Posted by Emily Anderson
One of the biggest concerns weighing on a worker’s mind when they suffer a work injury in Iowa is: “If I report it, will I lose my job?” The short answer is – not necessarily. In Iowa, it is illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee for bringing a workers’ compensation claim. But, …
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Posted by Emily Anderson
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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Posted by Emily Anderson
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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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 This article’s information may be out of date.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. Have you been injured on the job in Iowa, and now you don’t know if you need an Iowa workers’ compensation attorney? There are a few guidelines that you can follow to …
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 This article’s information may be out of date.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. We often get calls to our office from injured workers wondering if there are Iowa workers’ compensation claim deadlines or time limits to file a claim. Workers’ comp has some unique deadlines. How …
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 This article’s information may be out of date.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. 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 …
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. If you suffer an injury that happens at work, and the injury is caused by your work activities, you may be entitled to Iowa workers’ compensation benefits. There are three types of …
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. Friends – there are identical bills in the Iowa House and Senate that propose extreme changes to Iowa’s workers’ compensation system. These bills go too far and need to be stopped. It …
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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. 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. …
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. State law regarding Iowa workers’ compensation claims is complex. Injured workers often need an attorney that specializes in work comp claims to get the settlement they deserve. For instance, in Iowa, there are …
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