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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A worker seriously injured on the job depends on workers' compensation for their medical care and basic cost of living expenses until they go back to work. Although workers can theoretically expect workers' compensation to cover their medical care costs, the insurance...
Workers' compensation insurance is available for almost all employees in Iowa. Employers carry coverage to protect them from financial claims of workers who get hurt on the job. Employees can count on benefits to cover their medical care costs and to replace a portion...
Although your employer may provide you with some paid time off and even health insurance benefits, those employment benefits may fall far short of what you require if you get hurt on the job. Companies typically have to carry workers' compensation to remain in...
No one who works for a living should have to worry about a total loss of income because of their employment. Any employee hurt on the job, even if their employer is clearly not to blame, can receive workers' compensation benefits. The no-fault nature of Iowa workers'...
If you’ve been dealing with headaches recently and aren’t sure why, one of the things you might want to look into is if your work is causing them. Whether you work in an office or perform repetitive tasks in a factory, there is a potential that the headaches you’re...
