Posted by Emily Anderson

Attention! Iowa’s Workers’ Compensation laws changed July 1, 2017. This article’s information may be out of date. Visit our Workers’ Compensation Page for more information. MISTAKE #1: Losing Your Right to Iowa Workers’ Compensation Benefits Because You Missed an Important Legal Deadline The most costly error you can make as an injured worker in Iowa is failing …

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Posted by Ben Long

No. 1: Promptly investigate all “preventable injuries” to nursing home residents The following is a list of common injuries to nursing home residents that are often caused by neglect or abuse.  These injuries can usually be prevented by appropriate nursing home administration and care: Falls causing broken bones or head injuries Burns Strangulations Sexual abuse Decubitus …

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Posted by Farl Greene

WARNING: The Settlement Amount Offered May Not Be Going in Your Pocket If a truck driver was clearly at fault, company representatives will often try to convince an accident victim or his or her family to quickly settle by offering a settlement amount that – at first glance – seems fair. What these company representatives …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

MYTH: You Didn’t Cause the Crash So You Don’t Have to Do Anything to Get Compensation If you are injured in an Iowa truck crash, you cannot assume that overworked police officers or state troopers will take the time to discover the whole truth about what happened. Why? Because the burden to produce evidence is …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

MYTH: It is Always a Good Idea to Quickly Settle Your Iowa Car Accident Claim Have you ever heard the saying “haste makes waste”? It is a piece of wisdom that is important to heed after an Iowa car accident injury. For many crash victims, a quick settlement is not always a smart settlement. There …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

What It Takes To Make a Successful Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse Case in Iowa A successful nursing home negligence case is one that results in sending a message to the nursing home industry that the elderly in Iowa deserve dignity and good care. Proving such a case usually requires testimony from a qualified nursing …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

Attention! Iowa’s Workers’ Compensation laws changed July 1, 2017. This article’s information may be out of date. Visit our Workers’ Compensation Page for more information. Under Iowa Workers’ Compensation law, if your workers’ compensation claim has been “accepted” by the insurance company, then the insurance company has the right to choose who provides your medical treatment.  If …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

If You Are Not Careful, Your Workers’ Compensation Settlement May Cost You Your Government Benefits Down the Road Accepting your Iowa workers’ compensation benefits in the wrong way can cost you money in the long run. The money that you receive for a work injury can reduce the amount of money that the government will …

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Posted by Corey Luedeman

1. Failing To Seek Immediate Medical Attention After An Accident The injured person is always responsible for proving that he or she was injured in a particular accident. Insurance companies and juries often believe that if you aren’t hurt badly enough to seek immediate medical attention, you aren’t hurt badly enough to deserve compensation for medical malpractice or personal injury. Don’t ignore …

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Posted by John Riccolo

Attention! Iowa’s Workers’ Compensation laws changed July 1, 2017. This article’s information may be out of date. Visit our Workers’ Compensation Page for more information. If an employee is injured on the job in Iowa, he or she is likely entitled to at least one of three types of workers’ compensation benefits: Medical Benefits Employers must pay …

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