Iowa Personal Injury Lawyers
Iowa's agricultural economy means heavy farm equipment and grain truck traffic on rural highways, contributing to over 300 traffic fatalities annually.
Iowa uses a modified comparative fault (51% bar) system for personal injury claims. The statute of limitations is 2 years. Bond Legal is licensed to practice in Iowa and has recovered over $500 million for injured clients nationwide. Free consultations available 24/7 — pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
How Iowa Personal Injury Law Works
Fault System
Modified Comparative Fault (51% Bar)
Iowa follows modified comparative fault — you can recover damages only if your fault is 50% or less. If you are 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing.
Source: Iowa Code § 668.3
Statute of Limitations
2 years
This is the deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit in Iowa. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to compensation permanently.
Source: Iowa Code § 614.1(2)
Damage Caps
No cap on economic damages. Non-economic damages are not capped in most PI cases. Punitive damages are capped at the greater of 2× compensatory damages or $250,000 (3× or $250,000 for willful injury) under Iowa Code § 668A.1.
Key Iowa Laws Affecting Your Case
Modified Comparative Fault (51% Bar)
Iowa Code § 668.3
Iowa follows a modified comparative fault system. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, and if you are found 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing. Fault allocation is determined by the jury based on evidence from all parties involved.
Statute of Limitations (2 Years)
Iowa Code § 614.1(2)
Iowa has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, running from the date of injury. Wrongful death claims must also be filed within 2 years of the date of death (Iowa Code § 611.22). Government tort claims require notice within 2 years under the Iowa Tort Claims Act (Iowa Code § 669.13).
Mandatory Auto Insurance
Iowa Code § 321A.21
Iowa requires minimum liability coverage of 20/40/15 ($20,000 per person, $40,000 per accident bodily injury, $15,000 property damage). These are among the lowest minimums nationally and are grossly inadequate for serious injury cases. Iowa does not require proof of insurance at registration — it is a post-accident financial responsibility state.
Punitive Damages Cap
Iowa Code § 668A.1
Punitive damages in Iowa are capped at the greater of 2× compensatory damages or $250,000 (3× compensatory or $250,000 for willful injury involving alcohol/drug impairment). 75% of punitive damages are paid to a state civil reparations trust fund, with only 25% going to the plaintiff.
OWI (Operating While Intoxicated)
Iowa Code § 321J.2
Iowa uses the term OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) rather than DUI/DWI. BAC limit is .08 for adults, .02 for those under 21. Iowa has an implied consent law (Iowa Code § 321J.6) — refusal to submit to testing results in automatic license revocation. OWI convictions create strong evidence of negligence in civil injury claims.
Dram Shop Liability
Iowa Code § 123.92
Iowa's Dram Shop Act allows injured parties to sue licensed liquor establishments that sold alcohol to an intoxicated person who subsequently caused injury. Claims can be brought against the licensee and the intoxicated individual jointly.
Our Iowa Team
Bond Legal Attorneys Licensed in Iowa
These experienced personal injury attorneys are licensed to practice in Iowa and handle cases throughout the state.
Public Record
Notable Iowa Personal Injury Verdicts & Settlements
These publicly reported verdicts and settlements illustrate the range of outcomes in Iowa personal injury cases. They are from public court records and do not represent Bond Legal's case results.
Jury verdict in a fatal semi-truck collision on I-80 near Des Moines involving a driver who exceeded Hours of Service limits.
Verdict for a patient who sustained permanent neurological damage due to a delayed diagnosis at a Cedar Rapids hospital.
Jury award for a family injured in a high-speed collision on I-80 near Davenport caused by a distracted commercial driver.
Settlement for a worker who sustained catastrophic injuries in a grain elevator accident near Waterloo due to alleged safety violations.
Verdict in a negligent maintenance case at an Iowa City commercial property where a patron sustained catastrophic fall injuries.
