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Motorcycle Safety: There is more to this Dubuque motorcycle accident then meets the eye.

Posted on September 22, 2008
Only 19 and with a promising career as a nurse the death of Miss Martin raises several questions one of which is why the motorcycle on which she was a passenger was heading south in the northbound lane of Kerper Boulevard. There is obviously more to this story than meets the eye...

Client Toolbox - If it's an accident is it still considered negligence? The Answer.

Posted on September 22, 2008
If you read yesterday's post you're answering a question about accidents still being considered negligence. Here is the short version of the facts: driver of a van sees a pedestrian walking behind him and while trying to brake mistakenly steps on the gas...

School Safety / Cheerleading: It was safer when we just sat pretty...

Posted on September 21, 2008
There's an age-old saying: "out with the old, in with the new." Well, I think it's safe to say the time-told expression applies to the sport of cheerleading - yes, sport. Gone are the days of "Rah-rah-rah" and stringy pom-poms; it's no longer about just looking pretty...

Client Toolbox - If it's an accident is it still considered negligence?

Posted on September 21, 2008
There is a recent news item that illustrates the concept of negligence. The driver of a Chrysler van is backing up. At 80 years of age he's considered elderly. At the same time he's backing up a 64 year old woman is crossing the street and walks directly behind the van...

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School Safety: Meningitis in and at College

Posted on September 20, 2008
As everyone knows, schools (regardless of the type), can pose many threats when it comes to personal health. Students work in close quarters and regularly come in contact with germs. There are all sorts of guidelines and recommendations in order to prevent the spread of illness; however, not all illnesses can be warded off with a simple antibacterial hand wipe...

Lawyer to Lawyer Toolbox - Accident Investigation - What do I do with this case?

Posted on September 20, 2008
Many small town lawyers have local residents approach them about taking their personal injury case. In many instances the lawyer may hesitate but the challenge seems like something that would spice up their otherwise mundane small county practice. So they sign the client up...

All in good fun?

Posted on September 19, 2008
Yesterday I discussed the online risks of social networking, but I neglected to mention the risks of real-life social networking. You know, the wild and crazy parties college students are notorious for throwring. Generally speaking, college parties occur for the sole purpose so that everyone in attendance can have a good time...

Construction Safety - Ditch collapse injures man at Ida County, Iowa construction site.

Posted on September 19, 2008
In yesterday's stories is one about a man being injured in a ditch collapse in Ida County, western Iowa. I read this and it brought to mind our July focus at InjuryBoard, construction safety. We've posted about construction safety and did so for a full month back in July 2007...

Melamine Contaminated Milk Situation is Upsetting - The President's Schedule that is

Posted on September 18, 2008
This is a story about weaners, not whiners! Get it, stupid? Let's begin with a fairy tale I made up, titled the Gee Dubbya Blues. Once upon a time there was a President called Bush. Who hadn't a clue about what to do? So he stayed away, but took his pay, And we held our breath till the day ...

When you hit-n-run, after they catch you, it's all but done.

Posted on September 18, 2008
When you hit and run the assumption is you're as guilty as sin for something. After an accident if you want to dig a hole really really really deep, then right after the collision drive away from the accident scene. That will certainly dig a good sized hole...

Facebook: All It's Glory and Shame

Posted on September 18, 2008
My last few posts (okay, my last chain of posts) have centered around elementary and high school security and related issues. But what about students past that point in their education? I'm sure you've all heard of it: Facebook. The social utility website has been frequented by college students since 2004 and recently made the switch to allowing anyone with an email address to create a profile...

Securing the Schoolyard

Posted on September 17, 2008
Yesterday I discussed the need for increased security measures concerning school visitors. As pointed out in my post, it's completely necessary in order to ensure student safety (which can never be 100% guaranteed, but we can do our best to come close to a guarantee)...

Contaminated Food - What is melamine doing in my Wonton Soup?

Posted on September 16, 2008
Yesterday we reported on the tainted milk that caused kidney illnesses to over 400 babies because a chemical was added to throw off inspections for protein content. The chemical is melamine and today we will answer the question: What is melamine? Melamine is an organic compound that when heated sets into a fixed form...

Visitors On Campus: Check 'Em In and Sign 'Em Out

Posted on September 16, 2008
In yesterday's article, I stated that numerous parents are willing (and eager) to volunteer in their child's classroom. But should those parents be required to check-in before they're allowed to assist? The high-profile crimes that have occurred on campuses around the nation have caused a frenzy of increased security measures at and around schools...

Will the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's lobbying efforts bring tainted baby milk to the United States?

Posted on September 15, 2008
Tainted Chinese Baby Milk Makes 432 Babies Sick Chinese milk now appears to have been tainted to increase the profits of the dealers. By adding a chemical that is regularly used in other manufacturing processes dealers were gaming the system by fooling the protein testers into believing it had not been watered down...

