If you have been injured in an accident at work or by the fault of another person or company, let the expert at Drew Law Firm take care of it for you. Why should you contact Drew Law Firm? Attorney Tom L. Drew has practiced primarily in personal injury, workers' compensation, catastrophic injury, construction accident, motor vehicle accident, nursing home accident, premises liability, trucking accidents, wrongful death, and motorcycle accident claims for over 19 years.
He has been lead trial counsel in personal injury cases throughout the state. Tom has handled cases against most major insurance defense firms in Iowa. Tom L. Drew is respected by his peers and has obtained an AV (the highest) rating as published in Martindale-Hubbell ™. He also served as President of the C. Edwin Moore chapter of the American Inns of Court in 2005 which is comprised of members of the bench and bar. Tom is one of 25 Iowa attorneys who have applied and been granted membership to the Million Dollar Advocate Forum http://www.milliondollaradvocates.com. READ MORE >>
A REFERENCE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE / AUTO / CAR ACCIENTS
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), someone is involved in a car accident every ten seconds in the United States. This high frequency of car accidents makes motor vehicle accidents the most common personal injury cases in the courts today. READ MORE >>
Catastrophic injuries are difficult to manage and often require intensive medical attention. The long-term needs of a person who suffers a catastrophic injury are far more extensive than the needs of someone with lesser injuries. While some individuals are able to fully recover from a catastrophic injury, others may suffer permanent disability, pain, or reduced life- especially if they receive improper or tardy medical attention. READ MORE >>
Construction workers face dangerous working conditions every day, whether the project is a major industrial site or just home renovations. Despite a large number of safety regulations, inspections and job safety programs, construction workers suffer work-related injuries every day. The hazardous nature of the work means that construction workers will inevitably face accidents. READ MORE >>
When an elderly person enters a nursing home's care, most people assume they will be treated with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. READ MORE >>
There are various ways that Personal Injury may result. Personal Injury may be caused by defective or dangerous consumer goods, motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls or even animal attacks. Personal Injury attorneys are experienced with recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of your case. READ MORE >>
Premises Liability law is the body of law which makes the person who is in possession of land or premises responsible for certain injuries, whether they are physical, mental or social, suffered by persons who are present on the owner’s property. Premises liability cases may seem simple, such as "slip and fall" cases, yet in some states the current laws favor the property owner to a much larger degree. READ MORE >>
Every day on our roads and highways, semi-truck accidents claim lives and cause irreparable injuries. All too often, semi-truck accidents are the result of carelessness or recklessness on the part of the truck driver, such as speeding, distractions, driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Trucking companies routinely overload their vehicles and fail to maintain them properly. READ MORE >>
“Workers’ compensation” refers to both the benefits that employees injured on the job are entitled to and the method for obtaining those benefits. Workers’ compensation laws are set by each state and these laws can vary from state to state. Additionally, the federal government has workers’ compensation laws for federal government employees and employees in certain types of jobs. READ MORE >>
Wrongful death occurs when companies or individuals are negligent or either of these are found to have misconduct in their duties to others. These include car accidents, medical malpractice, occupational accidents and others. READ MORE >>
Des Moines, Iowa Attorney practicing in Iowa primarily in Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury. Lawyers at the Drew Law Office are dedicated to serve their clients in Iowa, including the cities of Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, Adel, Marshalltown, Pella, Decorah, Knoxville, Eldora, Johnston, Ankeny, and Burlington , and the communities that make up Woodbury, Pottawattamie, Polk, Webster, Story, Linn, Johnson, Scott, Dubuque, Black Hawk, Dallas, Marshall, Marion, Winneshiek, Madison, Hardin and Des Moines counties.
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