If you’ve been injured and someone else is at fault for that injury more than you are, you may be able to make a claim against them. It might be a person, or business, and their insurance company. Many factors affect whether you are entitled to compensation because of an injury including the type of accident and the cause of the accident. So that brings up the question: what can I do if I have been injured? It is important that you become familiar with issues related to personal injury claims and your rights.

The Iowa State Bar Association has put this video together to provide you with information you should be aware of when you’ve been injured.