Employers and their employees will likely see new and amended workplace laws and rules in 2021 and beyond. If signed, the Paycheck Fairness Act and the Equality Act will help limit discrimination on the basis of sex in the workplace. Sex Discrimination Workplace Sex discrimination in the workplace can include anything from sexual harassment to… [Read More]
Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes
Recently, the family of a nursing home resident suffering from expressive receptive dysphasia discovered their loved one was being sexually abused by a staff member who was later apprehended and charged with sexual assault. While sexual abuse in nursing homes is less common when compared to other kinds of nursing home abuse and neglect, it… [Read More]
Improper Passing Car Accidents
Improper passing maneuvers on our roadways can result in catastrophic car accidents. Although motorists can often legally pass other vehicles on roadways, they must always exercise caution making sure that there is enough space and time to pass vehicles in their lane and that no other potential dangers exist. Sometimes inexperience plays a role in… [Read More]
Medical Malpractice and Urethral Catheters
A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that more than half of urethral cauterized patients surveyed reported that they experienced complications. Among the problems many experience related to urethral catheters include urinary tract infections (UTI), fistulas, hematuria and bladder stones to more serious complications of septicemia, urethral injury and kidney damage. Some patients… [Read More]
Anesthesia Error Lawyer
Anesthesia is a medication given to prevent patients from feeling pain during surgery or other medical procedures. It is typically administered by a licensed anesthesiologist and may be given locally or regionally to numb a specific area, or administered generally to induce unconsciousness. Anesthesia can be dangerous if not administered properly. It is crucial for… [Read More]
Hurt on Someone Else’s Property | Premises Liability Explained
When you are hurt on someone else’s property, whether it is residential or commercial property, the property owner may be liable for damages, including your medical bills. Premise liability law holds a property owner responsible for any damages arising out of an injury on their property – owners must make reasonable efforts to keep their… [Read More]
Medical Errors Third Leading Cause of Death
More than a quarter of a million people in the United States die each year because of medical errors – mistakes related to medical care which cost hundreds of thousands of lives. From side effects of prescription drugs to being prescribed the wrong medication in the first place, to deaths from other errors in hospitals,… [Read More]
Nursing Home Wrongful Death
When you placed your loved one in an Iowa nursing home you expected they provide your parents with a comfortable and safe place, a place they could get the quality nursing home care and the personal attention that was assured you. When a nursing home engages in neglect, abuse or dangerous behaviors that lead to… [Read More]
HIV / AIDS Discrimination
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals with disabilities from workplace discrimination. Someone is considered as having a disability if they have a physical and mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities. HIV, either asymptomatic or symptomatic, is considered a physical impairment that limits one or more major life activity and is therefore… [Read More]
Nursing Home Elopement | Wandering | Improper Supervision
A large part of keeping Iowa nursing home residents safe and free from injury involves supervising their activities to ensure that they do not wander away from the nursing home. When a nursing home resident wanders away because of improper supervision, serious injury or even death could result. The potential for harm and injury increases… [Read More]