School Art Projects: Creative Process or Deadly Activity

Posted on September 15, 2008
Art projects are a process intended to build creativity and confidence, as well as to provide a break from the day-to-day on-goings of the classroom. I lived for art projects when I was in school! They were fun and I welcomed them as an excuse to take a break from math...

Commuter Safety - Is text messaging dangerous?

Posted on September 15, 2008
The news is not good from California. Investigators are testing the premise the cause of the commuter rail collision that killed 25 people were a text messaging engineer. Please tell us you're wrong. Technology is good. Technology is bad. I remember teaching a religion class at the same time Jeffrey Dahmer's crimes were being discovered...

What happens when students are shown up at show-and-tell

Posted on September 14, 2008
Signs are popping up everywhere. Fliers are coming in the mail telling you what you need and where to get it. And some stores are even kind enough to send out coupons. Yes, it's true - it's back to school for the youngsters. This means elementary schools are going to be bustling with students eager to catch up and tell all about their summer adventures...

School Adminstrations Push for Self-Medications

Posted on September 13, 2008
Providing medical assistance to students is a controversial, high-risk issue. Most schools more than discourage the administration of drugs (be them prescription of over-the-counter) to students during school hours. This isn't because the staff doesn't care about or has a disregard for student health issues, but rather it is the result of the many implications such situations may have...

Cross Guards are Key Players in School Safety Programs

Posted on September 12, 2008
As highlighted in yesterday's post, when it comes to transportation safety, the administration of a school is generally responsible for making sure all vehicles and means of transportation are up-to-par when it comes to meeting national safety requirements...

School Safety: The Lab, What are the teacher's responsibilities?

Posted on September 11, 2008
Teachers just know that today I'm not picking on you. I do realize you have a tough job babysitting all those kids raised on participation trophies. I know what happens. They show up to class with arms outstretched, hands raised and say, "What? What's your problem? I showed up!" meaning okay so my homework isn't done and I didn't read today's lesson...

Hail to the Bus Driver...and the Administration

Posted on September 11, 2008
A major safety concern for schools is transportation. Schools work hard to ensure they offer students safe, efficient, and economical means of transportation and there are School Bus Safety Programs and even a National Coalition for School Bus Safety dedicated to reducing the number of injuries and accidents related to both vehicle and behavioral regulations...

The Right of Expression v. The Right of Education

Posted on September 10, 2008
First, I'd like to point out that I'm all for the First Amendment. I believe one should be able to express themselves in whatever means they choose (within reason, of course). But when it comes right down to it, there's got to be a limit. Take clothing, for example...

School Safety: How to Avoid Accidents and Injury in the School Laboratory

Posted on September 10, 2008
Megan wrote yesterday about science laboratory accidents that injure students. Her post Experiments in Education, discussed the danger for serious injury while conducting lab experiments. I was surprised how many students were injured in school labs...

School Safety: The Lab, Why do teachers and students have responsibilities?

Posted on September 10, 2008
It seems everywhere you look today someone is protesting being held accountable. Lobbyists are crawling all over Washington enticing our government representatives to pass laws creating immunity against liability. You might want to know what immunity against liability is all about...

Iowa Work Comp - A wrist injury is now awarded greater benefits to injured workers.

Posted on September 09, 2008
If you're a worker there is good news today from the Iowa Supreme Court. The Iowa Supreme Court has held "an injury to the wrist is to be compensated as an injury to the arm under Iowa Code section 85.34(2)(m) (2003)." This is good news for injured workers whose employment caused injury to the arm...

Experiments in Education

Posted on September 09, 2008
Think back to your sophomore year in high school (or whenever it was you took chemistry). Remember getting to mix different chemicals and compounds and 'standing back' as you watched how they reacted? I sure do.seemed like a great idea at the time. And it still is; lab experiments are a great way to teach students, many of whom learn by doing rather than by just seeing...

School Safety: Science Fair Project Liability Discussion

Posted on September 08, 2008
While science projects are great way to learn through experimentation, they also can be hazardous to your health. Everyone involved must be aware of the risks to which our children are exposed and contingencies must be in place to medically treat any child who is injured...

Science Project How-To

Posted on September 08, 2008
I remember my first science fair: I was in fifth grade and decided to craft a wooden device that a marble was able to roll down, thus demonstrating the laws of gravity (challenging, I know). But hey - I was in the fifth grade.we didn't want to do anything too complex! And, let's face it: mine was one of the few projects that worked and I had fun doing it...

Iowa Hazing Law - If the activity is "forced" then under the law it's probably hazing

Posted on September 08, 2008
Iowa has a law on the books about hazing. It's found in the Iowa Code at 708.1. The statute is quoted below. Student organizations that have initiation ceremonies or rituals of any type are wise to become familiar with this statute before engaging in initiation activities...

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