Your child’s injury could cost you much more than you think
Children are extremely resilient. In part because they are still growing and developing, they can sometimes recover from injuries or illnesses more quickly than adults in a similar situation. However, the potential for children to bounce back from an injury quickly doesn’t mean that a child’s injury is less serious or expensive than an adult’s. […]
Road rage makes accidents more likely
“Did you see that? Did you see what that driver did?” Your wife ignores you, which only makes you even madder. Your pulse is racing, your veins are bulging and you want revenge. Then she speaks, “Pull over, will you, I need to use the bathroom.” You are like a lost puppy, that has been […]
Fatal motorcycle accident kills two
Motorcycles are popular here. After all, with Iowa’s wide open spaces and beautiful countryside, there is no wonder why. But, motorcycle accidents happen, and sometimes, fatal motorcycle accidents happen. Unfortunately, far too often motorcycle accidents are fatal or involve serious injuries because motorcycles provide zero protections in an accident. A recent accident in Lee County […]
Owner’s liability for dog bite injuries in Iowa
A large majority of the population in the Des Moines area own a dog. Dogs are like family for many people and are treated well. Most of the time dogs and people get along just fine but occasionally an unexpected dog bite injury occurs. Some dogs can be aggressive and appear to attack a person […]
Types of catastrophic dental errors
Dental malpractice can often times be overlooked when we think about medical malpractice claims. However, it does fall under the same category, and catastrophic dental errors are more common than one may think. It is not unheard of for dentists to operate outside their scope of training and expertise, especially in cosmetic dentistry. They are […]
Summer is a prime time for drowning incidents
Summer is in swing in West Des Moines, and for many this means a trip to the lake or a dip in the pool. Unfortunately, if the proper safety measures are not taken a day on the water can turn tragic with a life lost too soon due to a drowning incident. Some drowning incidents […]
Construction workers remain particularly susceptible to major injury
Anyone, no matter their occupation, can suffer an injury on the job. Of course, there are some jobs that simply carry more risk of physical injury an death than others – with construction being an area of particular concern. In fact, as recently as 2018, just over 20% of all reported worker deaths in the […]
Iowa family sues nursing home for negligence in death of mother
One of the most traumatic events in the life of any family is the decision to place an elderly parent or relative in a nursing home. No one can be certain that the parent will receive adequate care, regardless of how thoroughly the family may have checked out the facility. Occasionally, poor care by nursing […]
Were you in a “dooring” accident while biking? What is it?
As spring settles in and the chill of winter fades, more Iowa residents are spending time outdoors. While gardening and sports may occupy the plans of some, others may look forward to getting on their bicycles and heading out for long, peaceful rides. Unfortunately, bike accidents can happen and often occur when drivers fail to […]
What are common medical errors that happen at doctors’ hands?
A study conducted by the Institute of Medicine more than two decades ago revealed that at least 2.9% and 3.7% of the patients that were admitted to the hospital in 1999 in the United States fell victim to some type of medical errors. At least 9.8% to 15.7% of those cases resulted in a patient’s […]