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Increase in Teen Injuries From Fireworks

Posted on June 30, 2020

Injuries From Fireworks

With the 2020 Fourth of July weekend fast approaching, Iowans are reminded to “think safety” when setting off fireworks to avoid injuries, which can happen in the blink of an eye. Since the legalization of the sale and use of fireworks in 2017, fireworks have been flying off the shelves and, according to one seller,… Read More »

Filed Under: Personal Injury, Premises Liability Tagged With: Iowa personal injury lawyers, premises liability attorney

Protecting Businesses and Healthcare Providers from Covid-19 Liability

Posted on June 12, 2020

new Iowa covid-19 liability law

Iowa lawmakers have passed legislation which largely shields businesses and health care providers from lawsuits related to the Corona virus. Although the bill passed in a 31-18 vote, groups representing Iowa meat packing plants and nursing homes, both hit hard by Corona virus infections, argue the new law will undoubtedly result in businesses not being… Read More »

Filed Under: Personal Injury Settlement, Workers Compensation Tagged With: Des Moines work injury attorney

Caution Urged as 2020 Motorcycle Season Ramps Up

Posted on May 19, 2020

motorcycle accidents

Unfortunately, last week a motorcycle accident resulted in a fatality at SW 7th and MLK parkway in Des Moines. According to police, a teen driver’s failure to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic while turning at the intersection contributed to the crash. With nice weather returning to the area, car and truck motorists… Read More »

Filed Under: Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents Tagged With: Motorcycle Accident, Pedestrian accidents, wrongful death

Controlling Hazards in the Workplace to Prevent Injuries and Fatalities

Posted on April 30, 2020

Controlling Hazards in the Workplace to Prevent Injuries and Fatalities

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employers have the responsibility to provide their employees a safe and healthful workplace that is free from serious recognized hazards. A big part of protecting workers involves workplace controls including: eliminating or substituting hazards engineering controls administrative controls and work practice controls Elimination (including substitution) involves removing a… Read More »

Filed Under: Personal Injury Settlement, Workers Compensation Tagged With: Iowa work injury lawyer, wrongful death

Prevent Dog Bites During Covid-19

Posted on March 29, 2020

Prevent Dog Bites

Most families and children are home during the temporary shutdown, but there are still a number of employees who provide essential services exempted from the social isolation requirements including USPS mail carriers and also private delivery companies such as Fed Ex and UPS who all continue to deliver mail and packages to homes across the… Read More »

Filed Under: Dog Bite Tagged With: dog attack, premises liability attorney

Excessive Speed Factors in Fatal Car Accidents

Posted on March 4, 2020

Excessive Speed Factors in Fatal Car Accidents

Two Des Moines men lost their lives after another driver struck their vehicle at an intersection on SW 9th – a street that has seen many car and pedestrian accidents. Police believe that excessive speed was a significant contributing factor in the fatal accident – the driver of the vehicle that crashed into the victims’… Read More »

Filed Under: Car Accidents, Wrongful Death Tagged With: Des Moines car accident injury lawyer, wrongful death

Trench or Excavation Collapse Injuries

Posted on February 26, 2020

Trench or Excavation Collapse Injuries

OSHA recently cited an Illinois construction company after an employee was seriously injured in a trench collapse accident. The employee was buried up to his waste after an unprotected trench collapsed as he was working on a residential storm sewer deeper than 5 feet. Despite being highly preventable, trench and excavation collapse accidents occur with… Read More »

Filed Under: Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death Tagged With: Iowa work injury lawyers, wrongful death

Recent Pedestrian Accidents Result in Serious Injuries and Fatality

Posted on February 12, 2020

pedestrian accidents

Monday night a pedestrian was struck and seriously injured by a vehicle near the intersection of 11st and University Avenue in Des Moines. The investigation is ongoing with officers looking into whether the driver of the vehicle was impaired or distracted at the time of the accident. The news follows reports that a pedestrian struck… Read More »

Filed Under: Pedestrian Accidents Tagged With: Iowa distracted driving car accident lawyer, Pedestrian accidents, texting while driving car accident lawyer

Iowa Drivers Asked to Give Emergency Crews a Brake

Posted on December 29, 2019

Causes of Distracted Driving

Law enforcement is reminding Iowa drivers to give emergency crews a brake – slow down, and move over when it is safe to do so, when they see emergency crews or highway helpers responding to car accidents or assisting stranded motorists along the highway. This reminder following yet another incident where an Iowa emergency crew… Read More »

Filed Under: Car Accidents Tagged With: Iowa distracted driving car accident lawyer

Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Run Greater Risk of Fatal Car Accidents

Posted on December 17, 2019

Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders

Too many motorists drive drunk despite laws in most states that set blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at 0.08. Last year over 10,000 people were killed in traffic accidents involving at least one driver under the influence of alcohol, many of whom were repeat drunk driving offenders. A third of all drivers arrested or convicted of… Read More »

Filed Under: Car Accidents Tagged With: Iowa drunk driving injury lawyer

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