Medical costs and other costs associated with a birth injury can be very expensive. Families that are affected often seek compensation through a birth injury claim to help offset the costs of caring for a child that has been hurt prior to delivery or during the birthing process. There is a difference between birth injuries… [Read More]
Maternal and Birth Injuries
Each year more than 50,000 women suffer dangerous complications from child birth resulting in preventable injury or death. The U.S. has the highest rate of maternal mortality in the developed world, with close to 1000 deaths annually. Researchers believe the lack of proper medical attention plays a role. Delay and denial – a failure of… [Read More]
When Employers Ignore Sexual Harassment Complaints
When employers receive sexual harassment complaints about star employees, recent revelations about abuse across the country point to a common reaction: brush it aside, keep it quiet, and silence the victim through retaliation. After all, there is money to be made and who can afford to lose a rain maker. What many corporations and managers… [Read More]
Reinstatement of Duties Following FMLA Leave
So many times when someone leaves their employment to take FMLA leave, they experience problems with reinstatement to their job when they return. They may be shuffled into a position that hardly compares to the job they left, sometimes receiving a reduction in pay and benefits, a change in hours or shift, and even a… [Read More]
Common Car Accident Injuries
Common car accident injuries include closed head injuries (also known as traumatic brain injury or TBI); disc and spinal injuries; soft tissue injuries such as sprains; whiplash; abdominal injuries; broken bones; facial disfigurement and contusions. The injuries someone sustains in a car accident correlate with the type of motor vehicle crash they are involved in…. [Read More]
EEOC Holding Companies Accountable for Sex Discrimination & Harassment
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws pertaining to illegal discrimination or harassment based on sex. In light of the #MeToo and #TimesUp sex discrimination and harassment movements, the EEOC has renewed their efforts to stop this type of workplace harassment in its tracks. Just recently the commission… [Read More]
Paying Medical Bills After a Car Accident
When someone is injured in a car accident, they may be concerned about how they will pay medical costs while waiting for a settlement from the negligent party’s insurance company. Although it may be tempting to accept a settlement from the other driver’s insurance company early on to take care of medical bills, which many… [Read More]
Lasik Surgery Error
According to a recent New York Times article, studies show that some patients who undergo Lasik eye surgery report a variety of side effects that may persist for years. A procedure perceived, and often marketed, to be largely risk free has many patients wondering why their surgeons never warned them that they could sustain permanent… [Read More]
Document Injuries Following Car and Bicycle Accidents
Many bicyclists are out on Iowa roads enjoying the warm summer weather. Although bicyclists are legally entitled to “share the road” with other drivers, they are in a potentially vulnerable position when traveling along the same routes as cars, trucks and other vehicles. When accidents happen, it is important to protect yourself legally in case… [Read More]
Des Moines Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyer
Many working women are victims of workplace discrimination due to pregnancy. In physically demanding jobs, pregnant women risk losing their jobs when they request less strenuous tasks or other accommodations. In the corporate world, professional women may be perceived as less committed, resulting in missed promotions, raises or bonuses, and desirable assignments. While some women… [Read More]
