Over the summer months, many will travel by car to their favorite vacation spots or to attend family reunions in distant towns or across state lines. Unfortunately, the journey there may not all be smooth sailing as roadside construction on highways and interstates is in full swing creating hazards for motorists and construction zone workers… Read More »
Difference Between Workers Compensation and Third Party Injury Claims
Most employers are required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance policies to cover an employee’s medical, rehabilitation and disability (wage replacement) costs if the employee is injured at work. Workers’ compensation may also pay death benefits if a worker is killed in a work related incident. Workers’ compensation provides these benefits to injured employees in exchange… Read More »
Over 50% of Motorist Fatalities on Rural Roads
Iowa has many rural roadways crisscrossing the state where more than twice the rate of car accidents occur when compared to state roads. Many of the characteristics that make rural roads beautiful also creates hazards for drivers. Little or no shoulders, narrow lanes, fewer traffic signs, poor lighting, unmarked intersections and poor maintenance all add… Read More »
Roundup Makers to Pay $80 Million to Cancer Sufferer
Glyphosate, the main ingredient in most week killers used in commercial agriculture and home lawn care certainly cuts down on pesky weeds, but does it come with too high a price? Given the attention that the chemical is getting because of alleged links to cancer, some believe it may not be worth it to mess… 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 »
Avoiding Iowa Car Accidents During Holiday Travel
Traffic and car accident fatalities have both been on the rise over the past year, which correlates to the 3.5% increase in the number of miles driven. With the holiday season upon us and the reduced price of gasoline, more people are driving to distant locations to see family and friends which can translate into… Read More »
Davenport Car Accident – Who’s Fault is It?
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may wonder how you will be able to handle the expenses related to your injury or how to make up for lost wages when you cannot work. You may think that your actions contributed somewhat to the accident, but feel that the other driver was… Read More »