Bettendorf Workers’ Compensation Blog

Among the most common injuries that people suffer at work are shoulder injuries. Shoulder injuries can vary significantly ranging from torn rotator cuffs to frozen shoulder to dislocations. Whether you’re hurt while you’re working on a factory line or have injuries...

If you work in a factory, it’s a good idea to understand the hazards that you may come into contact with each day. You may be at risk of injuries from machines that cut or grind. You may also be at risk of getting hurt due to repetitive motions and strain. There are...

Many workers suffer injuries on the job that change the outlook of their careers and lives. Those who end up with serious injuries may have a need for disability benefits or be limited in the career options they can pursue moving forward. One major question workers...

Work-related asthma, which is also known as occupational asthma, is not as uncommon as you may believe. In fact, if you develop an exacerbation of asthma or develop asthma due to work-related factors, then you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. According to the...

When you get hurt on the job in Iowa, workers' compensation is there for you. The system in Iowa involves private insurance companies offering coverage to employers. Employers have control over which medical care providers they want to partner with if an employee...

Workplace accidents are generally like any other unexpected event. They happen when you least anticipate them. You may, for example, have done something countless times without issues and seemingly have taken all the same precautions that you'd usually take but find...

You get injured on the job, and your first thought isn’t for yourself. Yes, you have a lot of questions about your health and your future, but you’re much more worried about your family.   After all, you’re the only breadwinner. You always have been. Without your...

The right medical care can make a major impact on how quickly you recover from a workplace injury. One of the most crucial protections that Iowa's workers' compensation insurance system offers is the right to full reimbursement for necessary medical expenses. Full...

When you suffer an injury at work, you likely aren’t that familiar with the workers’ compensation process. Yet, you expect your workers’ comp claim to move forward and to receive your benefits. However, sometimes that doesn’t happen. Instead, you discover your...

Many people mentally associate workers' compensation benefits with traumatic injuries. There is no question that someone who suffers a crushing accident because of a forklift in a warehouse should receive workers' compensation. However, not all injuries acquired...