When a spouse is killed due to the negligence of another, a surviving spouse may sue the responsible party for loss of consortium. What is Spousal Consortium? Spousal consortium refers to the fellowship between spouses and the right of each spouse to benefit from their relationship in terms of financial support, company, aid, affection and… [Read More]
Nursing Home Fall Prevention
Falls in nursing homes result in many injures. Because falls can be devastating for elderly residents who are at higher risk for broken bones, infections and the like, it is important to recognize some of the common causes to prevent falls from happening in the first place. Nursing homes have a legal obligation to minimize… [Read More]
Uber and Lyft Rideshare Accidents
The popularity of rideshares as a means to get from point A to B is growing in popularity across the country. Companies such as Uber and Lyft have seen an increase in customers who appreciate the convenience of being picked up or dropped off at their destinations using an app on their phones and the… [Read More]
Liability for Supplying Alcohol to Minors
During the summer months, teens often attend parties at friends’ homes or invite others over to hang out where alcohol sometimes enters the picture. Although parents may be inclined to take a hands off approach when teens gather at their home, perhaps even turning a blind eye to alcohol use, it is important to understand… [Read More]
Iowa Surgical Error Attorney
Recently, a patient at an Ohio hospital received a kidney transplant intended for another patient. Fortunately, the organ was compatible and the patient is recovering, but certainly a medical mistake such as this could have easily turned deadly. While astonishing, surgical errors are all too common, and can include unnecessary surgeries, misidentification and surgery on… [Read More]
Personal Injury Caused by Drunk Driving
An injury accident caused by a drunk driver presents as a very clear indicator of negligence in a personal injury lawsuit. Drunk or drugged driving impairs a drivers physical and mental abilities significantly, diminishing their judgement, focus and concentration and affecting their coordination, control and reaction time. It is a recipe for an accident and,… [Read More]
Rear End Car Accidents
A typical passenger car traveling at 60 mph covers approximately 88 feet per second. When braking occurs, it takes over 270 feet for a car to come to a complete stop in ideal conditions – dry pavement with good brakes and tires. According to Edmunds, the perception time, the reaction time, and the effective braking… [Read More]
Des Moines Motorcycle Accident Injury Lawyer
Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injury or even death to motorcyclists who have little protection in a collision with a motor vehicle. Fourteen percent of all traffic fatalities are motorcyclists and ATVs, underscoring just how dangerous it is for motorcyclists. Many times a motorcycle accident is caused by another driver who does not see… [Read More]
Iowa Employee Alleges Sexual Harassment
An Iowa Department of Human Services caseworker was in court alleging that, over a period of several years, supervisors at the agency engaged in sexual harassment in the workplace. The employee claims that the harassment continued despite her repeated complaints. Fortunately, the employee documented incidents of the alleged sex discrimination – what was said and… [Read More]
What Constitutes Workplace Sexual Harassment?
A common misconception regarding sexual harassment is that an isolated incident of inappropriate conduct is enough to show sexual harassment has occurred. In reality, for words or actions to constitute sexual harassment, the harassment must be severe or pervasive enough that it interferes with a victims work environment, affecting the terms of their employment, or… [Read More]
