The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws pertaining to illegal discrimination or harassment based on sex. In light of the #MeToo and #TimesUp sex discrimination and harassment movements, the EEOC has renewed their efforts to stop this type of workplace harassment in its tracks. Just recently the commission… [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.
Paying Medical Bills After a Car Accident
When someone is injured in a car accident, they may be concerned about how they will pay medical costs while waiting for a settlement from the negligent party’s insurance company. Although it may be tempting to accept a settlement from the other driver’s insurance company early on to take care of medical bills, which many… [Read More]
Document Injuries Following Car and Bicycle Accidents
Many bicyclists are out on Iowa roads enjoying the warm summer weather. Although bicyclists are legally entitled to “share the road” with other drivers, they are in a potentially vulnerable position when traveling along the same routes as cars, trucks and other vehicles. When accidents happen, it is important to protect yourself legally in case… [Read More]
Des Moines Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyer
Many working women are victims of workplace discrimination due to pregnancy. In physically demanding jobs, pregnant women risk losing their jobs when they request less strenuous tasks or other accommodations. In the corporate world, professional women may be perceived as less committed, resulting in missed promotions, raises or bonuses, and desirable assignments. While some women… [Read More]
Des Moines Iowa Dog Bite Lawyer
The Des Moines Ordinance generally defines high risk dogs as not only those with a history or tendency toward aggression, but specifically identifies Staffordshire terriers, American Pit Bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers (and any dog that resembles them) as high risk. Owners of high risk dogs are required to purchase minimum liability insurance and must… [Read More]
Zero Tolerance for Iowa Sexual Harassment
The national spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace has resulted in more employees coming forward, sending a message that it is not going to be tolerated. Iowa is no exception, with state legislators and the Governor leading the charge by enacting a zero tolerance policy for sexual harassment in the statehouse. The fervor to… [Read More]
Motorcycle Accident Fatalities on the Rise
According to the CDC, motorcycle-related deaths have increased by 55% since the year 2000. As recently as 2015, the federal government estimated the number of fatalities on motorcycles was roughly 29 times the number in cars. Many might say that the risk of injury is inherent in the fact motorcycle riders lack the protection of… [Read More]
Iowa Rehabilitative Facility Injury
Following a surgical procedure, serious injury or an emergency medical event such as a stroke or heart attack, some patients may go to an inpatient rehabilitation facility as a halfway house between an acute care hospital and home. Patients in these facilities are presumed healthier than those needing hospital or nursing home care and generally… [Read More]
Car Accident Neck and Back Injury
Some of the most common injuries sustained in a serious car accident are neck, spine and back injuries. Becoming familiar with the various types of spinal injuries that can occur in a car crash, and what compensation may be available, will help you increase your chances of getting a fair recovery of your losses. Contacting… [Read More]
Car Accidents from Defective Road Design, Poor Maintenance and Signage
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]
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