Important: The verdicts and settlements shown above are from publicly available court records and legal publications. They are presented for informational purposes only and do not represent Bond Legal's case results. Every case is unique — the facts, injuries, defendants, insurance coverage, venue, and applicable law vary significantly. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Gross amounts shown are before deduction of attorney fees, costs, and expenses. This is an advertisement.
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(866) 423-7724 — Free ConsultationWhat Makes Iowa Different for Personal Injury Cases
Iowa had 375 traffic fatalities in 2023 (Iowa DOT/NHTSA FARS), dropping to 344 in 2024 — and the state is on track for its lowest death toll in a century in 2025 with approximately 259 fatalities. Despite these improvements, Iowa's agricultural economy means heavy farm equipment, grain trucks, and agricultural implements share rural highways with passenger vehicles, creating unique hazard patterns not seen in more urbanized states. Over 60% of Iowa's fatal crashes occur on rural roads (Iowa DOT).
Iowa uses the term OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) rather than DUI or DWI. Alcohol-impaired driving accounted for 88 fatalities in 2023 (23.5% of all traffic deaths). Iowa's implied consent law (Iowa Code § 321J.6) means refusal to submit to chemical testing results in automatic license revocation. An OWI conviction creates strong per se evidence of negligence in any related civil personal injury claim.
Iowa's punitive damages system is unique: 75% of any punitive damages award is paid to a state civil reparations trust fund, with only 25% going to the plaintiff (Iowa Code § 668A.1). Punitive damages are capped at the greater of 2× compensatory damages or $250,000 (3× or $250,000 for willful injury involving alcohol/drugs). This structure significantly impacts how damages are pursued in Iowa compared to states with no caps or no trust fund requirement.
Iowa's minimum auto insurance requirements of 20/40/15 (Iowa Code § 321A.21) are among the lowest in the nation. Combined with Iowa's status as a post-accident financial responsibility state — meaning drivers are not required to show proof of insurance at registration — this creates risk that at-fault drivers may be underinsured or uninsured. UM/UIM coverage is critical for Iowa drivers.
Iowa's modified comparative fault system (Iowa Code § 668.3) uses a 51% bar — you can recover only if your fault is 50% or less. Combined with the 2-year statute of limitations (Iowa Code § 614.1(2)) and the joint and several liability provisions (Iowa Code § 668.4), Iowa's tort system requires careful legal strategy. The state's Dram Shop Act (Iowa Code § 123.92) provides an additional avenue for recovery in alcohol-related crash cases.
Iowa Traffic Safety Statistics
55,000+
Annual Crashes
375
Fatalities (2023)
11.8
Deaths per 100K residents
8.6%
Uninsured Drivers (IRC)
344 (down 8%)
2024 fatalities
38
Pedestrian fatalities
57
Motorcycle fatalities
88
Alcohol-impaired fatalities (BAC .08+)
Source: Iowa DOT / NHTSA FARS, 2023 | 2024 fatalities: Iowa DOT, 2024 | Pedestrian fatalities: GHSA/NHTSA, 2023 | Motorcycle fatalities: NHTSA FARS, 2023 | Alcohol-impaired fatalities (BAC .08+): NHTSA FARS, 2023
Iowa Auto Insurance Landscape
~$1,650/yr
Avg. Annual Premium
Experian/Bankrate, 2025
20/40/15 ($20K per person, $40K per accident BI, $15K PD)
Minimum Coverage
Iowa Code § 321A.21
8.6%
Uninsured Drivers
IRC, 2022
At-Fault State
Insurance System
Key Insurance Notes for Iowa
- •Iowa is a tort (at-fault) state. Injured parties can file claims directly against the at-fault driver's insurance without needing to exhaust PIP benefits first.
- •Iowa's minimum 20/40/15 limits are among the lowest in the nation. A single ER visit and surgery can easily exceed $20,000, leaving victims severely undercompensated if the at-fault driver carries only minimums.
- •Iowa is a post-accident financial responsibility state — drivers are not required to show proof of insurance at registration. This unusual system means enforcement occurs only after an accident or traffic stop, which may contribute to the uninsured driver rate.
