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Covid-19 Vaccination Refusal

Posted on January 31, 2021

Covid-19 Vaccination Refusal

An employer may exclude those with Covid-19, or symptoms associated with the virus, from the workplace because “their presence would pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others.” Most employees are willing to do their part, staying home to prevent the spread of the virus, but wonder what will happen when a… Read More »

Filed Under: Employment Law, Wrongful Termination Tagged With: Des Moines Employment Law Attorney, Des Moines Workers Compensation 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

Electrocution Accident Injury Attorneys

Posted on August 18, 2020

Electrocution Accident Injury Attorneys

Recently, two Iowa construction workers were killed and another injured when they came into contact with a buried “high voltage” electrical line while installing internet cable. Underground electrical cables not only create hazards for construction workers, but also electricians, utility company employees, farmers, landscapers, equipment operators, trenchers, excavators, and property owners who do not realize… Read More »

Filed Under: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death Tagged With: Des Moines Workers Compensation lawyer, Iowa personal injury lawyers, wrongful death

Workers’ Compensation for Covid-19 Illness

Posted on May 26, 2020

Workers' Compensation for Covid-19 Illness

Whether coverage will be expanded remains to be seen, but keep in mind that infectious diseases such as the flu are not covered under workers’ compensation because it is nearly impossible to determine when and where someone contracted the illness and coverage under workers’ compensation insurance depends on whether an injury or illness resulted from… Read More »

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

Workers’ Compensation Independent Medical Exams

Posted on July 27, 2018

If you are injured at work or have developed a work related illness, your doctor will decide your course of treatment, when you can return to work, if you are disabled and to what extent. If your company’s insurance company disagrees with the treating doctor’s evaluation or requires further clarification, they may ask you to… Read More »

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Denied Workers’ Compensation

Posted on September 20, 2017

If you have been denied workers’ compensation benefits, don’t give up. Talk to an Iowa workers’ compensation benefits lawyer as soon as possible to determine if an appeal of your workers’ compensation claim denial is your best course of action. Some work comp claims are denied simply because of errors in documentation or filing procedures,… Read More »

Filed Under: Workers Compensation Tagged With: Des Moines Workers Compensation lawyer, timeframe for filing an Iowa workers' compensation claim, Work Comp claim appeal

Head Injury Symptoms Sometimes Subtle

Posted on August 26, 2017

According to the CDC, over a million people suffer from a brain injury every year. Sometimes brain injuries result from a car accident, falls, sports participation, workplace accidents or even assault. Physical trauma to the brain is sometimes difficult to detect and symptoms may not be apparent for several days or even weeks following an… Read More »

Filed Under: Personal Injury & Work Injury & Employment Law Blog Tagged With: Des Moines car accident injury lawyer, Des Moines Workers Compensation lawyer

Geography is Destiny in the World of Workers’ Compensation

Posted on August 3, 2017

Because Congress allows each state to determine its own workers’ compensation benefits without setting federal minimums, there is a geographic lottery of sorts going on across the country when it comes to how much injured workers will be compensated. Every state has their own unique schedule of benefits, which determines the specific number of weeks… Read More »

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Workers’ Comp Mistakes to Avoid

Posted on March 27, 2017

A workers’ compensation claim may be denied for various reasons. The most common are missed deadlines or errors in the necessary documentation. To make sure you are off to a good start, you will want to avoid these common mistakes. If you are injured at work, you must report your injury promptly. Iowa law requires… Read More »

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Iowa Lawmakers and Businesses Seek Cuts to Workers’ Compensation

Posted on March 15, 2017

Iowa workers’ compensation laws are under siege by area business groups and lawmakers who believe the state’s system favors injured workers at the expense of Iowa businesses. Iowa workers’ compensation has been described as a system out of control. At a recent public hearing, business representatives expressed concern over rising insurance premiums, abuses in the… Read More »

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