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 »
Job Protection for Expectant Moms
Last month the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 2694, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) to eliminate discrimination and promote women’s health and economic security by ensuring reasonable accommodations to workers limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition. If passed by the Senate and signed into law, the PWFA would supplement the accommodation… Read More »
Poorly Designed Roads Increase Accidents
The City of Davenport recently announced that construction will begin on a roundabout at the five point intersection of 6th, Vine and Ash streets. After reports of excessive speeds, a number of accidents, and some near misses, the city hopes that the new roundabout will address many of the traffic safety problems the area has… Read More »
Proving an Injury Occurred at Work
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 »