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 »
Workers’ Compensation Independent Medical Exams
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 »
Denied Workers’ Compensation
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 »
Head Injury Symptoms Sometimes Subtle
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 »
Geography is Destiny in the World of Workers’ Compensation
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 »
Workers’ Comp Mistakes to Avoid
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 »
Iowa Lawmakers and Businesses Seek Cuts to Workers’ Compensation
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 »
Preparing for Your Workers’ Compensation Deposition
Following a work injury, an insurer is unlikely to approve workers’ compensation benefits until they make a determination that benefits are warranted. A worker may be required to submit to a deposition detailing the circumstances of their workplace accident including information regarding medical treatment they have received and a doctor’s diagnosis. Although a deposition can… Read More »
Damages in a Personal Injury Claim
The damages that are available in a personal injury claim can vary. In general, your personal injury damages may include compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, wrongful death and loss of companionship. Paying for Medical Bills Following an Injury Accident Medical compensation is payable to a plaintiff for medical bills… Read More »
Construction Workers at Risk for Musculoskeletal Injuries
With the weather holding in the Des Moines area, construction work inside and outside has continued unabated. Unfortunately, the frenetic pace can lead to debilitating workplace injuries. In fact, despite improvements over the last couple of decades, construction workers remain at high risk for on-the-job injuries to tendons, joints, muscles and nerves. Usually these injuries… Read More »
