Statute of Limitations
- 2 years with Discovery Rule. (Iowa Code §614.1 – Period)
- Medical malpractice – 2 years with Discovery Rule, but no more than 6 years from occurrence. SOL applies to minors 8 years and older. A minor under age eight has until tenth birthday to file suit. The mentally ill have 1 year from end of disability. (Iowa Code §614.1 – Period)
Damages Cap
- None.
Statute of Limitations
- 2 years with Discovery Rule. (Iowa Code §614.1 – Period)
Damages Cap
- None. (Iowa Code §633.336 – Damages for wrongful death)
- Adult Abuse – (Iowa Code §235B)
- Wanton Neglect or Nonsupport of a Dependent Adult – (Iowa Code Title XVI Criminal Law and Procedures, §726.8)
- Department of Elder Affairs – (Iowa Code Chapter 231)
- Elder Abuse Initiative, Emergency Shelter, and Support Services Projects – (Iowa Code Title VI Human Services, §231.56A)
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more information »About Jonathan Rosenfeld
Jonathan Rosenfeld is a lawyer who represents people injured in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Jonathan has represented victims of nursing home abuse and neglect throughout Illinois and across the country. Jonathan’s reputation as an aggressive advocate for the…
