The business landscape of computers and smart phones has resulted in an increase in the number of employees succumbing to wrist and hand tendinitis. Sometimes the numbness and pain employees experience after typing into their computers or phones over a long period of time can be an early sign of carpal tunnel syndrome or nerve… Read More »
Calculating Soft Tissue Versus Hard Injury Damages
Damages for pain and suffering following an injury accident depend on a number of factors, one of which is the type (severity) of injury suffered. Insurance companies use the type of injuries sustained to plug into a damages formula to arrive at a settlement figure. It stands to reason that the more painful an injury… Read More »
Obtaining Photo Evidence Following an Injury Accident
If you are involved in an injury accident, photographs obtained from the scene can speak volumes to the insurance company who might otherwise discount a claim. Fortunately, these days most everyone has a phone equipped with a camera so taking a number of photos can help you obtain a fair settlement. If you are involved… Read More »
Texting While Driving Truck Accidents
Many who regard truckers along the highway believe that the drivers possess considerable experience and exercise good judgment when operating a semi-truck especially because of the danger these high profile vehicles pose to other motorists. As a general rule, a commercial truck driver must maintain a proper following distance, have constant situational awareness, and drive… Read More »
Scooter Accidents Increasing
The growing use of technology driven transportation such as electric scooters, hover boards, electric bikes and mopeds has resulted in more trips to the hospital, leaving medical professionals wondering if they are seeing a trend. New modes of e-transportation in a car centric world can result in motor vehicle accidents with same or larger vehicles,… Read More »
Social Media Used In Personal Injury Claims
When individuals are injured due to negligence, they will often seek compensation for their injuries and losses. Of course, defending parties, including insurance companies, use any information they can find to reduce or deny an injury claim. Flash back twenty years and a private detective might have been hired to catch injured parties engaged in… Read More »
Des Moines Speed Cameras Deter Car Accidents
The I-235 speed camera is up and running and speeding citations are being issued once again. Citations resumed June 25 and in the first four weeks, nearly 8,000 tickets were issued along a stretch of I-235 between 56th street and Polk Blvd. That is a lot, but more than double that many drivers were speeding… Read More »
Third Party Claim From Work Injury
If you are injured at work, your employer is immune from lawsuits under workers’ compensation; however, you may bring an action against anyone other than your employer in a third party claim. Examples include: If you slip or fall at a customer’s premise while performing your duties. If you are injured as a result of a… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Independent Medical Exams
If you are injured at work or have developed a work related illness, your doctor will decide your course of treatment, when you can return to work, if you are disabled and to what extent. If your company’s insurance company disagrees with the treating doctor’s evaluation or requires further clarification, they may ask you to… Read More »
Family Medical Leave Act Violations: What To look For
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides employees with job-protected and unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons with a continuation of group health insurance coverage. FMLA enables workers to balance the demands of work and family without having to choose between keeping their job and caring for themselves or loved ones. An… Read More »