- •UM/UIM coverage is not mandatory in Iowa but is strongly recommended. Iowa's 8.6% uninsured driver rate (IRC 2022) is below the national average of 14%, but still means roughly 1 in 12 Iowa drivers lacks coverage.
- •Iowa's average auto insurance premium of approximately $1,650/year (Experian 2025 data) is significantly below the national average, reflecting the state's lower population density and relatively low litigation costs.
How Iowa Insurers Handle Claims
See how major insurers operating in Iowa rank for claims difficulty — including American Family Insurance, and Auto-Owners Insurance.
Iowa Impairment & Behavioral Crash Data
88
Alcohol-Related Fatalities
23.5% of all traffic fatalities involved alcohol-impaired driving (BAC .08+); Iowa DOT/GTSB runs annual 'Drive Sober' enforcement campaigns
35%+
Drug-Positive Rate in Fatal Crashes
45+ fatalities involving drivers age 20 or younger
Teen Driver Fatal Crashes
120+ (unrestrained occupants account for roughly a third of fatalities)
Unrestrained Occupant Fatalities
Source: Iowa DOT / NHTSA FARS 2023 / Iowa GTSB FY2023 Annual Report
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Get Your Free Case ReviewIowa Court & Filing Statistics
65,000+ (Iowa District Courts statewide)
Civil Filings
Polk County (Des Moines) handles the largest share of tort and PI filings statewide
Personal Injury Filings
12–18 months (varies by judicial district; Polk and Linn Counties may take longer due to volume)
Avg. Disposition Time
Source: Iowa Judicial Branch, FY2023–2024 Caseload Statistics
Seasonal Trends
When Are Iowa Roads Most Dangerous?
Crash patterns in Iowa follow seasonal and holiday trends that every driver should know.
July (highest overall fatality count)
Deadliest Month
July 4th weekend
Deadliest Holiday Period
November–March (Winter)
+40% winter weather crashesIowa's harsh winters bring blizzards, ice storms, and black ice. Rural highways are especially dangerous — over 60% of Iowa's fatal crashes occur on rural roads. I-80 and I-35 see multi-vehicle pileups during whiteout conditions.
May–August (Summer/Construction)
+25% motorcycle fatalitiesSummer construction season on Iowa interstates creates work-zone hazards. Motorcycle and bicycle fatalities peak during warm-weather months. County fair and lake tourism traffic increases on rural highways.
October–November (Harvest Season)
+30% rural road crashes during harvestFarm equipment sharing rural highways with passenger vehicles creates unique hazards. Slow-moving combines, grain trucks, and tractors on county roads contribute to rear-end and passing-related crashes.
Holiday Weekends
+35% OWI crashes on holiday weekendsMemorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day weekends see spikes in OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) crashes, particularly on I-80, I-35, and Iowa Great Lakes resort corridors.
Source: Iowa DOT / NHTSA FARS, 2023. Crash patterns are based on multi-year data and may vary year to year.
Common Questions
Iowa Personal Injury FAQ
County-by-County
Iowa Personal Injury by County
Each county in Iowa has distinct court procedures, jury tendencies, and case timelines that significantly impact personal injury outcomes. Showing the top 6 counties by filing volume.
Polk County
PI Filings
~4,500/yr civil
Median PI Verdict
Moderate-to-plaintiff-friendly
Typical Timeline
14–20 months
Jury Pool
Diverse urban Des Moines pool; moderate-to-plaintiff-friendly — largest PI venue in Iowa
Des Moines courthouse. I-80/I-35/I-235 interchange — busiest in Iowa. State capitol traffic.
Linn County
PI Filings
~2,000/yr civil
Median PI Verdict
Moderate
Typical Timeline
14–18 months
Jury Pool
Urban/suburban Cedar Rapids pool; moderate
Cedar Rapids courthouse. I-380/US-30 interchange. Major flood-recovery infrastructure.
