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]
Issues covering personal injury, medical negligence, nursing home resident abuse and sexual harassment
Blog on personal injury accidents, medical negligence, nursing home resident abuse and sexual harassment at work.
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]
Injured in Slip Trip Fall Accident
When you are injured in a slip, trip and fall accident you may be entitled to compensation. Examples of a slip, trip and fall accidents vary. It may be that you slip, trip and fall at a business such as a restaurant after someone spills a drink or on a slippery entranceway after it rains…. [Read More]
Proposed Laws Offer More Protections to Employees
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]
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]
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]
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