Because workers' compensation in Iowa is a form of insurance, then like any insurance – automobile, home or otherwise – claims can sometimes be held up by misunderstandings or differences of opinion … [Read more...]
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Standing more may avoid back injury, burn calories
When residents of Iowa think of workplace injuries, they may think of factory workers, construction workers or even farmers who are hurt by large machinery. Office workers may think they are immune to … [Read more...]
Workers’ compensation and Social Security disability benefits
In an earlier post we addressed the general question of what benefits other than Iowa workers’ compensation may be available to you if you suffer a work-related injury or occupational disease. Two … [Read more...]
What is subrogation in workers’ compensation?
Sometimes a workers' compensation claim can involve more than just the injured empolyee, the employee and the employee's insurer. On occasion a third party may be involved in acts that contributed to … [Read more...]
Workers’ compensation benefits for families of deceased workers
When an employee is unable to work because of workplace injuries or an occupational disease, including hearing impairment, Iowa employers are required by law to provide workers’ compensation benefits. … [Read more...]