Did you know that while the holidays may be one of the most joyful times of the year, there is also a major uptick in accidents between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve? With more drivers on the road, bad weather, and holiday celebrations that involve alcohol (leading to drunk driving), the roads aren’t the safest place to be during the…
Telpner Peterson Law Firm would like to congratulate Peggy Caruso for her 53 years in the legal profession. Peggy is now retiring after having served the last 27 years as a Paralegal and Office Administrator at the firm. She will be greatly missed. We wish her all the best as she enjoys her well deserved retirement.
Debt is a very serious thing, and something that can wreak havoc on your financial future and impact your finances for years to come. In some cases, debt can get so out of control that an individual has no option but to file for bankruptcy. While a large number of people who file for bankruptcy do so because they’ve experienced…
How to Stay Safe in 2020 Traditionally, Thanksgiving is one of the deadliest holidays for car accident fatalities, in large part because of the increased traffic on the road during this holiday weekend, because many drivers are driving on unfamiliar roads and traveling for long distances, and because there is a spike in the number of drunk driving accidents. Here’s…
Farming is no easy occupation. Most farmers take deep pride in their work and appreciate the unique connection that they have with the land. In addition to the grueling amount of physical labor that goes into running a farm, farm debt is also a huge problem in the United States. For farmers who are no longer able to pay their…
When facing suffocating amounts of debt, filing for bankruptcy may be one of the best options for getting a clean slate and moving forward with one’s financial future. But, contrary to popular belief, bankruptcy cannot be used to discharge all debts and may not be appropriate for a person depending on the types of debts that they carry. If you…
Car accidents are terrifying, and the claims process can be confusing and cumbersome. Perhaps even worse than a car accident is a car accident with an uninsured driver. Especially in Iowa, where at-fault drivers are responsible for paying for injuries and damages to others, most typically through their liability insurance coverage, an accident with an uninsured driver can raise a…
Determining what to do when a loved one requires a higher level of care than he or she can receive at home is a source of worry for many families. The costs of long-term care are substantial and typically unaffordable for families on an out-of-pocket basis. A common result of that scenario is the depletion of assets belonging to the…
A car accident can lead to a lot of questions about the future. If serious injuries resulted, a person may question when–if ever–they will heal, be able to return to work, and once again participate in much-loved activities. If a vehicle has been significantly damaged, questions may surface about how long vehicle repairs will take and how much they will…
If you are facing large amounts of debt and aren’t sure what the best course of action is for alleviating that debt, meeting with a skilled Iowa bankruptcy attorney may be a smart option. A bankruptcy attorney can help you to understand your options for debt relief, including things like debt consolidation and mortgage refinancing. If bankruptcy proves to be…