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Iowa Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Iowa. Find attorneys who understand Iowa law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Iowa Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Iowa vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Iowa's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 51% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 2 years
Fault System
Iowa follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% or mo...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Iowa does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic a...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Iowa
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Iowa uses modified comparative 51 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Iowa Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
2 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
2 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Iowa Code § 614.1
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 2 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Iowa Fault System
Iowa follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% or more at fault. If 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Iowa's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Iowa Code § 668.3
Iowa Damage Caps
Iowa does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. Punitive damages may be available in cases involving willful and wanton disregard for safety.
High-Risk Truck Routes in Iowa
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 80
Major east-west corridor across Iowa connecting Chicago to the West with heavy freight traffic.
Interstate 35
North-south corridor through Des Moines connecting Minnesota to Missouri.
Interstate 29
Western Iowa route along the Missouri River with agricultural and commercial traffic.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
Frequently Asked Questions: Iowa Truck Accident Law
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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