Scott County
PI Filings
~1,500/yr civil
Median PI Verdict
Moderate
Typical Timeline
14–18 months
Jury Pool
Quad Cities urban pool; moderate — IL border proximity affects venue strategy
Davenport courthouse. I-80/I-74 interchange. Mississippi River bridge traffic. Cross-state jurisdiction issues with Illinois.
Black Hawk County
PI Filings
~1,200/yr civil
Median PI Verdict
Moderate
Typical Timeline
12–16 months
Jury Pool
Urban Waterloo/Cedar Falls pool; moderate
Waterloo courthouse. US-20/US-218 interchange. University of Northern Iowa traffic.
Johnson County
PI Filings
~800/yr civil
Median PI Verdict
Moderate-to-plaintiff-friendly
Typical Timeline
12–16 months
Jury Pool
College-town (University of Iowa); moderate-to-plaintiff-friendly
Iowa City courthouse. I-80/US-218 interchange. University/hospital traffic.
Woodbury County
PI Filings
~800/yr civil
Median PI Verdict
Moderate
Typical Timeline
12–16 months
Jury Pool
Tri-state urban Sioux City pool; moderate
Sioux City courthouse. I-29/US-20/US-75 interchange. NE/SD border — cross-state jurisdiction.
Dubuque County
PI Filings: ~600/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: Small-city Dubuque pool; moderate-conservative
Dubuque courthouse. US-20/US-61 interchange. Mississippi River bluff roads. IL/WI border proximity.
Pottawattamie County
PI Filings: ~600/yr civil
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: Omaha metro suburban pool; moderate
Council Bluffs courthouse. I-80/I-29 interchange. NE border — cross-state jurisdiction with Omaha metro.
Story County
PI Filings: ~500/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–14 months
Jury Pool: College-town (Iowa State); moderate-conservative
Ames/Nevada courthouse. I-35/US-30 interchange. Iowa State University traffic.
Dallas County
PI Filings: ~400/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–14 months
Jury Pool: Affluent Des Moines suburb; conservative-moderate
Adel courthouse. I-80/US-169 corridor. Fastest-growing county in Iowa.
Warren County
PI Filings: ~250/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Suburban Des Moines south; conservative-moderate
Indianola courthouse. US-65/US-69 corridor.
Clinton County
PI Filings: ~250/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–14 months
Jury Pool: Small-city; conservative-moderate
Clinton courthouse. US-30/US-67 Mississippi River corridor.
Cerro Gordo County
PI Filings: ~250/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–14 months
Jury Pool: Small-city Mason City pool; conservative-moderate
Mason City courthouse. I-35/US-18 interchange.
Des Moines County
PI Filings: ~250/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–14 months
Jury Pool: Small-city Burlington pool; conservative-moderate
Burlington courthouse. US-34/US-61 Mississippi River corridor. IL border.
Wapello County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–14 months
Jury Pool: Small-city Ottumwa pool; moderate
Ottumwa courthouse. US-34/US-63 interchange.
Marshall County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Small-city Marshalltown pool; moderate
Marshalltown courthouse. US-30/IA-14 interchange.
Webster County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Small-city Fort Dodge pool; conservative-moderate
Fort Dodge courthouse. US-20/US-169 interchange.
Lee County
PI Filings: ~150/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Small-city; conservative-moderate
Fort Madison/Keokuk courthouse. US-61/US-218 Mississippi River corridor.
Jasper County
PI Filings: ~150/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Suburban Des Moines east; conservative
Newton courthouse. I-80/US-6 corridor.
Muscatine County
PI Filings: ~150/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Small-city; conservative-moderate
Muscatine courthouse. US-61/IA-22 Mississippi River corridor.
Marion County
PI Filings: ~150/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Small-city Knoxville/Pella pool; conservative
Knoxville courthouse. IA-14/IA-163 corridor.
Boone County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Exurban Des Moines north; conservative
Boone courthouse. US-30/I-35 adjacent.
