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 »
Grain Bin Accidents Extremely Dangerous
Every year, workers die as a result of grain bin accidents that could have been prevented if safety procedures had been implemented and enforced. Most of the injuries and fatalities associated with grain bin accidents result from suffocation which occurs when a worker enters a bin and is engulfed by grain or entering a bin… Read More »
Documenting Workplace Harassment or Discrimination
The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII defines a hostile work environment to include situations where a person is harassed or discriminated against based on their sex, race, religion, national origin, age or disability. The law is not meant to protect against mere teasing or isolated situations that are not serious, but rather pervasive… Read More »
Passengers Prove Distracting to Teen Drivers
Distractions caused by passengers of teen drivers is the leading cause of car crashes according to a recent study conducted at the University of Iowa. In fact, over the last several years, over 15 percent of teens got into an automobile accident after being distracted by another person in the car. Although cellphones are the… Read More »
Defensive Driving Urged for Motorcycle Safety
The beautiful weather has stayed with us following the 4th of July weekend and many motorcyclists will likely be out enjoying the summer festivities on their bikes. To avoid accidents, riders should pay special attention to the most frequent causes of motorcycle accidents to avoid trouble: · Head-on collisions account for most of the accidents… Read More »
Injured Worker Misdiagnoses or Incorrect Treatment
Every year, there are an estimated 250,000 serious lost-time work injuries that result in over 30 days of missed work. A recent report by Best Doctors estimates that a quarter of these incidences result in injured worker misdiagnoses or incorrect treatment or inappropriate treatment. Among the most expensive workers’ compensation claims, representing 5 percent of… Read More »
Workplace Sex Discrimination Widespread | Davenport Iowa Employment Lawyer
The once seemingly indomitable company Uber is facing an uncertain future in the wake of sexism allegations, documented discrimination, and a shaky leadership. A bombshell report by a former Uber employee blew the lid off of the company’s many alleged transgressions related to sex discrimination in the employment process. Unfortunately, a closer look at Uber… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Construction
The National Safety Council reports that traumatic brain injuries (TBI’s) represent a quarter of recent construction fatalities in the U.S. The construction industry has the greatest number of TBI’s of all workplaces in the nation. More than half of work-related traumatic brain injuries occur as a result of falls. Using scaffolds or ladders and working… Read More »
Construction Work Zone Accident Attorney
Highway work zones are hazardous both for motorists who drive through the complex array of signs, barrels, and lane changes, and for workers who build, repair, and maintain our streets, bridges, and highways. Just this past Tuesday a Waterloo, Iowa worker was killed when she was struck by a vehicle in a work zone as… Read More »