Anthony Olson | Cedar Rapids Personal Injury Lawyer

I have seen insurance companies deny injury claims that are clearly legitimate. In the past couple of years, I am proud to say that I have fought these cases, put them in front of a judge, and won. There is no greater achievement, for an injury attorney, than getting your clients the money they need to move on with life after a serious injury.

Always be up-front with a client. Sometimes the truth isn't what we want it to be. Whether its the amount of time it takes to get to trial or whether its the fact that the other side gets to ask personal questions, a successful practice hinges on helping the client understand the legal process.

Client-orient goals. This is the most important thing for a client to look for. An attorney's job is to help the client get what they want, and what they deserve. A good lawyer will listen, offer advice, and explain.

Hugely. The alternative to settlement is a trial. That probably means a jury will hear your case if it doesn't settle. If you aren't willing and able to go to trial, a settlement suffers. Local lawyers will likely be more familiar with local laws, rules, and community standards & beliefs.

A free phone consultation offers a quick analysis of the facts of a case to determine whether it is could be worth pursuing. Not every case justifies a lawsuit. By the same token, that does not mean that you don't have rights. A consult can also help a person learn more about their legal rights.

For injury cases, it's important to know what happened, who was involved, where it happened, and how a person has been affected. This allows the attorney to make an assessment of the merits and advise a client of their possible rights and options for pursuing those rights.

When I was a young man, a loved one was injured by the careless neglect another. This experience taught me the difference an experience attorney can make when the chips are down. It was at this point that I knew I would work with the law, to help others recover when they suffer harm at the hands of a bad actor.

The clients. There is nothing better than seeing a client taking control of their life after a serious injury. We can't take away the pain and loss caused by serious injuries, but we can help a person move on with life by putting the best possible foot forward.

Old cars, motorcycles, bicycling, and - of course- my family.

I donate, every month, to Save the Children. This organization feeds and educates children around the world. No child should ever go hungry and I am fortunate enough to have the means to help.

• Iowa Association for Justice | Member
  Linn County Bar Association | President-Elect
  Iowa State Bar Association | Member

• Great Plains Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016-2019
  Top 40 under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2017-2019
  Mediation, Arbitration, & ADR Excellence for the Future Award | Creighton University School of Law | 2009

• Workers' Compensation Appeal
  Permanent total diability award affirmed.

• IAJ's Fall Workers' Compensation Seminar | Alternate Medical Care | 2017
  IAJ's 26th Annual Workers' Compensation Seminar | Alternate Medical Care | 2017
  IAWC Annual Seminar | Agency Case Law Update | 2016
  IAJ Personal Injury Seminar | Black Letter Law | 2016

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