect of your case while you focus on healing and remembering your loved one.
Whether you are a spouse, parent, child, or other loved one of someone who has lost their life through no fault of their own, LaMarca Law Group, P.C. is here to help. Call (515) 705-0233 today.
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We all stood up for my Mom and received as much justice as was possible.
Paula Leonard
P"I highly recommend James and LaMarca Law Group."
It was a very good financial settlement, but more importantly, we all stood up for my mom and received as much justice as was possible.
Paula Leonard
D"Absolute most trying time of my life"
He spoke with a softness suitable for the situation and acknowledged the pain I was in.
Donna Smith
D"10/10 Recommend Them"
Absolutely recommend them to anyone needing an attorney.
Deanna Orms
M"Highly Recommended for Professionalism"
Highly recommended for his response time, knowledge, and professionalism!
Maranda Greenwalt
M"Highly recommended for his professionalism"
Highly recommended for his response time, knowledge, and professionalism!
Maranda Greenwalt
M"100% Trust in LaMarca Law Group!"
Handled with dignity and respect. 100% TRUST!
Mike Beem
A"Incredible Staff"
Such an incredible staff, quick to respond, and always caring!
Al Exito
A"Exceeded My Expectations!"
I am grateful to have Tyler and Andrew handle my case. Totally recommend them to my whole family!
Austina Austin
S"Exceptional Service Provided"
I would be remiss if I didn’t echo the sentiment about the exceptional service provided by LaMarca Law Group.
S Cook
D"Chad was great to work with"
Chad was great to work with, he got my case resolved for a fair amount!
Derrick Lee
C"Couldn't recommend higher"
Always prompt and courteous, I couldn't recommend this law firm higher. 5 stars
Connie Bayles
M"Andrew Heiting-Doane is the best"
He listens well and proposes realistic and common-sense approaches.
M Charles Bernstein
T"Highly recommend this firm and Chad!"
Chad and his staff were amazing to work with! Everything was handled professionally and went very smoothly!
Theresa Robertson
S"Andy was excellent"
Andy was excellent, very professional and communicative throughout my case
Subash Biswa
B"Amazing Team and Quick Responses"
Andy and his team are amazing. They solved problems quickly and went above and beyond.
Brittany Lewis
B"Outstanding and Ethical Team"
Andy and his team are outstanding. They are ethical, honest, and knowledgeable.
Beverly Kinney
M"10/10 Experience!"
Andy definitely made sure I got the best outcome
Mahogani Willis
A"Absolutely Fantastic from Start to End"
Ryan was very informative and thorough. He was in constant communication with us and kept us in the loop on everything.
Amber Harris
D"Much Better Settlement"
Tyler was excellent, responding timely and explaining the process including expectations.
Denise Lestor
M"Great at Communicating"
I had a good experience from start to finish. They are great at communicating throughout the process.
Matthew Vanwyhe
C"Exceeded My Expectations"
They exceeded my expectations with their professionalism.
Chad Davis
H"Absolutely amazing communication!"
I am beyond satisfied with the hard work Lamarca law firm put into my case!
Hannah Gobeli
S"I would recommend to a friend"
They also explained everything so that I understood.
Samantha Jacobson
J"Highly recommend LaMarca team"
Andrew Heiting-Doane and Barbara were helpful during a stressful time.
Jeanne Lester
E"Gifted and brilliant attorneys"
My experience with George LaMarca and Gregory Landry was never less than superb.
Eugene Cherny
L"Very Satisfied Experience"
Mr. Chad Knapp took care of my situation very effectively and in a timely manner.
Laura Markle
C"Very friendly and professional!"
Mr. Heiting-Doane and his colleagues took over and made everything easy and hands-off.
Carrieaf
D"Phenomenal Legal Talent"
Extremely professional and results-oriented firm with phenomenal legal talent!
Drew
T"I highly recommend the LaMarca Law Group"
Andy Heiting-Doane worked tirelessly for us on a case and made himself available to us most anytime, day or night.
Tricia Childress
Received Justice for My Mom
LaMarca Law Group represented my family in a wrongful death negligence case against a care facility. The victim was my 86-year-old mother. Two other law firms told me they couldn't take the case, mainly because they didn't think it was worth enough money. I then contacted James Biscoglia at LaMarca Law Group, and he told me exactly what to do and whom to contact at the State of Iowa to get the process started, and he agreed to take the case for us. James and his colleagues handled the research and hiring expert witnesses to prove our case. The care facility was uncooperative, so James filed an official lawsuit. We ended up going to mediation and were able to settle the case after battling back and forth. James told us exactly what to expect and represented us in the manner we chose. He did not pressure us to settle for anything less than what we wanted. It was a very good financial settlement, but more importantly, we all stood up for my mom and received as much justice as was possible, which was all we could hope for. No amount of money will bring my mom back, but I do feel satisfaction that my mom's case might help other elderly people who need someone to stand up for them. I highly recommend James and LaMarca Law Group.
