With the weather improving and more businesses opening including restaurants and bars, many are looking forward to getting out again to spend time with friends and family. When heading out for a long awaited evening with friends, it is important to exercise caution to avoid an alcohol related accident. Every year impaired driving results in… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation for Workplace Fall Injuries
Workplace fall injuries from the same level or falls to a lower level are common occurrences resulting in numerous injuries and fatalities every year. Falls from the Same Level Workplace falls from the same level, resulting in trip, slip and fall injuries, often occur when cords or hoses are left laying across walkways or in… Read More »
Seat Belts Save Lives in Car Accidents
Earlier this month two Iowa teens were injured in a rollover accident along Interstate 80 after hitting same black ice on the highway. Thankfully, the young women survived the crash with mostly minor injuries, which they attribute to the fact they were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident. According to one news source,… Read More »
Over 50% of Motorist Fatalities on Rural Roads
Iowa has many rural roadways crisscrossing the state where more than twice the rate of car accidents occur when compared to state roads. Many of the characteristics that make rural roads beautiful also creates hazards for drivers. Little or no shoulders, narrow lanes, fewer traffic signs, poor lighting, unmarked intersections and poor maintenance all add… Read More »
Treating Work Related Musculoskeletal Injuries
Many construction workers are diagnosed with chronic muscle and joint injuries and are frequently prescribed opioid painkillers. In fact, many who suffer from workplace back, shoulder and wrist injuries that are not readily fixed, turn to medication to manage pain so they can return to work quickly. Unfortunately, widespread use of opioids in the construction… Read More »
Distribution Center Work Injury
During the pandemic, online shopping and deliveries are at an all-time high, especially during the recent holiday season. Unfortunately, hazards in distribution centers where employees work at a feverish pace to keep up, are also on the rise resulting in many more warehouse and distribution center workers experiencing an increase workplace injuries and fatalities. To… Read More »
New Drivers Among the Most Dangerous
New drivers are among the most dangerous drivers on the road. Inexperience, distraction, and exceeding the speed limits are much more common among teen drivers learning to drive, which can lead to accidents and injuries. Making sure your child is aware of the main risk factors for motor vehicle crashes may help prevent accidents: Inexperience… Read More »
Car Accidents During Holidays
Despite fears over the Corona Virus, 56% of Americans still plan to travel this year to spend Thanksgiving with family and friends, with over three quarters of travelers driving to their destinations. With so many on the road during holidays, there are some increased driving risks so individuals and families should observe the following driving… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Claim Settlements
Depending on the seriousness of an injury, workers injured on the job may wish to consider a settlement of their workers’ compensation claim to receive a lump sum payment. Cases where someone might consider a lump settlement instead of ongoing medical expense reimbursement and wage replacement include: (A) Workers whose doctors are not recommending surgery… Read More »
Owner Responsibility in Dog Bites
While dog bite incidents between strangers and dogs are relatively rare, pedestrians, joggers and bicyclists know all too well the problem of finding themselves suddenly under siege, snapped-at or bitten, by a loose, aggressive dog. Much more common are dog bite incidents involving family members, neighbors, or friends in a familiar home setting, with children… Read More »