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DUFF LAW FIRM, P.L.C.
THOMAS J. DUFF
Duff Law Firm, P.L.C.
The Griffin Building
319 Seventh Street, Suite 600
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-3826
Telephone: (888) 251-2722
Fax: (515) 282-0477 |
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The personal injury, car accidents, employment law, wrongful death, construction accidents, catastrophic injuries and product liability claims and settlement attorneys at the Duff Law Firm P. L. C. are dedicated to serve their clients in central Iowa, including the cities of Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo and Burlington , and the communities that make up Woodbury, Pottawattamie, Polk, Webster, Story, Linn, Johnson, Scott, Dubuque, Black Hawk, and Des Moines counties.
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Wrongful Death Frequently Asked Questions
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| How do they determine if the death may be punishable by criminal action? What is the difference between the civil and criminal cases that can be filed? |
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If the death was caused criminally, that is classified as a crime by the government, the one (or ones) responsible will be charged by law enforcement. Civil cases arise when there are disputes over the reasons behind the death, that someone else was directly and negligently responsible for the death. It is more difficult to prove guilt in a criminal case, which penalizes differently, imposing criminal sanctions. In civil cases, monetary judgments are awarded against the defendants. |
DISCLAIMER: The information you obtain at our firm web site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. It is recommended that you should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
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If you would like to schedule a free initial consultation contact an Iowa auto / car accident attorney, representing clients in Davenport, Iowa at the Duff Law Firm. Give us a call at (888) 251-0477.
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| Des Moines, Iowa Attorney practicing in Iowa in personal injury, car accidents, employment law, wrongful death, construction accidents, catastrophic injuries and product liability. Lawyers at the Duff Law Firm P. L. C. 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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