Paula Leonard
I highly recommend James and LaMarca Law Group.
LaMarca Law Group represented my family in a wrongful death negligence case against a care facility. The victim was my 86-year-old mom. Two other law firms told me they couldn't take the case, mainly because they didn't think it was worth enough money. I then contacted James Biscoglia at LaMarca Law Group, and he told me exactly what to do and whom to contact at the State of Iowa to get the process started, and he agreed to take the case for us. James and his colleagues handled the research and hiring expert witnesses to prove our case. The care facility was uncooperative, so James filed an official lawsuit. We ended up going to mediation and were able to settle the case after battling back and forth. James told us exactly what to expect and represented us in the manner we chose. He did not pressure us to settle for anything less than what we wanted. It was a very good financial settlement, but more importantly, we all stood up for my mom and received as much justice as was possible, which was all we could hope for. No amount of money will bring my mom back, but I do feel satisfaction that my mom's case might help other elderly people who need someone to stand up for them. I highly recommend James and LaMarca Law Group.
Paula Leonard
Absolute most trying time of my life
My experience with LaMarca Law Group and Chad Knapp began as a result of the absolute most trying time of my life. I had just lost my firstborn son in a motorcycle accident. Due to the circumstances, a friend sent me a list of personal injury lawyers and insisted I needed one. The first call I was told I had a case, but the gentleman would discuss it with a partner and call me back if he decided to take it. The second call ended when I was told I didn't have a case. The third call I probably had a case and could call back if I wanted to pursue it. It was after the fourth call a decision was made to go forward with this. And I don't even recall what Mr. Knapp said to me, but it was how he spoke to me. I didn't feel like a 'case'. He spoke with a softness that was suitable for the situation and acknowledged the pain I was in. He spoke about laws, and codes and facts but delivered it with empathy and comfort. It was the same for the next 12 months, every call or email was relayed with care and concern and ended with him asking if I had any questions or needed anything. During periods where things were moving slow I received check-in calls or an email from Stephanie Martinez, which she always closed with 'Have a great weekend.' The difficulties I experienced just from losing my son alone, dealing with an unexpected lawsuit shouldn't have been so 'easy' for me. And I don't believe it would have without Chad Knapp, Stephanie Martinez, Justin Reid, and LaMarca Law Group.
Donna Smith
10/10 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
Highly Recommended for Professionalism
Andrew Heiting-Doane has been an amazing asset and help for legal matters in understanding contracts and NDAs. Highly recommended for his response time, knowledge, and professionalism!
Maranda Greenwalt
Highly recommended for his professionalism
Andrew Heiting-Doane has been an amazing asset and help for legal matters in understanding contracts and NDAs. Highly recommended for his response time, knowledge, and professionalism!
Maranda Greenwalt
100% Trust in LaMarca Law Group!
Gary Mattson & PJ 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 & PJ, for everything! I would recommend this law team to anyone! 100% TRUST!
Mike Beem
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 Andrew handle my case. Totally recommend them to my whole family! Thank you guys for everything!
Austina Austin
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
Couldn't recommend higher
Always prompt and courteous, I couldn't recommend this law firm higher. 5 stars
Connie Bayles
Andrew Heiting-Doane is the best
Andrew Heiting-Doane is the best. He listens well and proposes realistic and common-sense approaches and solutions to my tricky situation. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful.
M Charles Bernstein
Highly recommend this firm and Chad!
Chad and his staff were amazing to work with! Everything was handled professionally and went very smoothly! Chad kept in constant contact with me, keeping me updated! Highly recommend this firm and Chad!
Theresa Robertson
Andy was excellent
Andy was excellent, very professional and communicative throughout my case. I’m satisfied with the outcome of my case.
Subash Biswa
Amazing Team and Quick Responses
Andy and his team are amazing. They were always quick to respond to questions and solved problems quickly. Andy is knowledgeable, intelligent, confident, and passionate about his clients' cases. Made everything go smoothly and went above and beyond what was expected.
Brittany Lewis
Outstanding and Ethical Team
Andy and his team are outstanding. They are ethical, honest, and a knowledgeable firm. They were always quick to respond to questions and solved problems quickly. Andy is knowledgeable, intelligent, confident, and passionate about his clients' cases.
Beverly Kinney
10/10 Experience!
Had a really good experience with La Marca! I had Andrew representing me, and he definitely made sure I got the best outcome for my situation. The process took some time as legal situations do, but his communication was always on point. 10/10!
Mahogani Willis
Absolutely Fantastic from Start to End
Ryan Nixon and the team of LaMarca Law Group have been absolutely fantastic from the beginning to the end on my daughter's case. My daughter goes to school in Iowa and we live in California, so it was extremely stressful on us. Ryan was very informative and thorough with us from the beginning. He was in constant communication with us and kept us in the loop on everything. I highly recommend Ryan Nixon and the team at LaMarca Law Group.
