Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed by a doctor or other medical professional. There are three common categories of medical malpractice relating to a failure to diagnose, improper treatment, and informed consent. A wide variety of situations within these categories can lead to a medical malpractice claim. A failure to diagnose speaks to… Read More »
Archives for December 2017
Safety Issues at Your Company? Whistle Blowers Protected Against Employer Retaliation
Under section 11(c) of the OSH Act of 1970, employees are protected from retaliation for raising workplace health and safety concerns and reporting work-related injuries and illnesses. When an employee files a whistle blower complaint, they cannot be subjected to unfavorable employment actions, which might include employment termination, demotion, denying overtime or promotion, intimidation and… Read More »
Warehouse Workers at Risk for On-the-Job Injuries
Thousands of employees in Iowa work in distribution warehouses, which requires the operation of heavy machinery, lifting or other duties that put workers at risk for injury. Warehouse employees are typically required to repeatedly lift heavy objects off and on racks, often gripping bulky items without handles. Bending or twisting, reaching and stooping to lift… Read More »
Sanitation Work Can Be Risky Business
Sadly, a mechanic for a waste disposal company was killed after being involved in an incident while on the job. According to local news reports, the Republic Services employee, a 40-year-old man from Bettendorf, was working on the hydraulics of a sanitation truck when the accident occurred. When most people think of dangerous occupations, sanitation… Read More »