Uber accident with three insurance companies involved. They sorted out whose policy applied and handled everything.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedWestgate Accident Counsel – Ames
WA⚖
36 yrs
12 attys
About the firm
Westgate Accident Counsel – Ames is a 12-attorney personal injury firm in Ames, Iowa, focused on car accidents as well as brain & spinal cord injuries, wrongful death, drunk driving accidents. It has handled accident claims for 36 years, offers a free consultation and works on contingency: no fee unless you win. Clients get a named case manager and a direct line instead of a call center. Consultations are free and can happen at the office, by video or at the client’s home.
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How it compares in Ames
Westgate Accident Counsel – Ames rates slightly below the local average for car accident lawyers: the 2 firms we list in Ames average 4.5, and this firm has 4.5. It has fewer reviews (138) than the city average (710), so its rating may still move.
Ranked #18 in Iowa by rating and number of reviews.
Firm details
Years in practice36 (since 1990)
Attorneys12
ConsultationFree
Fee35% contingency
Trial experienceTakes cases to trial
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Practice areas and fees
| Practice area | Typical case length | Fee if settled | Fee if it goes to trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Accidents | 6–18 months | 35% | 42% |
| Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries | 12–30 months | 37% | 44% |
| Wrongful Death | 12–30 months | 37% | 44% |
| Drunk Driving Accidents | 6–18 months | 35% | 42% |
| Pedestrian Accidents | 6–18 months | 35% | 42% |
No fee unless you win. Fees and case lengths are placeholder data. Last updated: October 10, 2026.
Office hours
MON8:00 AM–5:00 PM
TUE8:00 AM–5:00 PM
WED8:00 AM–5:00 PM
THU8:00 AM–5:00 PM
FRI8:00 AM–5:00 PM
SATClosed
SUNClosed
Times in the firm’s local time zone.
Highlights
Free consultation, No fee unless you win, Written fee agreement up front, Firm advances case costs, Free case review by phone or video. Text updates on your case, Virtual consultations, Spanish-speaking staff. Trial attorneys on staff.
CASE TERMS
✓ Free consultation✓ No fee unless you win✓ Written fee agreement up front✓ Firm advances case costs✓ Free case review by phone or videoSERVICE
✓ Text updates on your case✓ Virtual consultations✓ Spanish-speaking staffEXPERIENCE
✓ Trial attorneys on staffOFFICE
✓ Wheelchair accessible✓ Near public transit✓ Weekend appointmentsLocation
📍 5803 Center St, Suite 646, Ames, IA
Client reviews
Our reviews 5Google reviews 138
Professional, organized and responsive. The settlement was more than three times the first offer.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedI was hit by a delivery truck. They got the driver logs and dashcam footage within days, which made a real difference.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedSpanish-speaking staff made the process much easier for my parents. Highly recommend.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedMy case manager answered every text, usually the same day. I always knew where things stood.
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Car accident law in Iowa verify
Statute of limitations (injury)2 years from the crash
Insurance systemAt-fault (tort)
Shared fault ruleModified comparative (51% bar)
Placeholder summary, not legal advice. These figures have not been checked: deadlines, exceptions (minors, government vehicles, wrongful death) and recent law changes must be verified with a licensed Iowa attorney or the state’s statutes before relying on them.
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