Amber Harris
Much Better Settlement
Tyler was excellent to work with, responding in a timely manner and explaining the process including expectations. He counseled me on negotiations and was able to get a much better settlement than originally offered. He and his team were well-organized as well. I definitely recommend working with them.
Denise Lestor
Great at Communicating
I had a good experience from start to finish. They are great at communicating throughout the process.
Matthew Vanwyhe
Exceeded My Expectations
Chad and the staff at LaMarca Law Firm were very impressive to work with. They set the proper expectations and kept me in the loop at all stages of my case. They exceeded my expectations with their professionalism.
Chad Davis
Absolutely amazing communication!
I am beyond satisfied with the hard work LaMarca law firm put into my case! They are very professional and go to bat for their clients! I worked with Andrew and he was absolutely amazing. The communication was great!
Hannah Gobeli
I would recommend to a friend
I don't have any other experiences to compare their services to but felt like it went well. It was a long process to get to a settlement but understood that these things take time when multiple parties are involved. They took care of most everything and were very helpful in the process. They also explained everything so that I understood. I would use them again or recommend to a friend.
Samantha Jacobson
Highly recommend LaMarca team
Andrew Heiting-Doane and his assistant, Barbara, were so helpful to us during a very stressful time. Not only were they timely and thorough during the process, but they took the time to explain and follow up on our questions, which greatly relieved our stress. We are very thankful for the team at LaMarca and highly recommend them.
Jeanne Lester
Gifted and brilliant attorneys
There is a large range of quality among attorneys in Des Moines, from the excellent to the lousy. My experience with George LaMarca and Gregory Landry was never less than superb. These are gifted and brilliant attorneys, absolutely second to none. You cannot do better.
Eugene Cherny
Very Satisfied Experience
My experience was a very good one. Mr. Chad Knapp took care of my situation very effectively and in a timely manner. I am satisfied with the outcome and also appreciate the guidance with decisions throughout the case period. I definitely would use his services again and also recommend this law firm.
Laura Markle
Very friendly and professional!
After spending too much time dealing with a situation I never wanted to be in, my family and I worked with Andrew Heiting-Doane. Mr. Heiting-Doane and his colleagues took over and made everything easy and hands-off. From quick communications and explanations, Mr. Heiting-Doane and his colleagues were the best. Very friendly and professional!
Carrieaf
Phenomenal Legal Talent
Extremely professional and results-oriented firm with phenomenal legal talent!
Drew
I highly recommend the LaMarca Law Group
I highly recommend the LaMarca Law Group. Specifically, Andy Heiting-Doane worked tirelessly for us on a case, was always professional but certainly got to know us personally, made himself available to us most anytime, day or night, in order to accommodate our schedule, and we are extremely pleased with his overall counsel and results.
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., we represent clients across Iowa in personal injury, workers’ compensation, and business litigation matters. We combine decades of experience with personalized attention, using our deep resources and trial skills to take on tough opponents and pursue the best possible results for each client.
Why Choose Us:
Decades of experience in complex injury and business cases
Personalized strategies tailored to your unique goals
Integrated team of attorneys, accountants, and investigators
Proven record against major insurers and corporations
State-of-the-art technology for case preparation and trial
Commitment to meaningful change in law and business practices
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 the Team at LaMarca Law Group, P.C.
At LaMarca Law Group, P.C., our team brings together seasoned trial attorneys, skilled litigators, and dedicated support staff to serve clients across Iowa. We focus on personal injury, workers’ compensation, and business litigation, tailoring our approach to each client’s circumstances and goals. Drawing on decades of combined experience, we work closely with in-house investigators, accountants, and experts, using advanced technology to build strong, evidence-based cases. We’re known for taking on powerful opponents—including major insurers and large corporations—and pursuing the full compensation our clients deserve. From the first consultation through resolution, we keep you informed, prepared, and supported at every step. Our team is driven not only to achieve positive results for individual clients, but also to promote safer practices and fairer outcomes throughout our community.
Settlements are typically paid in a lump sum or through structured payments, as negotiated during the settlement process or as ordered by the court. The allocation among family members may vary based on legal guidelines.
Who can file a wrongful death claim?
The immediate family members of the deceased, such as spouses, children, and parents, are typically eligible to file a wrongful death claim. Some states may also allow other relatives or financial dependents to file.
How is negligence determined in wrongful death cases?
Negligence is determined by evaluating evidence such as witness testimony, expert analysis, and documentation related to the incident. It must be shown that the defendant failed to meet a standard of reasonable care.
How long does a wrongful death case take?
The duration of a wrongful death case varies based on factors such as case complexity, court schedules, and willingness to settle. It can take anywhere from several months to years. Your attorney can provide an estimated timeline based on your case.
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