Year: 2018

If you’ve experienced an injury while working on the job in Iowa, it’s important to understand the process for filing a workers’ compensation claim. Without a clear understanding of what steps need to be taken, who needs to be notified, and what your rights under Iowa law are as an employee, you risk potentially missing out on some or all…

After you experience an injury on the job, it’s not uncommon for you to have a lot of workers’ compensation questions. How will the injury impact your employment, your health, and your ability to provide for your family? The following is a quick guide that you can access when you need answers to your most pressing questions about workers’ compensation…

No one expects to get injured at work. When it does happen, there are specific conversations, paperwork, and processes you need to work through immediately to receive benefits while you recover. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably never experienced an injury while on the job before, and as such, you might not know how to proceed. It is essential…

People don’t plan to be injured and out of work. In fact, most work injuries come unexpectedly and without warning. Most think work injuries are something visible like broken bones, sprained ankles, and wrists, or even loss of body parts. In reality, some work injuries are cumulative in nature and happen over the course of days, months, or years. Injuries…

Workers compensation can be a confusing and difficult situation for many employees in Altoona, Iowa. Suffering a work injury can change the family dynamic in an instant and threaten the livelihood of the employee that has been injured. If you or a loved one has been injured while at work in Altoona, IA, please contact Nick Platt as soon as…

Work-related injuries can be a tough obstacle to overcome. But when you hire an experienced workers’ compensation attorney near Ankeny, Iowa, it will help alleviate the stress of having a work injury and get you the treatment you deserve. Platt Law Firm has been a highly successful work comp and personal injury attorney for many Ankeny workers. He is dedicated…

According to Data USA, The economy of Johnston, IA employs 10,798 people. There are a wide variety of jobs that employ people in Johnston. Some of the most common, and largest industries in Johnston, IA are finance & insurance (1,973), healthcare & social assistance (1,456), and professional, scientific, tech services (1,036). Johnston’s economy is not heavily manufacturing-focused, but traditional office jobs…

If you’re working a job that requires you to be outside during the hot, and muggy Iowa summers you need to protect yourself from heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Make sure that you are taking adequate breaks and drink enough water.  This is critical to stay safe on the job outdoors in the summer. Common Jobs that Deal with the…

Becoming injured and dealing with what is next can cause confusion and frustration. Not knowing when you’ll be able to go back to work, and even worse if you will have money coming in. For a smooth work comp claim in Des Moines, make sure you avoid these common workers’ compensation mistakes that central Iowa residents happen to make. 1.…

Pella is a beautiful city just 60 minutes southeast of Des Moines, Iowa. The town has around 10,300 for its population and it provides a great quality of living for its residents. Pella is a community built on Dutch traditions that include Tulip Time Festival. Pella also has outstanding meat markets and bakeries in their town square. The residents pride…