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]
Traumatic Brain Injury
Every year, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) result in a substantial number of deaths and many cases of permanent disability. Millions of people sustain traumatic brain injuries every year and roughly one third of all injury-related deaths in the U.S. are linked to a traumatic brain injury. Falls are the leading cause of TBI, particularly for… [Read More]
Taking a Stand on Workplace Sexual Harassment
The frequency of sexual harassment in the workplace is hard to pin down, but a recent study conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reveals that anywhere from 25 percent to 85 percent of women are subject to harassment and many men acknowledge they see sexual harassment occur. Proponents for change believe that the… [Read More]
Workplace Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Sexual harassment may include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal and physical harassment of a sexual nature. Nearly half of employed women report that they have been subject to unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace. In a recent Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, 48% of female… [Read More]
Why Does Sexual Harassment Persist in the Workplace?
Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination based on sex under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Although decades have passed since the passage of the law protecting employees against sex discrimination, the number of sexual harassment complaints the EEOC receives every year is staggering. A report by a select task force… [Read More]
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