Asbestos / Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Iowa

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Statute of Limitations

Iowa Code § 614.1(2) provides a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Iowa courts apply the discovery rule for latent asbestos diseases from date of mesothelioma diagnosis. Iowa uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar.

2 years from diagnosis

Iowa Data

Exposure in Iowa

Source: SEER NCI 2024

Source: NIOSH Iowa Occupational Data

Source: Iowa Code § 614.1(2)

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Iowa

University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

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