Iowa has some of the strictest child passenger safety laws in the country, but research from Harvard University and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center suggests that law enforcement agencies in the state may not be doing enough to enforce these...
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Month: May 2017
Facts about distracted driving in Iowa
On roadways in Des Moines and throughout the state of Iowa, distracted driving is becoming a growing concern. According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, the amount of distracted driving-related vehicle accidents, both minor and major, increased from 518 in...
Getting a second medical opinion
Iowa patients who want to get another opinion about a diagnosis may want to consider obtaining a virtual second opinion. The telehealth and telemedicine industries have been providing means of communication between patients and providers who are not in the same room...
May is Melanoma Awareness Month
Iowa residents suffering from melanoma may not know that May has been designated as Melanoma Awareness Month. During the month, experts hope to raise awareness about this dangerous form of skin cancer by promoting early detection and prevention of the disease....
Employers risk liability for workplace violence
When Iowa employers perform background checks during the hiring process, they should consider records of violent behavior as a potential liability. A lawsuit working its way through the court system against Home Depot Inc. illustrates how an employer's responsibility...