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Workers’ Compensation for Musculoskeletal Injuries

Posted on May 20, 2021

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Workplace injuries cost employers billions of dollars every year in lost productivity and ever increasing workers’ compensation insurance rates. Employees who are hurt at work or suffer from occupational diseases in the performance of their job often face not only pain and suffering as a consequence of a work related injury, but also periods of… Read More »

Filed Under: Workers Compensation Tagged With: Iowa work injury lawyers, Third party liability

Eye Safety in the Workplace

Posted on April 1, 2021

Eye Safety in the Workplace

Eye safety protection is important regardless of a worker’s occupation, from jobs that require extended use of computer screens to occupations such as construction or manufacturing that may expose workers to liquids, particles or debris that can damage the eyes. In an office setting, many employees spend most of their day in front of a… Read More »

Filed Under: Workers Compensation Tagged With: Iowa work injury lawyers

Common Work Injuries

Posted on March 16, 2021

Common Work Injuries

The most frequently reported work injuries that result in workers’ compensation being paid include falls on the same level, exertion injuries including strains, sprains or tears, and even struck by or caught in between injuries, all of which happen frequently in the workplace. Knowing what can happen is the first step in reducing injuries. Work… Read More »

Filed Under: Workers Compensation Tagged With: Des Moines slip and fall injury lawyer, Iowa workplace injury lawyer

Workers’ Compensation for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Posted on February 15, 2021

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Most working Americans know about workers’ compensation, comforted knowing that if they suffer an injury in a traumatic work accident their medical expenses and time off from work will be covered. What few understand, however, is that workers’ compensation is also payable for individuals with repetitive stress injuries, including office workers who develop carpal tunnel… Read More »

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Workers’ Compensation for Ladder Falls

Posted on February 8, 2021

Ladder Falls

An electrician working on the popular home renovation show, Home Town, suffered a terrible fall from a ladder weeks ago and now faces a long recovery due to the severe injuries he sustained. While many in the home audience rarely think about the risks associated with using ladders to complete a home project or perform… Read More »

Filed Under: Workers Compensation Tagged With: Des Moines work accident

Facts About Slip and Fall Accidents

Posted on January 10, 2021

Facts About Slip and Falls

Although many who slip and fall may only suffer minor scrapes and bruises, others victims of slip and fall accidents may not be so fortunate. In fact, slip and falls are the primary reason many suffer major injuries, with many accidents occurring at work. In 2016, 697 workers died in falls to a lower level,… Read More »

Filed Under: Premises Liability, Workers Compensation Tagged With: Des Moines construction accident attorney, Des Moines slip and fall injury lawyer, premises liability attorney

Iowa Warehouse Work Injury

Posted on October 27, 2020

warehouse work injury

With an Amazon fulfillment center in Bondurant and a last mile delivery station in Grimes, the number of warehouse jobs available to central Iowa workers has grown over the past year. However, with new jobs, comes new risks associated with work in warehouse settings – the most common include slip and falls, repetitive stress injuries,… Read More »

Filed Under: Workers Compensation Tagged With: Des Moines slip and fall injury lawyer, workers compensation denial lawyer

Failure to Properly Train Employees Puts Safety at Risk

Posted on September 17, 2020

Failure to Properly Train Employees

In the 19th century through the early 1900’s, workers seriously injured on the job were left to cover their own medical bills and figure out a way to cover lost wages until they were able to return to their jobs. With the passage of state workers’ compensation laws starting in 1911 through 1948 when the… Read More »

Filed Under: Workers Compensation Tagged With: Des Moines Workers Compensation lawyer

Tree Trimming Wood Chipper Injuries

Posted on September 10, 2020

wood chipper accident

Following the derecho storm that tore through Iowa, tree crews are working continuously to pick up downed branches residents have left at the curb and trim broken limbs from damage trees. Much of the work involves using a chipper machine to cut tree limbs into small chips, which can be dangerous if precautions are not… Read More »

Filed Under: Workers Compensation Tagged With: Des Moines work accident, Iowa wrongful death

Securing Maximum Work Comp Benefits

Posted on August 28, 2020

Securing Maximum Work Comp Benefits

Although the pandemic pushed a booming economy into a recession, closing many businesses and putting people out of work at least temporarily, residential home and roadway construction has exploded leading to more jobs than anyone thought possible. Construction Workers Face the Greatest Risks in the Workplace While the Iowa construction boom is good news for… Read More »

Filed Under: Workers Compensation Tagged With: Des Moines wrongful death lawyer, Third party liability

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