A recent study reveals that children under the age of 17 have suffered significant golf cart accident injury. Accidents involving golf carts not only occur on golf courses, but as many as 30 percent happen on public streets, yards and farms where golf carts are routinely used to get around. Golf cart accident injuries can… Read More »
Des Moines Dog Bite Attorney
American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and Pit Bull Terriers – collectively referred to as ‘pit bulls’- have often been negatively stereotyped. They are among the ‘usual suspects’ when people think of dog attacks or dog bites and, according to the city dog ordinance of Des Moines, the breed by definition is ‘high risk’.… Read More »
Damages in a Personal Injury Claim
The damages that are available in a personal injury claim can vary. In general, your personal injury damages may include compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, wrongful death and loss of companionship. Paying for Medical Bills Following an Injury Accident Medical compensation is payable to a plaintiff for medical bills… Read More »
Construction Workers Vulnerable to Injury from Falls
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 »