Advocacy After a Serious Crash. Trusted Legal Help When You Need It Most.
If your attorney failed to act in your best interest, you may feel doubly harmed—once by the issue you originally needed help with, and again by the person who was supposed to protect you. Legal malpractice can involve negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, or intentional wrongdoing. We understand how difficult it is to trust another lawyer after that experience. But we’re here to help you pursue accountability and restore your legal standing. Our firm takes a strategic, respectful approach to these sensitive matters. We investigate thoroughly and only pursue claims with strong legal merit. Clients come to us for honest assessments and aggressive representation. You deserve to work with a team that puts your needs first. If you believe your former attorney’s conduct caused you harm, don’t wait. Call us today to discuss your options in a confidential consultation.
For over 50 years, attorney Darwin Bünger has helped Iowans navigate personal injury claims with care, honesty, and seasoned legal judgment. He prepares every case as if it’s going to trial and works to ensure insurance companies don’t take advantage of you during a vulnerable time.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Missed court deadlines: Failure to file on time can result in lost cases or waived rights for the client.
Conflicts of interest: Representing opposing parties or failing to disclose relationships undermines client trust and case integrity.
Poor legal advice: Inaccurate counsel can lead to bad decisions and substantial personal or financial loss.
Failure to investigate: Overlooking key evidence or facts weakens cases and reduces chances of success.
Breach of confidentiality: Disclosing client information without permission violates legal ethics and may cause harm.
Failure to follow client instructions: Ignoring client wishes or legal objectives can result in outcomes that damage the client’s interests.
Common Causes of Legal Malpractice
What you do after a crash can impact your case. Follow these steps to protect your rights:
Gather all documents from your previous attorney, write down a timeline of what went wrong, request your full case file, avoid contacting the former attorney directly, schedule a consultation with a malpractice lawyer
What to Do After a Legal Malpractice in Iowa
How Darwin Bunger Can Help.
Legal malpractice erodes the core of what clients rely on: trust. When an attorney fails to do their job, the damage goes beyond the case—it undermines faith in the system. Common issues include missing deadlines, failing to file claims, or conflicts of interest. These mistakes can have serious consequences, including lost compensation or dismissed cases. Iowa allows victims of legal malpractice to seek compensation, but the process is legally specific. These cases often require proving not just harm, but that the original case would likely have succeeded. That’s a high bar without experienced guidance. Victims are often hesitant to pursue another legal process after being burned once. But taking action is the only way to hold negligent lawyers accountable. Legal malpractice attorneys understand the nuances of these claims. They provide the clarity and strategy needed to rebuild your position. Many clients come to us unsure if they even have a case—our first step is a careful, honest evaluation. We only move forward when the facts support it. Our role is not to vilify, but to pursue justice where justice is due. Clients need to feel respected and understood during such a stressful process. It’s about restoring trust and recovering what was lost. Legal action can’t undo the past, but it can correct the record. It also deters future misconduct in the profession. A qualified legal malpractice attorney brings knowledge, objectivity, and dedication to every case. If something went wrong in your last case, we’re here to help make it right.
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Review legal documents and case history
We request your full legal file and analyze every action your prior attorney took. Our team identifies errors, omissions, and breaches of duty. We consult with legal experts to assess the strength of a malpractice claim. If your case was mishandled, we pursue compensation. Our goal is to restore your legal position.
Determine whether original case had merit and assess damages
We assess whether your former attorney’s mistakes cost you a valid outcome. If your original case had strong potential, we build a new claim based on what should have happened. We work to quantify damages caused by the legal error. Our attorneys explain the path forward in plain terms. You get a second chance at justice.
Pursue claims for damages caused by attorney misconduct
Our attorneys document how the original error affected your financial or legal outcome. We quantify the damage caused and the legal steps needed to correct it. Our firm has experience proving causation in complex legal matters. We focus on helping you move forward with the justice you were denied. Every client is treated with the respect and care they deserve.