Americans of all ages are dependent on automobiles to get from point a to b, but elderly drivers may have to weigh the risks because there is an increase in driving errors with age reminiscent of mistakes made when first learning to drive. In fact, drivers over the age of 75 are considered almost as… Read More »
Owner Liability for Injuries at a Business or Residence
In our previous blog post we discussed accidents caused by dangerous conditions of a business or residential premise, specifically staircase injuries involving a slip or trip and fall. Whether an injury accident results from an encounter with a broken stair, tripping over a broken walkway, or slipping in a grocery aisle, a business or property… Read More »
Trip or Slip and Fall Staircase Injuries
Thousands of people are injured in trip or slip and falls involving stairs every year at businesses, retail locations, parking garages, apartment buildings and other locations that people ordinarily frequent. When there are obvious defects such as a broken or missing handrail, loose carpet or even a broken stair the owner may be liable for… Read More »
Industrial Fire and Explosion at Iowa Plant
Firefighters responded to a fire at the Archer Daniels Midland plant over the weekend after a report of smoldering material in a silo storage bin. Unfortunately, despite efforts to stabilize the scene, an explosion occurred killing one firefighter and critically injuring another. According to the fire chief, an investigation is underway and is “expected to… Read More »
Rebranding Pit Bull Terriers
What’s in a name? For the much maligned Pit bull, some hope that nicknames such as Pibbles, Pittopotamous and even Potato might be the makeover needed to transform the breed’s fearsome reputation into an acknowledgement of the sweet and silly creatures their owners know them to be. Efforts are underway to rebrand the breed by… Read More »
Social Media Evidence Used to Deny Workers’ Comp
For many of us, social media such as Facebook and Instagram are part of our everyday lives, where we can share videos and pictures hanging out with friends, celebrating special events, or just spending time with family. While social media helps many stay connected by providing up to the minute updates on someone’s activities, when… Read More »
Car Accidents Caused By Drunk or Impaired Drivers
With the 2018 holiday season in full swing, the National Traffic Safety Administration is reminding drivers that it is never OK to drive impaired. As part of the NHTSA’s Drive Sober campaign, law enforcement officers are out in greater numbers this time of year pulling over not only drunk drivers but drug impaired drivers who… Read More »
Driving and Netflix Don’t Mix
Many car accidents happen due to distracted driving, typically caused by paying attention to other passengers in the car, eating or drinking, and more recently, texting or using social media while operating a motor vehicle. However, a Minnesota driver took distracted driving to a new level of carelessness when she crashed her car while watching… Read More »
Bigger Trucks Increase Danger For Motorists
The number of large commercial vehicles traversing the state of Iowa and on through Illinois along I-80 presents many unique public safety issues and some believe the call for heavier loads and longer trucks to haul them may spell more danger for motorists. The president of the Iowa State Troopers Association has seen his share… Read More »
When Denied FMLA is the Employer’s Problem – 5 Common Mistakes
FMLA Interference Claims If you have been denied FMLA, you may have a claim for interference. Whether the employer intended to deny FMLA or not, they may still be liable for an FMLA interference claim if you can prove that you are indeed entitled to the FMLA benefit denied. The onus is on the employer… Read More »