Posted by Tim Semelroth

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 This article’s information may be out of date.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. We are used to thinking of nurses as the people who take care of the injured.  However, nurses can be injured on the job themselves. Because your profession requires lifting and moving …

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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 This article’s information may be out of date.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. It can be a hard pill to swallow, knowing that your Iowa workers’ compensation claim could potentially be jeopardized because of a mistake you made. There are some missteps that can hurt …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

Over the years, my friends and family have learned that I am not the “right kind” of attorney for many issues. As a personal injury attorney, I don’t draft wills. I don’t do criminal law. I don’t know the first thing about a real estate closing, but if you need help with a personal injury …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

UNFAIR TACTIC: The Other Driver’s Insurance Threatens “My Company Won’t Pay for That Kind Of Treatment” Sometimes the other driver’s insurance will find out about the type of accident-related medical treatment that an injured biker is receiving and threaten that it will not pay for that type of treatment. This threat is often given about …

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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 This article’s information may be out of date.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. One of the common mistakes that injured workers make is decisions about their claim without completely understanding their rights.  Some injured workers blindly trust what their employers or workers’ compensation insurance adjusters …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

Problem No. 1: Poor Recordkeeping Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are governed by regulations designed to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents. Following these regulations requires careful attention to detail. This attention to detail is important because a typical nursing home is filled with residents who require special care and individual attention. …

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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. Remember that Your Doctor May Be Able to Help You Get a Better Settlement You might find this hard to believe, but when some people are getting treatment for their work injury, they …

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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. Do not let Medicare take a bite out of your Iowa workers’ compensation settlement. Medicare may not pay for medical treatment if it believes that an injured worker has already received money …

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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. 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 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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