Construction is a notoriously dangerous profession, and even smaller residential projects that take just a few days to complete can pose serious hazards. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 1 in 5 worker fatalities that occurred in the private industry in 2016 were in construction.
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When you get behind the wheel of a vehicle, putting on your seatbelt is a subtle reminder that you are taking a risk. At the end of the day, an accident can happen at any time, and even the most safety-conscious drivers can find themselves in a devastating collision.
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According to WHO TV, a wrong-way crash in Cedar Falls earlier this month claimed the lives of three individuals who were all younger than 21. The collision occurred on Viking Road, and its underlying cause remains under investigation.
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Getting into a motor vehicle collision can have devastating financial repercussions. Even with quality health insurance coverage, you may have to cover ambulance fees, copays, and prescription drugs out of pocket.
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You might associate legal liability waivers with dangerous activities like skydiving and rock climbing, but the truth is they apply in all kinds of scenarios, from attending ball games to dropping off your kids at day care. Because America is a fairly litigious society, companies and organizations use such waivers as a way to protect themselves from potential legal issues. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions about these releases despite their widespread use.
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According to WHOTV, a tragic two-vehicle collision on Christmas Eve killed one and sent five others to the hospital. Shortly after 2 p.m., police responded to reports of an accident on NE 72nd Street slightly north of Interstate 80 in Polk County.
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Traveling with children—especially boisterous siblings who bicker—can be stressful. As a parent, it’s natural to worry about your child’s safety every moment of the day. Unfortunately, even moms and dads with the best intentions can make mistakes when it comes to road safety.
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When it comes to awarding damages following a motor vehicle collision, Iowa is a tort state, which means the parties liable for the accident must cover the damages that any victims incur. This legal doctrine provides peace of mind for those who make it a point to follow all the rules of the road. At the end of the day, they can reasonably assume that should they end up in a collision, someone else will pay for the damages—as long as they are not deemed at fault for the accident.
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From Cedar Falls to Cedar Rapids and Des Moines to Sioux City, there are thousands of miles of public roads traversing the state of Iowa with millions of licensed drivers using them daily. According to The Statistics Portal, there were more than 2,200,000 licensed drivers in the state of Iowa in 2015.
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Proving negligence is an essential component of filing a successful personal injury claim—most of the time. If you were hurt at the hands of someone else, whether directly or indirectly, and your case involves strict liability, though, you are the exception, and negligence is essentially irrelevant when it comes securing compensation for the damages you have incurred.
According to KWWL, police have finally caught up with the woman suspected of leaving the scene of a fatal collision. The accident in question occurred on October 1, when a passenger vehicle failed to yield while making a left turn at 20th Avenue Southwest and C Street in Cedar Rapids and ended up striking a motorcycle.
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If you file a claim after getting hurt in an accident that was not your fault, a seasoned injury lawyer will be able to handle most of the legal proceedings on your behalf so you can focus on your health. There is one procedure that you must take part in, though, and that is the deposition.
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