Cedar Rapids Legal Blog | Brady & O'Shea, Iowa Attorneys at law

Minimize Brain Injuries in Iowa by Keeping Iowa Kids Safe this Holiday Season

A Cedar Rapids lead poisoning lawyer explains how to keep children safe this holiday by inspecting their toys to minimize brain injuries in Iowa.

Iowa Doctors May Misdiagnose Breast Cancer Even With Use of Mammograms

Was your breast cancer misdiagnosed? Call a Cedar Rapids medical malpractice attorney to determine your rights.

Heart Attacks Go Undiagnosed and Misdiagnosed by Iowa Medical Professionals

If your loved one’s death was due to misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose by Iowa doctors, call a Cedar Rapids medical malpractice attorney today.

Signs Your Infant May Be Suffering From Cerebral Palsy in Iowa

When your baby is deprived oxygen and suffers cerebral palsy, you may have an Iowa medical malpractice case in which you could recover damages.

What are the Differences Between Iowa Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Centers?

This blog explains the difference between nursing homes & assisted living centers. Call a lawyer if your relative has been a victim of Iowa nursing home abuse.

Iowa Tractor Accidents Produce Serious Injuries

Iowa tractor accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries and fatalities. If you were hurt in an Iowa farm accident, call Brady & O’Shea at 319-866-9277.

Your Rights Following an Iowa Farm and Agriculture Accident

Farmers have one of the deadliest jobs in the U.S. If you have been injured in an Iowa farm accident, call the injury lawyers at Brady & O’Shea at 319-866-9277.

Iowa Livestock Related Fatalities May be Due to Negligence in Training

Livestock related fatalities occur on farms due to negligence of farmers, improper working conditions, lack of training and other reasons. If you have been injured by livestock, defective farm equipment, or from a faulty tractor, contact our experienced Cedar Rapids agriculture and farm attorneys at Brady & O’Shea at (319) 866-9277.

What are Citations for Iowa Nursing Home Violations?

There are many penalties that a nursing home can receive due to their violations of health and safety standards. Read this blog to learn about the different citations that Iowa nursing homes can receive. If your elderly family member has been a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect in Iowa, contact the Cedar Rapids personal injury attorneys at the law offices of Brady & O’Shea for legal advice today at (319) 866-9277.

Are Iowa Politicians Looking to Decrease Oversight in Assisted Living Facilities?

Is there too much or too little governmental oversight on Iowa’s assisted living centers? This controversial question is discussed in this blog. If your loved one has been a victim of abuse in an assisted living facility or nursing home, please contact Iowa personal injury attorneys at the law offices of Brady & O’Shea for legal advice today at (319) 866-9277.

Do You Know What Steps to Take After a Tractor Accident?

If you are a victim of an agriculture accident in Iowa, you may have a legal case if there was a product defect or other liability issue. Find out if your farm accident was the result of a product liability issue and contact an experienced Iowa farm accident lawyer today. Brady & O’Shea, Cedar Rapids accident attorneys, at (319) 866-9277 will provide you with a free legal consultation and answer your legal questions.

How to Tell if Your Loved One is Suffering Nursing Home Abuse

If you recognize any signs of Iowa elder abuse at your loved ones nursing home, it must be stopped. Take the proper steps to fight back, and contact a Cedar Rapids nursing home abuse attorney today at Brady & O’Shea at (319) 866-9277 to get your legal questions answered.

Baby Suffered Erb’s Palsy from an Iowa Hospital – What Now?

Birth injury is rare but still occurs, and Erb’s palsy is one condition that your infant will either need physical therapy or surgery in order to completely heal from. Contact the law firm of Brady & O’Shea today at (319) 866-9277 and speak with an experienced Iowa catastrophic birth injury attorney to find out your legal options.

Do Not Become a Victim of a Catastrophic Pedestrian Accident in Iowa

Severe injuries such as nerve damage, head trauma, and brain damage can occur in pedestrian accidents. If you or someone you love has suffered from a pedestrian accident in Iowa, contact the law firm of Brady & O’Shea today at (319) 866-9277 and find out your legal options.

Toyota Settles Lawsuit with Family Killed in Crash

Toyota has reached a confidential settlement with the relatives of a family that was killed in 2009 when the Lexus they were travelling in sped out of control and into a ravine.

Living With Paralysis in Iowa

Paralysis is a catastrophic injury that could be caused by a severe car accident. A victim of paralysis will have to find new ways of doing basic activities and will need financial compensation to get therapy and live a more comfortable life. Call the injury lawyers of Bray & O’Shea for legal advice today at (319) 866-9277.

Spinal Cord Injury Statistics

Spinal cord injury is generally caused from a car accident. Other events contribute to this injury such as falls, acts of violence, sports injuries and diseases. If someone you love has been injured and has sustained spinal cord injury in Iowa, contact the injury lawyers of Bray & O’Shea for legal advice today.

Paralysis is a Nightmare that Becomes Reality for Many Iowa Accident Victims

A Cedar Rapids car accident can result in a spinal cord injury and lead to paralysis. Paralysis occurs when the spinal cord is damaged and can no longer send commands from the brain to the rest of your body.

Grinnell Nurses Avoid Sanction, Further Education Required

Two nurses from Grinnell's Friendship Manor nursing home will not be sanctioned by the State in connection with a resident who in 2008 lost her leg to gangrene and later died. However, the nurses will undergo further education on assessment of medical conditions.

Iowa Paid $6.6 Million in Settlements and Judgments in FY2010

Iowa paid $6.6 million in settlements and judgments in fiscal year 2010. $3.3 million was paid in a medical malpractice case involving a child born with cerebral palsy at the University of Iowa Hospitals. The State paid $500,000 to settle the case of a woman who contracted Legionnaires' disease at the University of Iowa Hospitals and died. $450,000 was paid to settle two TouchPlay lawsuits.

Iowa's Nursing Home Watch Dog Gains Independence

On May 28, 2010, Iowa Governor Chet Culver signed Executive Order 24, moving the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman out of the Department on Aging. The move came amid criticisms of the Department's policy of restricting the Ombudsman's statements.