Recently a Walmart employee’s workers’ compensation appeal was denied because she could not prove that the injury was work-related. “In order to recover in a workers’ compensation action, a claimant must establish personal injury by accident rising out of and in the course and scope of his or her employment” or risk being denied workers’… Read More »
Welder Injuries
Welding is among the most hazardous jobs in construction and manufacturing. From burns, temporary blindness (welders flash), to electrocution, the job of welding can be downright dangerous. Add exposure to toxic chemicals released from welding rods, and workers have an increased risk of serious lung, brain, and nerve damage including manganism, known as Welder’s Parkinson’s… Read More »
Boating Accident Lawyers
Boat dealers have reported record sales during the pandemic and, across the country, there are many new faces on the docks as activities on land remain limited. As many head out to enjoy the last of the warm weather on watercraft over the next several weeks, it is important for boat operators and passengers to… Read More »
I-80 Truck and Car Accidents
Interstate 80 is one of the primary east west freight corridors in the country, and is certainly the busiest in the state of Iowa for heavy trucks. Originally constructed between 1958 and 1972, I-80’s capacity is reaching the tipping point in some rural areas and has already exceeded capacity in the Des Moines and Quad… Read More »
Driving During Power Outages
Many Quad-Citians remains without power following last week’s storm. High winds toppled trees and damaged electrical lines resulting in a large swath of residential and business power outages as well as knocking out street and traffic lights. Already, there have been a number of car crashes at intersections with non-working lights, which continue to present… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation for Covid-19
In the early months of the pandemic sweeping the nation, many Iowa City meatpacking plant employees were infected with the corona virus with a dozen hospitalized and two deaths. Recent findings point to a more serious level of infection than previously reported, with over a thousand workers falling ill. With the pandemic still raging on… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation While Working From Home
Many who work remotely can attest to the many distractions and interruptions that occur when working from home. From demanding kids to a revolving door of maintenance workers and all the stuff in between, many who work at home do so in sometimes short and extended spurts – logging in work hours when the time… Read More »
Iowa Firework Injuries on the Rise Following Legalization
Not long after the sale and use of consumer fireworks were legalized in Iowa in 2017, the number of fireworks related injuries went up when compared to preceding years. The severity of the injuries, the number of teens injured while handling fireworks, and the number of bystanders injured all rose presumably due to easier access… Read More »
U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Sexual Orientation Discrimination
In a 6-3 decision the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that an employer who terminates an employee, or otherwise discriminates against them because they are gay or transgender, is violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which protects employees from discrimination on the basis of sex as well as race, color, religion and national origin.… Read More »
New Iowa Law Protects Businesses and Healthcare Providers From Covid-19 Liability
Iowa lawmakers have passed legislation to protect businesses and health care providers from Corona virus-related lawsuits and sent the bill to Governor Kim Reynolds to sign. Employers and operators of businesses as well as health care providers who follow CDC guidelines – occupancy restrictions, social distancing, and increased disinfection efforts to name a few –… Read More »