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Statute of Limitations
Iowa's personal injury SOL is 2 years (Iowa Code § 614.1(2)). Elder abuse claims follow the same 2-year period. Iowa imposes a damages cap on noneconomic damages in personal injury medical cases (Iowa Code § 147.136A) — consult local counsel on applicability to nursing home claims.
2 years from date of injury
Iowa Data
Exposure in Iowa
Source: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing, 2024
Source: Iowa Health Care Association, 2024
Source: Iowa Long-Term Care Workforce Study, 2023
Medical Resources
Clinics & Specialists in Iowa
University of Iowa Hospital — Level I Trauma
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