Posted by Corey Luedeman

There are many myths that surround Social Security Disability benefits. Here are 4 common ones – and the truth behind them. (1) If my application was denied, that means I can’t get benefits. Over 70% of disability applications are denied the first time. However, that doesn’t mean that you don’t deserve or aren’t qualified for …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

If you’ve had an accident in Iowa that was someone else’s fault, it’s likely that person’s insurance company will reach out to you and try to settle your claim. Many insurance companies try to settle with you quickly. There is a reason for that—they know they generally pay less the earlier they settle the case …

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Posted by Laura Schultes

If you have been discriminated against at work in Iowa, you may be wondering what you can do to hold your employer accountable. Both Iowa law and Federal law prohibit workplace discrimination where that discrimination is based on membership in a protected class such as age, race, sex, disability, religion, and other similar groups.  These …

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Posted by Dillon Besser

If you are injured at work and there is an open Iowa workers’ compensation claim, the injured worker will almost always be interacting with a work comp adjuster that works for the insurance carrier. The adjuster is employed by the insurance carrier to manage the claim on behalf of the insurance company. This means a …

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Posted by Corey Luedeman

If you are looking to get disability benefits in Iowa, you probably want to know if you should get an attorney near you or use a large national firm that handles thousands of disability cases a year. Hiring an Experienced Disability Attorney Near You One of the best reasons to hire an attorney near you …

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Posted by Farl Greene

After an accident in Iowa where you were seriously injured because of someone else’s fault, a significant part of any settlement is usually past and future medical expenses. Iowa law says you can ask for any “reasonable and necessary” future health care expenses when you settle your case. But how can you know what “reasonable …

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Posted by Laura Schultes

You’ve likely heard the term “whistleblower” as it relates to employment. Most of us have an understanding that if you are a “whistleblower”, you are protected from retaliation.  However, the law places specific limits on what activities count as “whistleblowing” and when retaliation becomes illegal. When Are You Considered a Whistleblower in Iowa? First, it …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

Picking a nursing home in Iowa for a loved one is a difficult, trying time. It can be hard to find a nursing home that you trust with your loved one. There is a lot of paperwork involved in the decision as well. Arbitration Agreements in Iowa Nursing Homes One piece of paper that is …

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Posted by Dillon Besser

Because of its labor-intensive nature, factory workers in Iowa commonly experience workplace injuries that qualify for Iowa workers’ compensation benefits. In fact, it is likely you or someone you know has been injured because of working at a factory in Iowa. Because of this, there are important issues that all individuals should be aware of …

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Posted by Farl Greene

If you have been seriously hurt by a doctor or other medical professional in Iowa, receiving damages for your injuries is the way the civil court system can get you justice for your harms and losses. However, before you can receive compensation, you must prove that medical malpractice occurred. This may be more complicated than …

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