The national spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace has resulted in more employees coming forward, sending a message that it is not going to be tolerated. Iowa is no exception, with state legislators and the Governor leading the charge by enacting a zero tolerance policy for sexual harassment in the statehouse. The fervor to… [Read More]
Motorcycle Accident Fatalities on the Rise
According to the CDC, motorcycle-related deaths have increased by 55% since the year 2000. As recently as 2015, the federal government estimated the number of fatalities on motorcycles was roughly 29 times the number in cars. Many might say that the risk of injury is inherent in the fact motorcycle riders lack the protection of… [Read More]
Iowa Rehabilitative Facility Injury
Following a surgical procedure, serious injury or an emergency medical event such as a stroke or heart attack, some patients may go to an inpatient rehabilitation facility as a halfway house between an acute care hospital and home. Patients in these facilities are presumed healthier than those needing hospital or nursing home care and generally… [Read More]
Car Accident Neck and Back Injury
Some of the most common injuries sustained in a serious car accident are neck, spine and back injuries. Becoming familiar with the various types of spinal injuries that can occur in a car crash, and what compensation may be available, will help you increase your chances of getting a fair recovery of your losses. Contacting… [Read More]
Car Accidents from Defective Road Design, Poor Maintenance and Signage
Drivers rely on road markings, signage, light signals and general road conditions to operate motor vehicles safely. Poor road conditions can result in personal injury to motorists and their passengers and may include defective road design; inadequate signage, lighting or markings; hazardous constructions zones; poor maintenance, discarded equipment and more. State and federal authorities, cities… [Read More]
Iowa Gas Explosion
When handled correctly, propane and natural gas are fuels many of us use to keep our homes warm, prepare meals and heat our water. They are considered a safe and efficient source of energy used widely across the nation. However, if these fuels are allowed to escape into a home as a result of a… [Read More]
Car Accidents Linked to Drowsy Driving
In a study analyzing dash cam videos of more than 700 motor vehicle accidents, researchers claim that drowsy driving is a bigger problem than suspected. Using footage of everyday drivers, researchers confirm that the percentage of crashes involving drowsy drivers is actually eight times higher than current federal estimates. The study by the AAA Foundation… [Read More]
Defective Medical Device Injury
Jeanne Lenzer, author of “The Danger Within Us: America’s Untested, Unregulated Medical Device Industry and One Man’s Battle to Survive It”, recently published an article in the New York Times that might give Iowans considering a hip or knee replacement pause. Defective medical device injuries and deaths are more common than you might expect. Lenzer… [Read More]
Slip and Fall Accidents
Have you or a member of your family suffered an injury because a property owner failed to maintain his or her premises? If so, you are not alone. Unfortunately, accidents at businesses such as restaurants or resorts, public parks or even residences are quite common and result in many personal injury premises liability claims. Slip… [Read More]
Fired for Social Media Post
Can I get fired for something I posted to my personal Facebook page? It really depends on the circumstances… Take the case of the former employee of a medical transport company located in Maryland who complained on Facebook that her termination of employment was unfair. One of her former colleagues, who was still employed at… [Read More]
