Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Iowa

Can I garnish injury settlements?

Are personal injury settlements exempt in Iowa from garnishments if the person is not employed? The individual receives $100k yearly from a personal injury settlement and is paid cash twice yearly through their attorney. If this person does not pay back money lent, would I have any luck going after their settlement up to the amount owed?


Asked on 3/08/09, 1:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Lombardi Lombardi Law Firm

Re: Can I garnish injury settlements?

I don't have time to give you a long answer this morning, but yes you can execute on a personal injury settlement; as it is nothing more than a chose.

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Answered on 3/09/09, 9:56 am


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