A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study reveals that an average of 17 pedestrians were killed every day in traffic accidents in 2018, making it the deadliest year for pedestrians since 1990. Thousands of pedestrians were killed and many more injured in traffic crashes across the nation, a disturbing 3.4 percent increase when other traffic… Read More »
Forklift and Pallet Jack Work Accidents
Employees that work in factories, large distribution centers, warehouses or any of the massive home improvement stores across the country often work alongside forklift operators or employees on pallet jacks who move loads to various locations around a facility, sometimes pulling down or lifting up loads from towering shelves above or moving pallets across a… Read More »
Work Related Silicosis Disease & Lung Injury
Thousands of cabinet workers in the U.S. may be at risk of injury from inhaling silica dust; artificial stone containing the mineral silica used to make kitchen and bath countertops has been linked to deaths and irreversible lung injury in workers that manufacture, sell and install countertops for a living. Dust from cutting slabs of… Read More »
Employment Discrimination in Targeted Social Media Job Ads
Employment discrimination in the digital age is on the rise with some companies engaging in discriminatory practices in advertising of job opportunities by targeting job adverting to a limited online audience. In fact, a group of recent EEOC rulings found reasonable cause to conclude that more than a handful of employers have used social media… Read More »
Safety Features to Prevent Car Accident Injuries
While front seats have become safer, equipped with seat belt sensors that can tighten up when a crash is imminent or loosen to prevent seat belt injury, back seat technologies have been slower to catch up. Prioritizing safety in the front seat just made sense because there are generally fewer back seat occupants and they… Read More »
What Should You Do If Your Workers’ Comp Claim is Denied
If your Iowa workers’ compensation claim is denied, the first step is to try and work out the dispute with the employer and/or the workers’ compensation insurer. Sometimes more information is needed or a step missed, which can be easily rectified so that benefits can be paid. However, if that is not the case and… Read More »
Iowa School Buses to Add Seat Belts to Reduce Injuries
In accordance with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations, new school buses in Iowa will now be equipped with three point passenger safety belts. Although school bus travel is by and large one of the safest modes of travel, the board’s investigation of school bus crashes that have occurred indicate that seat belts are… Read More »
Help for Delayed or Denied Workers’ Comp
The labor movement in the U.S. grew in response to the need to protect the common interests of workers such as better wages, reasonable hours, and perhaps most importantly, safer working conditions to prevent injuries and fatalities in the workplace. This weekend we celebrate Labor Day, a day to recognize the social and economic achievements… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Payable for Work Sponsored Trips and Events
When you are injured while working your 9 to 5 job at the office, you will likely be covered under workers’ compensation for medical bills and lost wages resulting from the injury. Workers’ compensation coverage is typically available to employees if an accident or injury occurs when performing work related duties. However when accidents occur… Read More »
Fired After Seeking Drug or Alcohol Treatment
Many employees avoid seeking treatment for drug or alcohol addiction because they are afraid of losing their jobs or that they will be subject to other adverse employment actions. However, it is important to understand that your choice to get help is protected by various laws and acts that provide a measure of job security… Read More »