Posted by Laura Schultes

1. What is the Protocol for Testing Iowa Nursing Home Residents for COVID-19 Symptoms? Nursing homes have always been required to evaluate their residents for any sort of respiratory problem. Obviously, under the circumstances of this pandemic, their responsibilities are higher. They have to test anybody who qualifies under those tests. The standards for how …

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Posted by Farl Greene

If you have ever been severely injured or ill, you may have had to spend time at an Iowa hospital – like the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, or St. Luke’s Hospital or Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids.  As a patient, there’s a lot going on around you – new or …

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Posted by Brian C. Ivers

No matter whether you work in an office or a construction site, inside or outside, there are a few tips that every Iowa worker should follow to keep themselves safe in their workplace. Know Your Rights as an Iowa Worker Every worker should familiarize themselves with what rights they have within their workplace.  According to …

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Posted by Ben Long

Injuries from slip and fall accidents can be serious.  Every year, nearly 32,000 deaths occur because of falls.  Slip and fall accidents can be separated into two types – work-related falls, and falls that occur outside of work, usually at home. Work-Related Falls Falls in the workplace commonly occur because of slippery, unsteady, or unsafe …

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Posted by Ben Long

Both dawn and dusk are some of the most dangerous times to drive.  The sun is often low enough in the sky to cause glare in drivers’ eyes, while deep shadows can make it difficult to spot changing road conditions.  In order to stay safe during these hazardous driving times, follow these tips: Turn on …

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Posted by Corey Luedeman

As virtually anyone who has been denied disability benefits knows, the wait time to get a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge for your denied Social Security Disability claim is just plain disgustingly long.  A staggeringly large backlog of 1.1 million pending case hearings nation-wide has resulted in disability applicants waiting up to …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

With winter weather finally upon us (after a thankfully mild November), winter driving can present a number of challenges because of snow, ice, or slush. Being prepared when winter weather strikes will help to avoid a crash and keep you and your passengers safe. Follow these tips to make sure you and your vehicle are …

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