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Common Work Injuries

Posted on March 16, 2021

Common Work Injuries

The most frequently reported work injuries that result in workers’ compensation being paid include falls on the same level, exertion injuries including strains, sprains or tears, and even struck by or caught in between injuries, all of which happen frequently in the workplace. Knowing what can happen is the first step in reducing injuries. Work… Read More »

Filed Under: Workers Compensation Tagged With: Des Moines slip and fall injury lawyer, Iowa workplace injury lawyer

Workers’ Compensation for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Posted on February 15, 2021

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Most working Americans know about workers’ compensation, comforted knowing that if they suffer an injury in a traumatic work accident their medical expenses and time off from work will be covered. What few understand, however, is that workers’ compensation is also payable for individuals with repetitive stress injuries, including office workers who develop carpal tunnel… Read More »

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Workers’ Compensation for Ladder Falls

Posted on February 8, 2021

Ladder Falls

An electrician working on the popular home renovation show, Home Town, suffered a terrible fall from a ladder weeks ago and now faces a long recovery due to the severe injuries he sustained. While many in the home audience rarely think about the risks associated with using ladders to complete a home project or perform… Read More »

Filed Under: Workers Compensation Tagged With: Des Moines work accident

Covid-19 Vaccination Refusal

Posted on January 31, 2021

Covid-19 Vaccination Refusal

An employer may exclude those with Covid-19, or symptoms associated with the virus, from the workplace because “their presence would pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others.” Most employees are willing to do their part, staying home to prevent the spread of the virus, but wonder what will happen when a… Read More »

Filed Under: Employment Law, Wrongful Termination Tagged With: Des Moines Employment Law Attorney, Des Moines Workers Compensation lawyer

Car Accident Lost Wages Compensation

Posted on January 20, 2021

Car Accident Lost Wages

If you are in a car accident and are wondering whether the at fault party’s insurance company has made you a fair offer for the damage to your property and injuries you sustained, the best advice is to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney to evaluate your case to determine if you are receiving… Read More »

Filed Under: Car Accidents Tagged With: Iowa personal injury lawyers

Facts About Slip and Fall Accidents

Posted on January 10, 2021

Facts About Slip and Falls

Although many who slip and fall may only suffer minor scrapes and bruises, others victims of slip and fall accidents may not be so fortunate. In fact, slip and falls are the primary reason many suffer major injuries, with many accidents occurring at work. In 2016, 697 workers died in falls to a lower level,… Read More »

Filed Under: Premises Liability, Workers Compensation Tagged With: Des Moines construction accident attorney, Des Moines slip and fall injury lawyer, premises liability attorney

Local Pedestrian Fatality Part of a Growing Trend in the Nation

Posted on December 1, 2020

Pedestrian Fatality

A fatal Thanksgiving Day hit and run accident involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian in Des Moines is among a growing number of pedestrian deaths across the nation. The Governors Highway Safety Association reports that pedestrian deaths in 2019 were the highest in 30 years – with nearly 7,000 pedestrian deaths – a 5… Read More »

Filed Under: Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury Tagged With: Des Moines pedestrian accidents, Iowa distracted driving car accident lawyer, wrongful death

Iowa Warehouse Work Injury

Posted on October 27, 2020

warehouse work injury

With an Amazon fulfillment center in Bondurant and a last mile delivery station in Grimes, the number of warehouse jobs available to central Iowa workers has grown over the past year. However, with new jobs, comes new risks associated with work in warehouse settings – the most common include slip and falls, repetitive stress injuries,… Read More »

Filed Under: Workers Compensation Tagged With: Des Moines slip and fall injury lawyer, workers compensation denial lawyer

Fairness in Workplace Drug Testing

Posted on October 21, 2020

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When you are injured at work, your employer may require you to take a drug or alcohol test if they believe that the use of drugs or alcohol may have contributed to an injury or accident. As some may recall, in 2016, OSHA issued a rule requiring an employer to have an objectively reasonable basis… Read More »

Filed Under: Employment Law Tagged With: denied workers compensation lawyer, employment drug testing

Why Are Pedestrian Accidents Rising?

Posted on September 30, 2020

Causes of Distracted Driving

Among the deadliest roads for pedestrians are suburban arteries – wide high speed roads that weave through commercial and residential neighborhoods. Traveling around the Des Moines metro area, there are many of these dangerous suburban arteries where pedestrians are at higher risk of being struck by a car, truck or bus. According to one study,… Read More »

Filed Under: Pedestrian Accidents Tagged With: Iowa distracted driving car accident lawyer, Pedestrian accidents, wrongful death

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