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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

The Difference Between Workers’ Compensation and Third Party Claims

Posted on April 11, 2019

The Difference Between Workers’ Compensation and Third Party Claims

With construction ramping up across Iowa this spring, workers are reminded to take precautions when working at construction sites to avoid injury. Construction workers are at higher risk for falls when working from heights such as rooftops or ladders. Because construction sites have a lot of moving parts such as machinery or vehicles, they are… Read More »

Filed Under: Third Party Injury, Workers Compensation Tagged With: Des Moines construction accident attorney, Iowa workplace injury lawyer, Third party liability

Construction Accident Prevention

Posted on April 24, 2018

Construction accident prevention is key in reducing the number of workplace fatalities and injuries in the U.S. With 1 and 5 deaths occurring at construction sites, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) brings attention to particular hazards construction workers face known as the Fatal Four: falling, struck by accidents, electrocution, and caught in or… Read More »

Filed Under: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death Tagged With: Des Moines construction accident attorney, Des Moines Iowa workers' compensation lawyer

Top Workers Compensation Injuries

Posted on December 18, 2016

According to a review of more than 1.5 million workers compensation claims, strains and sprains are the most common worker injury, with most injuries resulting from handling materials in industries such as manufacturing and retail. The breakdown in claims between 2010 an 2014 from the country’s largest workers compensation carrier reveals the top five worker… Read More »

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Injured at Work? Iowa Workers Compensation Benefits Can Help

Posted on November 25, 2016

Workers’ compensation is designed to provide benefits to employees who are injured. Generally speaking, injury is defined to include any health impairment, other than the normal wear and tear of the body, that results from employment activities. Workers’ comp is also payable to those who succumb to an occupational disease, or suffer occupational hearing loss,… Read More »

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Temporary Workers at Risk for Work Injury

Posted on June 17, 2016

Employers’ increasing reliance on temporary employees poses additional risks to workers across the country. The fact that employment in the temporary help services has doubled over the last two decades has had a significant and negative impact on the safety and health of workers. The reason boils down to companies having little financial incentive to… Read More »

Filed Under: Workers Compensation Tagged With: Des Moines construction accident attorney, Des Moines Workers Compensation lawyer, Des Moines wrongful death lawyer

Construction Workers Vulnerable to Injury from Falls

Posted on April 21, 2016

As construction in Iowa increases, falls continue to be the leading cause of death and injury for workers. Determined to reduce the number of preventable deaths, OSHA will hold its annual National Safety Stand-Down from May 2-6 to help employers, unions and workers nationwide to understand and implement fall safety protection to avoid serious injuries… Read More »

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