Posted by Emily Anderson

Have you recently suffered a work injury in Iowa?  Your employer may have told you that you need to use vacation time or FMLA while you are off work recovering from your injuries.  But is this actually true? Using FMLA after an Iowa Work Injury The short answer is “probably.”  The Family Medical Leave Act, …

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Posted by Ben Long

There are a few things to consider when thinking about settling your personal injury claim in Iowa. After You Settle Your Personal Injury Claim, Your Case is Likely Over The most important thing to understand about settling your claim is that once you do, you forfeit any right to sue that defendant later for additional damages.  Generally, …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

There are a variety of Iowa workers’ compensation benefits you could receive while recovering from a traumatic brain injury after a work accident. Additionally, it’s important to understand what a traumatic brain injury looks like and what to do after suffering a brain injury while at work. What to Do After Suffering a Traumatic Brain …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

Vacation is something everyone looks forward to.  You may have been getting ready for some time off then suddenly you get hurt at work. So is it still a good idea to take your vacation? Taking your Vacation After Being Injured at Work Whether or not you should take your vacation after being hurt on the …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

Retirement is something most working Iowans look forward to.  If your retirement is on the horizon when you suffer a work injury, you may think it’s a good idea to “just retire now.”   Before you make your decision, you need to understand how retirement can affect your ability to receive fair compensation for your work …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

After you’re injured at work in Iowa, navigating the workers’ compensation system can be extremely stressful.  It’s natural to want to get this difficult process over with and move on with your life.  In most cases, you don’t get a second chance to settle your Iowa workers’ compensation claim — so you have to do …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

If you were injured in a car crash while you were on the job in Iowa, you may have both a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury car accident claim against the driver who hit you.  To protect both claims, here are four things to keep in mind: 1. You still can file an Iowa …

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Posted by Corey Luedeman

You can get both Iowa workers’ compensation benefits and Social Security Disability benefits, if you qualify for both. Types of Iowa Workers’ Compensation Benefits Workers’ compensation benefits are paid to a worker after an injury or illness suffered at, or because of, work.  There are variety of work comp benefits you may be entitled to, …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

Have you recently been in a car crash in Iowa?  If you sought medical attention and you are in pain, a doctor typically first checks to see if you have any broken bones.  If you don’t have broken bones and your pain persists, the next step is to see whether you have herniated any disks …

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Posted by Brian C. Ivers

No matter whether you work in an office or a construction site, inside or outside, there are a few tips that every Iowa worker should follow to keep themselves safe in their workplace. Know Your Rights as an Iowa Worker Every worker should familiarize themselves with what rights they have within their workplace.  According to …

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