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STEPHEN T. FIEWEGERLAW
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Davenport Personal Injury Attorney

When someone else's carelessness hurts you, we investigate, build the evidence and push for a fair result in Iowa or Illinois.

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Personal injury law covers a wide range of situations: a driver who runs a red light on Kimberly Road, a store that leaves a spill on the floor, a neighbor's dog that bites a child. What these cases share is a simple question with a complicated answer. Did someone fail to act with reasonable care, and did that failure cause your injury?

Stephen T. Fieweger has represented injured people in Iowa and Illinois since 1987. He is licensed in both states, which matters in the Quad Cities, where a crash on one side of the river can involve a driver, an insurer or a business from the other side.

What we handle

  • Auto accidents, including truck and motorcycle collisions
  • Slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall injuries
  • Dog bites and animal attacks
  • Premises liability: unsafe stores, rental property and public spaces
  • Other injuries caused by negligence

Fault is rarely all-or-nothing

Many people assume that if they made a mistake, they have no case. That is often not true. Both Iowa and Illinois use comparative fault, which means a court looks at how much each person contributed to what happened. [ATTORNEY: verify] In general, an injured person can still recover as long as their share of the fault is not greater than the other side's, although their recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault.

Consider someone who walked past a posted wet-floor sign and slipped. That person may still have a claim, depending on how visible the sign was, how long the hazard had been there and what the business did about it. The answer depends on how a court is likely to view the facts. Part of our job is to explain that honestly at the start, so you can make an informed decision.

Why experience matters

Insurance companies evaluate claims based on how likely they are to lose in court. An attorney who has won cases before the Iowa Supreme Court and the Seventh and Eighth Circuit Courts of Appeals, and has successfully argued before the Illinois Supreme Court, brings a different kind of leverage to the negotiating table than one who never steps into a courtroom. We prepare every case as if it will be tried. That preparation is what produces fair settlements, and it is what protects you if the case does go to trial.

Our Process

How a personal injury case works

  1. Free consultation

    Tell us what happened. We review the basics, explain the deadlines that apply, and give you a straight assessment of whether the claim is worth pursuing.

  2. Investigation & evidence

    We gather police reports, photos, witness statements, medical records and bills, and we document how the injury has affected your work and daily life.

  3. Negotiation or trial

    We present the claim to the insurer and negotiate from strength. If a fair offer does not come, we are prepared to file suit and try the case.

Personal Injury: Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?
As a general rule, both Iowa and Illinois give injured people two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. [ATTORNEY: verify] There are exceptions, and some claims against government bodies have much shorter notice requirements. Do not wait to find out which rules apply to you.
What if I was partly at fault?
You may still have a claim. Iowa and Illinois both reduce, rather than eliminate, recovery when an injured person shares some of the blame, so long as their share is not greater than the other side's. [ATTORNEY: verify] We will look at the facts and tell you how a court is likely to see them.
Do I need to talk to the other driver's insurance company?
You are generally not required to give a recorded statement to the other side's insurer, and it is usually wise to speak with an attorney first. Adjusters are trained to ask questions that can minimize your claim. You should still notify your own insurer as your policy requires.
What should I do right after an accident?
Get medical attention, even if you feel fine. Call the police and ask for a report. Take photos of the scene, the vehicles and your injuries. Get names and contact information for witnesses. Keep every medical bill and record. Then call us before signing anything.
Do you handle cases in Illinois too?
Yes. Stephen Fieweger is licensed in both Iowa and Illinois and represents clients in Rock Island, Henry, Mercer and Whiteside counties, as well as Scott, Muscatine and Clinton counties in Iowa.
What does the free consultation cover?
We listen to what happened, review any documents you have, explain the deadlines and legal standards that apply, and tell you honestly whether we believe you have a viable claim. There is no charge and no obligation.

Have a question that isn’t answered here? Contact us or call (563) 424-1982.

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