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Find Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Des Moines, IA
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17 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Des Moines, IA
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Showing 17 medical malpractice lawyers in Des Moines, IA
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Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling, PLLC
213 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 705-2866 msmcinjurylawyers.com
Morgan & Morgan
699 Walnut St Suite 401, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 706-6100 forthepeople.com
Walker, Billingsley & Bair Law Office
7755 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322
(641) 552-1399 iowainjured.com
Carpenter Law Firm
300 Walnut St # 270, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 244-9907 carpenterlawfirm.com
LaMarca Law Group, P.C.
1820 NW 118th St #200, Des Moines, IA 50325
(515) 705-0233 youriowalawyers.com
Baer Law Office
838 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 279-2000 baerlawoffice.com
RSH Legal - Iowa Personal Injury Lawyers
2600 Grand Ave #213, Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 209-3220 fightingforfairness.com
Reid Law Firm
100 Court Ave Suite 315, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 381-9842 treidlawfirm.com
Law Group of Iowa - Personal Injury Lawyers - 24/7 Call Answering
699 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 495-6316 lawgroupofiowa.com
Law Group of Iowa - Personal Injury Lawyers - 24/7 Call Answering
5601 Hickman Rd Suite 3B, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 379-6035 lawgroupofiowa.com
VanDerGinst Law - Personal Injury Lawyers
2742 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
(866) 797-4529 vlaw.com
Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers
666 Walnut St Suite 2300-3, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 298-8989 nicoletlaw.com
The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers
505 5th Ave Suite 550, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 513-6770 kryderlaw.com
Roxanne Conlin & Associates, P.C.
3721 SW 61st St suite c, Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 283-1111 roxanneconlinlaw.com
Nate Staudt, Attorney at Law
2423 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 452-5650 natestaudtlaw.com
Beattie Law Firm, P.C.
4300 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 263-1000 beattielawfirm.com
John S Harding
1217 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-1454 iowalegal.com
Medical malpractice lawyers in Des Moines help patients who have been harmed by negligent healthcare providers. Iowa law requires that a case be filed within two years of the injury or within six years of the alleged act whichever comes first. These attorneys handle cases involving surgical errors misdiagnosis medication mistakes and birth injuries across Polk County and central Iowa.
What Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Des Moines Cost?
Most medical malpractice lawyers in Des Moines work on a contingency fee basis meaning they take a percentage of your recovery. This percentage typically ranges from 33 to 40 percent of the settlement or verdict. You may also be responsible for case costs such as expert witness fees and court filing fees which can range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars. Some firms advance these costs and deduct them from your final award. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Iowa?
In Iowa you generally have two years from the date you discovered or should have discovered the injury to file a lawsuit. There is also a six year statute of repose from the date of the alleged malpractice. Exceptions exist for minors and cases involving foreign objects left in the body.
Do I need to file a certificate of merit in Iowa?
Yes Iowa law requires that within 60 days after the defendant files an answer your attorney must serve a certificate of merit. This certificate must include an opinion from a qualified expert stating that the care provided fell below the accepted standard.
What damages can I recover in a Des Moines medical malpractice case?
You may recover economic damages like medical bills and lost wages. Non-economic damages such as pain and suffering are capped at 250000 in Iowa unless the case involves a permanent injury or disfigurement. Punitive damages are also available in cases of gross negligence.
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