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ArticleArticleWhy Rating Your Pain Matters for Your Iowa Personal Injury Claim
In the state of Iowa, you are entitled to compensation for pain and suffering for your personal injury claim. This means that if you were injured because of someone else’s fault, and that injury caused you pain, you can receive monetary compensation. Insurance companies won’t take you at your word that your injury caused you […]
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ArticleArticleNurse Case Managers and Iowa Workers’ Compensation Claims
After you have been injured at work in Iowa, the workers’ compensation insurance company is required to pay for reasonable medical care related to that work injury. The insurance company usually hires individuals called nurse case managers to oversee your medical care. How Nurse Case Managers Handle Your Work Injury Care Nurse case managers are […]
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Common Slip & Fall Accidents – And How You Can Avoid Them
Injuries from slip and fall accidents can be serious. Every year, nearly 32,000 deaths occur because of falls. Slip and fall accidents can be separated into two types – work-related falls, and falls that occur outside of work, usually at home. Work-Related Falls Falls in the workplace commonly occur because of slippery, unsteady, or unsafe […]
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The Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) and Your Iowa Workers’ Compensation Claim (Video)
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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5 Myths About Iowa Personal Injury Claims (Video)
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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What is a Second Injury Fund Claim and How Does It Affect Your Iowa Workers’ Compensation Case? (Video)
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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What To Do If You Are Fired After a Work Injury (Video)
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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Changes to Iowa Workers’ Compensation Laws – How Will They Affect You?
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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3 Things to Know When You Settle Your Back Injury Workers’ Compensation Claim in Iowa
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. Getting Iowa workers’ compensation benefits for a back injury suffered on the job can be difficult. Determining the types of benefits you are entitled to can be a challenge. Add on the […]
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What Can You Do If Iowa Workers’ Compensation Refuses to Pay For Your Work-Related Injury? (Video)
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. The workers’ compensation insurance company is required by Iowa law to pay all reasonable and necessary medical care for a work-related injury — but too often Iowa workers’ compensation refuses to pay. […]
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Settling Your Workers’ Compensation Case in Iowa
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 you have been injured while at work, you may be receiving weekly workers’ compensation checks from your employer’s insurance company while you continue to heal. However, the insurance company may also be pushing […]
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The Main Types of Workers’ Compensation in Iowa
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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What Would Happen if You Quit Your Job After a Work Related Injury?
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. Have you considered the consequences of what would happen if you quit your job after a work related injury? If you were hurt on the job, it’s easy to become frustrated with […]