Mahaska County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Small-city Oskaloosa pool; conservative
Oskaloosa courthouse. US-63/IA-92 corridor.
Bremer County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Small-city Waverly pool; conservative
Waverly courthouse. US-218/IA-3 corridor.
Buchanan County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural/small-city; conservative
Independence courthouse. US-20/IA-150 corridor.
Benton County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural/small-city; conservative
Vinton courthouse. US-218/US-30 corridor.
Carroll County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Carroll courthouse. US-30/US-71 corridor.
Winneshiek County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: College-town (Luther College); conservative
Decorah courthouse. US-52/IA-9 corridor.
Fayette County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural/college; conservative
West Union courthouse. IA-150/IA-3 corridor.
Jones County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Anamosa courthouse. US-151/US-64 corridor.
Poweshiek County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: College-town (Grinnell); conservative
Montezuma courthouse. I-80/US-63 corridor.
Sioux County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural/college (Dordt, Northwestern); conservative
Orange City courthouse. US-75/IA-10 corridor.
Plymouth County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural/suburban Sioux City; conservative
Le Mars courthouse. US-75/IA-3 corridor.
Washington County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural/small-city; conservative
Washington courthouse. US-218/IA-92 corridor.
Clayton County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Elkader courthouse. US-18/IA-128 Mississippi bluffs.
Delaware County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Manchester courthouse. US-20/IA-13 corridor.
Jackson County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Maquoketa courthouse. US-61/US-64 Mississippi corridor.
Cedar County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Tipton courthouse. I-80 adjacent.
Iowa County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Marengo courthouse. US-6/US-218 corridor.
Tama County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Toledo courthouse. US-30/US-63 corridor. Meskwaki Settlement.
Hardin County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Eldora courthouse. US-20/IA-57 corridor.
Hamilton County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Webster City courthouse. US-20/IA-17 corridor.
Floyd County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Small-city Charles City pool; conservative
Charles City courthouse. US-18/US-218 corridor.
Buena Vista County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Small-city Storm Lake pool; conservative
Storm Lake courthouse. US-71/IA-3/IA-7 corridor. Buena Vista University.
Clay County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Small-city Spencer pool; conservative
Spencer courthouse. US-18/US-71 corridor.
Dickinson County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Tourism/lake resort area; conservative
Spirit Lake courthouse. US-71/IA-9 corridor. Iowa Great Lakes — heavy summer tourism traffic.
Henry County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Small-city Mount Pleasant pool; conservative
Mount Pleasant courthouse. US-34/US-218 corridor.
Grundy County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Grundy Center courthouse. US-20 adjacent.
Wright County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Clarion courthouse. I-35 adjacent.
Butler County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Allison courthouse. IA-3/US-20 corridor.
Kossuth County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative — largest county by area in Iowa
Algona courthouse. US-18/US-169 corridor.
Crawford County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Denison courthouse. US-30/US-59 corridor.
Harrison County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Logan courthouse. I-29/US-30 corridor. Missouri River.
Madison County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Exurban Des Moines south; conservative
Winterset courthouse. US-169/IA-92 corridor. Covered Bridges.
Page County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Clarinda courthouse. US-71/IA-2 corridor. MO border.
Mills County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Suburban Omaha metro; conservative
Glenwood courthouse. I-29/US-34 corridor.
Jefferson County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Small-city Fairfield pool; conservative
Fairfield courthouse. US-34/IA-1 corridor. Maharishi University.
Franklin County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Hampton courthouse. I-35/US-65 corridor.
Chickasaw County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
New Hampton courthouse. US-18/IA-24 corridor.
Mitchell County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Osage courthouse. US-218/IA-9 corridor. MN border.
Winnebago County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Forest City courthouse. US-69/IA-9 corridor. Waldorf University.
Hancock County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Garner courthouse. US-18/US-69 corridor.
O'Brien County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Primghar courthouse. US-18/US-59 corridor.
