Posted by Emily Anderson

If you have been injured on the job in Iowa, you may have heard the acronym “IME.”  The Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) is an important part of your Iowa workers’ compensation claim. What is an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME)? The IME is a medical assessment of a work injury that injured Iowans can use to …

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Posted by Ben Long

There is a lot of incorrect information out there about filing a personal injury lawsuit in Iowa. Here are some of the most common myths about Iowa personal injury claims: Myth Number 1: You Can File Your Personal Injury Claim Whenever You Want Iowa personal injury claims are limited in the amount of time you …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

If you have been injured at work in Iowa, you may have heard the phrase “Second Injury Fund Claim” as a type of workers’ compensation benefit.  Since Iowa workers’ compensation law changed in July of 2017, this type of Iowa workers’ compensation benefit for injured workers has become even more important to getting you fair …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

Have you been fired after a work injury in Iowa because of that injury? In most cases, your next step should be to launch a well-documented job search. If you are terminated from your job because of a work injury, you will need to replace your income. Most injured workers cannot rely on workers’ compensation benefits …

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Posted by Corey Luedeman

The Social Security Disability appeals process can be complicated. If you have applied for Social Security Disability benefits and been denied, you have the right to appeal the Social Security Administration (SSA)’s decision. The appeals process basically asks various people within the SSA to take another look at your case. But how long does the …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

Recently, members of the Iowa legislature voted in major changes to Iowa workers’ compensation laws. Unfortunately, these changes do not benefit injured workers—they benefit employers and insurance companies. Some of the changes to Iowa workers’ compensation laws create gray areas on how the law will be applied. The courts and Iowa workers’ compensation attorneys will …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If you or a loved one have been permanently injured or killed by a preventable medical error caused by a doctor, you need to speak with an Iowa medical malpractice attorney. With over 9,000 attorneys practicing law in Iowa in 2017, you may be overwhelmed. Choosing the right attorney can mean the difference between receiving …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If your loved one has died and you suspect that his or her death was caused by someone else’s fault, you may be wondering if you should file a wrongful death claim. Here are things to consider if you want to preserve your right to bring a wrongful death claim in Iowa. Set Up an …

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