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When you file a workers’ compensation claim, your employer’s insurance company may approach you with a settlement offer. Iowa workers’ compensation law provides for four general types of work comp settlements. In deciding whether to take the offer before you, it’s important to understand which type of settlement is being offered and how it could affect your compensation in both…
Workers’ compensation insurance ensures that employees injured on the job are compensated for their injuries and lost wages. In Iowa, workers’ compensation is governed by state law and administered by the Iowa Division of Workers’ Compensation. In addition to the cost of medical care and related expenses, an injured worker may be entitled to various other benefits like temporary full…
The winter months are finally behind us and outdoor work is now ramping up for employees at businesses across Iowa. As you spend more time lifting, moving, and working outside again, you risk the possibility of overworking or straining your body in ways that could ultimately impact your ability to work. Sustaining a hernia is one such injury that many…
Experiencing an injury at work is a stressful event, especially when it leaves you unable to continue performing your normal job duties or make a sustainable living for your family. Workers’ compensation is designed to provide you with benefits that can support you if you experience an injury while on the job that leaves you unable to return to work…
If you get injured while performing your job as a truck driver, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Iowa through your employer. Workers’ compensation benefits help pay for your medical and living expenses during the period when you are unable to go to work. It is important to be aware of your rights when you are injured…
Winter can be a dangerous time of year in Iowa. Roads, sidewalks, and parking lots are frequently covered in thick layers of snow, sleet, or ice, making it more dangerous than usual. Some car accidents or personal injuries are unavoidable, even if you are cautious during Iowa winters. If you recently injured yourself by slipping or falling at your workplace,…