Lyon County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Rock Rapids courthouse. IA-9/US-75 corridor. SD/MN border corner.
Cherokee County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Cherokee courthouse. US-59/IA-3 corridor.
Shelby County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Harlan courthouse. US-59/IA-44 corridor.
Guthrie County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Guthrie Center courthouse. IA-4/IA-25 corridor.
Appanoose County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Centerville courthouse. US-2/IA-5 corridor. MO border.
Union County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Creston courthouse. US-34/IA-25 corridor.
Cass County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Atlantic courthouse. I-80/US-71 interchange.
Allamakee County
PI Filings: <30/yr
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Waukon courthouse. US-18/IA-9 Mississippi bluffs. MN border.
Howard County
PI Filings: ~25/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Cresco courthouse. US-63/IA-9 corridor. MN border.
Humboldt County
PI Filings: ~25/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Dakota City courthouse. US-169/IA-3 corridor.
Calhoun County
PI Filings: ~25/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Rockwell City courthouse. US-20/IA-4 corridor.
Sac County
PI Filings: ~25/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Sac City courthouse. US-20/US-71 corridor.
Emmet County
PI Filings: ~25/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Estherville courthouse. IA-4/IA-9 corridor. MN border.
Palo Alto County
PI Filings: ~25/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Emmetsburg courthouse. US-18/IA-15 corridor.
Greene County
PI Filings: ~25/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Jefferson courthouse. US-30/US-169 corridor.
Clarke County
PI Filings: ~25/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Osceola courthouse. I-35/US-34 interchange.
Montgomery County
PI Filings: ~25/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Red Oak courthouse. US-34/US-71 corridor.
Keokuk County
PI Filings: ~25/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Sigourney courthouse. IA-149/IA-92 corridor.
Louisa County
PI Filings: ~25/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Wapello courthouse. US-61/IA-92 Mississippi corridor.
Worth County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Small rural (~7,500 pop)
Northwood courthouse. I-35/US-65 corridor. MN border.
Pocahontas County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Pocahontas courthouse. IA-3/US-71 corridor.
Ida County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Small rural (~7,000 pop)
Ida Grove courthouse. US-20/US-59 corridor.
Monona County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Onawa courthouse. I-29/IA-175 corridor. Missouri River.
Adair County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Greenfield courthouse. I-80/US-6 corridor.
Lucas County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Small rural (~8,500 pop)
Chariton courthouse. US-34/US-65 corridor.
Monroe County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Small rural (~7,700 pop)
Albia courthouse. US-34/IA-5 corridor.
Decatur County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Small rural (~7,800 pop)
Leon courthouse. I-35/US-69 corridor. MO border.
Davis County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Bloomfield courthouse. US-63/IA-2 corridor.
Osceola County
PI Filings: ~15/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Very small rural (~6,000 pop)
Sibley courthouse. IA-60/US-59 corridor. MN border.
Audubon County
PI Filings: ~15/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Small rural (~5,700 pop)
Audubon courthouse. US-71/IA-44 corridor.
Wayne County
PI Filings: ~15/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Small rural (~6,400 pop)
Corydon courthouse. IA-2/US-65 corridor. MO border.
Taylor County
PI Filings: ~15/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Small rural (~6,100 pop)
Bedford courthouse. US-2/IA-148 corridor. MO border.
Fremont County
PI Filings: ~15/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Small rural (~7,000 pop)
Sidney courthouse. I-29/US-275 corridor. NE/MO border.
Van Buren County
PI Filings: ~15/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Small rural (~7,200 pop)
Keosauqua courthouse. US-63/IA-2 corridor. MO border.
Ringgold County
PI Filings: ~10/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Very small rural (~5,000 pop)
Mount Ayr courthouse. US-169 corridor. MO border.
Adams County
PI Filings: ~10/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–10 months
Jury Pool: Very small rural (~3,700 pop)
Corning courthouse. US-34/IA-148 corridor.
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