Landscapers in Iowa and around the country have dangerous jobs. Less than 1% of the American workforce are employed by landscaping companies, but those workers account for 3.5% of the country’s job-related fatalities. According to data from the Centers for Disease...
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Hidden motor vehicle accident injuries that complicate recovery
For drivers in Iowa, motor vehicle accidents are an unfortunate, but common, reality. Both passengers and drivers may have immediate injuries that require medical care. These injuries may be apparent and visible from almost the moment of collision. On-site emergency...
Safe winter driving in Iowa
Iowa roads are hazardous during the winter and winter driving conditions affect the safety of local streets. Kids riding school buses, parents running errands and workers of all kinds travel Iowa’s streets during the winter. You can do your part to make the roads...
Four of the most common injuries sustained after a truck accident
While driving in Iowa, it's normal to see large commercial vehicles transporting goods throughout this state. Unfortunately, drivers collide with these large trucks causing injuries to both parties. Here are some of the most common injuries you can sustain after an...
Eliminating specific problems on US roads can help curb deaths
Getting injured in an automobile accident in Iowa as a result of someone else's negligence can be frustrating and can lead to medical complications. Unfortunately, 2021 saw a significantly high number of deaths on U.S. roads that were caused by poor driving habits....
Common machine shop injuries and how they can be prevented
Iowa residents who work in the machining industry have difficult jobs. Sadly, they also face the risk of common injuries related to their profession. These are the most common, but they can be prevented. Musculoskeletal repetitive motion injuries Repetitive motion...
Driving defensively can save lives
Practicing defensive driving is a personal policy for many Iowa motorists. Most drivers are well aware of how horrific accidents can be, and they understand that safe driving begins with the tactics they employ themselves by driving defensively and conservatively....
Distracted driving in Iowa
Distracted driving is a real problem on the highways throughout the United States, including in the rural state of Iowa. It is not just an issue on the open road; in town, drivers often think that because they are driving at reduced speeds, attempting to multi-task...
Truck driving is one of America’s most dangerous jobs
Many Iowa workers would consider driving a semi-tractor trailer to be a fairly safe way to earn a living, but truck driving is actually the seventh most dangerous job in the United States according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In 2019, 26.8 out of every 100,000...
What factors can affect an injury claim’s awards in Iowa?
As a victim of an accident in Iowa or elsewhere, you may wonder how much your case is worth. The insurance company will say one thing, your lawyer another. You may agree with neither assessment. Final judgments will come from negotiation, settlement, judge or jury....