Matthew J. Haindfield

Honors & Awards

Professional Achievements

A sample of some of the matters handled by this attorney on behalf of plaintiffs includes:

• Appointed to serve on PSC Discovery Committee in MDL 2244 DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Pinnacle Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation
• A $1.2 million settlement for a client suffering traumatic brain injuries after being struck by a truck while bicycling
• A $1 million settlement for a client suffering multiple injuries after being struck by a semi-trailer truck
• A $925,000 settlement for a client suffering orthopaedic injuries after colliding with an overturned semi-trailer on Interstate 80
• A $280,000 settlement for a client sustaining orthopaedic injuries after being struck by an intoxicated motorist

A sample of some of the matters successfully litigated by this attorney on behalf of defendants includes:

• Successful defense of a large scale agricultural corporation on a plaintiff’s $21 million claim for punitive and other damages
• A defense verdict following a jury trial in a case involving a plaintiff's $3.1 million claim for personal injury damages
• A defense verdict following a jury trial in a case involving contested liability, a traumatic brain injury, cervical fusion surgery and $1.6 million claim for damages
• A defense verdict following a jury trial in a case involving a plaintiff's claim for damaged/contaminated grain
• A defense verdict following a jury trial in a case of stipulated negligence involving a plaintiff having pre-accident cervical fusion surgery
• A directed verdict following a jury trial in a case involving a plaintiff having pre-accident cervical fusion surgery
• Summary judgment for a municipality in a personal injury/wrongful death action involving a fire and explosion

Leadership Positions

Iowa State Bar Association

• Board of Governors, June 2012-2016

Polk County Bar Association

• Board of Governors, June 2012-2016