My doctor has recommended that I take two to three weeks off following an upcoming surgery. My employer says he will not approve the time off. Do I have any rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act? Assuming an employee was not injured at work, which would likely fall under workers’ compensation, and, that… Read More »
Work Zone Accident Prevention
The annual National Work Zone Awareness Week, taking place this week April 9-13, emphasizes work zone safety to protect workers and motorists alike. This year’s theme, “Work Zone Safety: Everybody’s Responsibility”, is an effort at the state level to raise awareness among drivers about the importance of driving safely around work zones while educating roadside… Read More »
Davenport Motorcycle Crashes Signal a Deadly Start to Spring
In a deadly start to the Iowa motorcycle season, Davenport police are investigating two separate deadly motorcycle accidents that happened within three days of each other. Sunday evening a 32-year-old man was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle while traveling at a high rate of speed in a residential area. Days later, in… Read More »
Car Accidents Caused by a Road Hazard or Construction Zone
Bridge Construction Accident Following a fatal pedestrian car accident involving a Florida International University student last year, many hoped that a new pedestrian bridge would provide students a safe passage across a multi lane street connecting the campus to the surrounding residential area. However, on Friday, something went terribly wrong when the yet-to-be-opened pedestrian bridge… Read More »
Do I Have a Personal Injury Case?
If you or a family member is involved in a serious accident, you may wonder if you are entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. If you suffer a personal injury due to the negligence of another person or entity that can be remedied by monetary damages, the answer is likely yes. A personal injury… Read More »
Social Media Account Tapped in Personal Injury Lawsuit
More and more, when lawsuits arise, even information set as private on social media accounts may be looked at as a source of evidence to support or reject an argument. In a New York personal injury lawsuit involving a horse riding accident, an appeals court recently ruled that Facebook photos are discoverable despite the fact… Read More »
Gross Negligence Found in Ladder Fall Death
“If you are going to be the supervisor, then lead” was the sentiment after a jury found an Iowa City landlord guilty of gross negligence in the death of an employee and ordered him to pay $5.6 million in damages to the family. The forty-year-old victim and father of three died after falling 12 feet… Read More »
Iowa Tree Worker Accident Lawyer
Iowa tree crews are busy trimming trees during the winter months and most of us give barely a thought to the danger tree workers face everyday. In fact, the work of tree trimming, pruning and removal is recognized as having many safety hazards and, according to an industry report, tree workers are 56 times more… Read More »
MLB Player Pursues Work Injury Claim
When a professional athlete is injured, they turn to workers’ compensation like other employees across the nation. With few exceptions, personal injury lawsuits beyond workers’ comp are rare in the sports world with the perception that injuries just go along with the territory of being in the big league. However, sometimes even pro athletes may… Read More »
Trench Collapse Accidents Are Preventable
Excavation and trenching are known to be very hazardous, which is why there are numerous safety requirements companies must follow when work is performed. Generally, if employees will be working in trenches four feet deep or more, there must be protective systems in place to prevent dirt sides from caving in. Among other safety requirements,… Read More »