When you are injured on the job, you may be entitled to Iowa workers’ compensation. Sometimes, there are third parties involved in the accident, which may result in an additional third party liability personal injury claim. Understanding the differences between your workers’ compensation benefits and third party liability claims when injured on the job will… Read More »
Archives for August 2017
Iowa Farm Accidents
National Farm Safety and Health Week begins next month, September 17 – 23. During the week topics will include rural roadway safety, the danger of confined spaces, and the prevention of farm injuries and illness. Iowa Farm Accidents Involving Tractors, Combines, Farm Machinery or Equipment Rural roadway safety is one of the most common farmer… Read More »
What to Do If You Are Involved in a Car Accident – Documenting Evidence is Key
If you or a family member has been involved in a car accident, it is important to document the evidence to help in any potential lawsuits, particularly if the accident resulted in injury. A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words With the ready availability of cell phone cameras, taking pictures following an accident to establish… Read More »
Tire Blowouts Pose Threat to All Motorists
About 500 people are killed and 19,000 injured in tire-related accidents annually. Many motorists are unknowingly driving on defective tires because of what has been called ‘a broken recall system’. Tire sellers do not always register the tires sold to consumers with the manufacturer. If a problem is detected and a tire is recalled, manufacturers… Read More »