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 »
Employer Liability When an Employee Injures Someone While Working
If you are involved in an injury accident with a driver who is performing the duties of their job, the driver’s employer may be liable for your injuries if the employee injures someone while working. Whether you are injured while driving, as a pedestrian or as a passenger in the employee’s car, he or she uses… Read More »
Fired After Taking Drug and Alcohol Test
If you have been fired due to a positive drug or alcohol test, you may feel that your legal rights were violated. Although generally speaking an Iowa employer has the right to test an employee for substance abuse, they also have certain responsibilities they must fulfill prior to administering a drug or alcohol test. What… Read More »
Can My Iowa Employer Test Me for Drugs and Alcohol?
If you have been fired from your job because you failed a drug or alcohol test, you may wonder if there is any legal recourse. It is helpful to start by considering what rights your Iowa employer has to test employees for drugs and alcohol. In Iowa, private sector employers have the option to test… Read More »
Truck Drivers and Trucking Companies: Both Could Be Liable in an Accident
In 2016 alone, thousands of large trucks were involved in fatal accidents across the country. Since 2005, semi-trucks fatalities have increased nearly 30 percent according to the Department of Transportation. As the number of semi-trucks sharing the highway with other motorist increases so goes the risk. The sheer mass of semi-trucks can make them more… Read More »