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Statute of Limitations
Iowa has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury from truck accidents (Iowa Code § 614.1). Modified comparative fault with 51% bar. Agricultural truck exemptions from FMCSA HOS and ELD requirements are common in Iowa, but state negligence law remains fully applicable. Claims against Iowa DOT or other state entities require compliance with the Iowa Tort Claims Act.
2 years from date of accident
Iowa Data
Exposure in Iowa
Source: Iowa DOT Commercial Vehicle Data 2024
Source: NHTSA FARS 2024
Source: FHWA Freight Flow Data
Medical Resources
Clinics & Specialists in Iowa
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics — Level I Trauma Center
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