Unfortunately, a head on car collision south of Indianola resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries over the weekend. Although it is believed that a motorist crossed the center line causing the collision, an investigation is underway to determine what factors lead up to the deadly accident, Leading Causes of Traffic Fatalities Iowa has seen an… [Read More]
Iowa Medical Malpractice Law Limits Non-Economic Damages
Earlier this year, HF 161 was signed into law capping non-economic damages in Iowa medical malpractice cases. The bill limits non-economic damages a jury may award to plaintiffs to $1 million, or $2 million, if a lawsuit names a hospital. Iowa law already capped noneconomic damages against certain healthcare providers to 250K, but allowed… [Read More]
Should I Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer if I Am Injured?
A personal injury attorney specializes in representing clients who are injured due to someone’s negligence. Your personal injury lawyer can help you recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages resulting from your injury. Personal injury attorneys handle a wide range of cases including, but not limited to, injuries resulting… [Read More]
Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer After a Car Accident?
When you are involved in a car accident, you may wonder if you need a lawyer to settle your claim with an insurer. Generally speaking, if you are not injured, you may be able to settle the insurance claim without the need for legal representation. However, if you or a family member is hurt in… [Read More]
Nursing Home Falls Resulting in Injury
Injuries from falls when transferring residents in a nursing home facility are not uncommon. If precautions are not taken when transferring elderly individuals from beds, chairs, wheelchairs, and showers to other locations, falls can occur resulting in serious injury and death. If your loved one is harmed due to negligence in a nursing home facility,… [Read More]
New Laws Add Protections for Pregnant Workers
Sex discrimination as it relates to pregnancy may include not hiring someone because they are pregnant or plan to become pregnant; terminating an employee because of pregnancy; retaliating against an employee for filing a discrimination complaint regarding pregnancy; refusing to provide accommodations to a pregnant worker; and harassment related to, affected by, or arising out… [Read More]
Reasonable Accommodations Involving Service Animals
Under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are required to offer a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. A reasonable accommodation is a modification to a job, employment practice, or work environment that often includes modifying equipment or devices; modifying training materials; making facilities readily accessible to disabled employees; modifying work… [Read More]
FMLA Leave Eligibility for Remote Workers
Although workplace disruptions associated with the pandemic have passed, many employees continue to work from home. If a remote worker has to take time off from work, they often have questions regarding FMLA leave eligibility and how it applies to their unique employment situation. Recently the Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance on how to… [Read More]
Who is Responsible for Damages in a Commercial Truck Accident?
To recover damages following a motor vehicle accident involving a commercial truck, the responsible party must be identified. Liable parties in a truck accident may not only include the truck driver, but also the truck driving company and other third parties. Contact an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney If you or a loved one is injured… [Read More]
Year Over Year Increases in Traffic Fatalities
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that over 42,000 people were killed in car accidents in 2021, an increase of 10.5% from 2020 when 38,824 fatalities were recorded, up from 36,096 in 2019. In 2022, the deadly trend continued with roadway deaths rising 7% percent in the first three months of the year,… [Read More]
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