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Commercial Truck Accident Liability

Posted on November 18, 2021

Commercial Truck Accident

There are multiple factors that can contribute to a truck accident involving other vehicles on the road from weather and road conditions to factors involving the driver such as reckless driving, impairment, fatigue and distraction or an improper unsecured load. The party responsible for damages in a truck accident may include the trucking company, the… Read More »

Filed Under: Car Accidents, Truck Accidents Tagged With: Des Moines truck accident injury lawyer, injured in truck accident Des Moines truck accident lawyer

Common Insurance Claim Mistakes

Posted on October 25, 2021

Common Insurance Claim Mistakes

Trusting Your Insurance Agent When someone is injured in a car accident, many turn to their insurance agent expecting support only to discover that the relationship is “just business.” Although disheartening, insurance agents and their company invariably act in their own best interests with an eye on their bottom line. Trusting an insurance agent is… Read More »

Filed Under: Car Accidents, Personal Injury Tagged With: car accident settlement offers, Iowa car accident lawyer

3 Causes of Distracted Driving

Posted on September 29, 2021

Causes of Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents across the nation and in Iowa. If you are injured in a distracted driving accident, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries. Start by working with an experienced personal injury lawyer who will help you pursue maximum compensation for medical bills,… Read More »

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Divorcing Small Business Owners

Posted on August 17, 2021

Divorcing Small Business Owners

Spouses who own a small business together often decide that one spouse will transfer their ownership interest to the other spouse to make clean break, but what if the purchasing spouse lacks the funds to buy the other spouse out? When there are insufficient funds available for the one spouse to purchase the other spouse’s… Read More »

Filed Under: Marital Property Division Tagged With: divorce, family law

Dangers of Drowsy Driving

Posted on August 11, 2021

Dangers of Drowsy Driving

Many understand that distracted driving such as texting while driving and impaired driving are dangerous. However, many do not realize that drowsy driving can lead to serious and often fatal car accidents. The NHTSA puts annual fatalities caused by drowsy driving in the hundreds, but other studies suggest that these figures are conservative simply because… Read More »

Filed Under: Car Accidents Tagged With: Des Moines personal injury auto accident lawyer, distracted driving car crash, wrongful death

What to Do When You are Injured in a Car Accident

Posted on June 23, 2021

Injured in a Car Accident

When you are injured in an Iowa car accident, what you do afterward can make or break your case when seeking compensation for your medical bills, property damage, or even pain and suffering. Some actions you should take include: Seek Medical Treatment Following a Car Accident Regardless of whether you or a family member has… Read More »

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Marital Asset and Debt Division in Divorce

Posted on May 28, 2021

marital asset and debt division

When it comes to property division in an Iowa divorce, equitable distribution is used to decide how martial property and debts will be divided. Equitable distribution, or ‘what is fair’, varies from divorce to divorce, although there is certain criteria to guide the division of assets. The court will weigh various factors when dividing marital… Read More »

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Workers’ Compensation for Musculoskeletal Injuries

Posted on May 20, 2021

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Workplace injuries cost employers billions of dollars every year in lost productivity and ever increasing workers’ compensation insurance rates. Employees who are hurt at work or suffer from occupational diseases in the performance of their job often face not only pain and suffering as a consequence of a work related injury, but also periods of… Read More »

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Employment Law Violations When Working from Home

Posted on April 29, 2021

Employment Law Violations When Working from Home

Wage & Hour Disputes With more employees working from home, some workers report that they are busier than ever before participating in zoom calls by day and following up on emails well into the evening hours. When work and home boundaries blur and the amount of hours put in at work start to add up,… Read More »

Filed Under: Employment Law Tagged With: Des Moines employment discrimination lawyer, Iowa wage and hour law, Iowa workers compensation attorney, wrongful termination

Eye Safety in the Workplace

Posted on April 1, 2021

Eye Safety in the Workplace

Eye safety protection is important regardless of a worker’s occupation, from jobs that require extended use of computer screens to occupations such as construction or manufacturing that may expose workers to liquids, particles or debris that can damage the eyes. In an office setting, many employees spend most of their day in front of a… Read More »

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