Wrongful Death Law in Iowa
This page covers wrongful death law as it applies in Iowa — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what wrongful death protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern wrongful death in Iowa
Iowa state law
- JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES › LIMITATIONS OF ACTIONSIA 614 § 614.1
Cited in 238 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES › EXEMPTIONSIA 627 § 627.6
Cited in 89 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE › RESTITUTIONIA 910 § 910.1
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES › STATE TORT CLAIMSIA 669 § 669.2
Cited in 8 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES › PARTIES — CAUSES OF ACTION — LIABILITYIA 613 § 613.15
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES › TORT LIABILITY OF GOVERNMENTAL SUBDIVISIONSIA 670 § 670.5
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for wrongful death in Iowa.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.