If you get injured on the job, you may think it’s pretty clear that you should be covered by workers’ comp. You know that your employer carries workers’ comp insurance and is required to pay out to cover a part of your lost wages, your medical bills and related costs....
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5 dangers associated with working in a restaurant
Workplace safety should be a top priority in restaurants, and it's crucial that both employers and employees take steps to minimize these risks. Employers should provide the necessary training, equipment and support to protect their workers, and employees should be...
What is the coming and going rule?
Most people commute to work. Work-from-home jobs have become more popular over the last few years, but the majority of people still have at least a short commute. Some people commute for a half an hour each day or more. It can be a significant obligation and take up...
Workers’ compensation mistakes can undermine a claim
No one plans for it. An accident at work can be not only career-ending but also life-changing. A promising career is now at stake as you face an uncertain future. The slightest error can result in the most catastrophic consequences. The process of workers’...
Why repetitive trauma at work can be so hard to address
Workers who have all kinds of medical conditions can obtain workers' compensation benefits in Iowa. The benefits available include disability pay during someone's leave of absence and full medical coverage for the required treatment. Some medical conditions are easy...
First responders on the front line of trauma
To say the work of first responders is challenging them would be the ultimate understatement. They do a job that most people could not imagine, putting themselves in continuing clear and present dangers to save lives. The impact on family members cannot be ignored...
Is there a statute of limitations on workers’ comp in Iowa?
If you get injured on the job, you will typically be eligible for workers’ comp since it was a work-related injury. Fault is not important in these cases, at least not in the sense that a worker being at fault can disqualify them from workers’ comp benefits. Even a...
How Iowa workers’ comp helps those with permanent injuries
Many work injuries are only a temporary inconvenience. A sprained ankle or broken arm will eventually fully heal, allowing the worker to return to their job and continue the same career path they have always enjoyed. Unfortunately, some injuries are actually...
Why would a workers’ comp claim be denied?
You were recently injured at work and, as a result, it’s caused you to lose out on work and build up a ton of medical debt – this happens quite frequently, so people file a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation is a benefits plan for employees who are...
Will Iowa workers’ compensation help after a car crash?
Transportation is a necessary part of doing business and is often part of people's jobs. Maybe you are a commercial driver who transports goods back and forth across the city or drives a school bus. Perhaps you are an electrical journeyman who goes out with other...
