Year: 2021

Do I Need To Have Workers Comp Insurance? Owning your own business and/or being self-employed involves assuming risk. One way to protect yourself against some of that risk is to have workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance can help with medical bills and wage replacement if you are injured at work. What Does the Law Say About Carrying Workers’ Compensation…

In Iowa, most employers are required to purchase or self-provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for workers who are classified as employees. Employers are permitted to obtain this insurance through the qualified carrier of their choice, and they may switch providers if they so choose. If your employer switches insurance carriers at some point during your employment, it may affect a…

If you’ve suffered an on-the-job injury and cannot work, you may start to worry about how your injury will impact your career and ability to provide for your family. The Iowa workers’ compensation system is designed to help relieve some of the burdens of medical expenses and lost wages while you are unable to work, but what about the long-term…

West Des Moines, IA is a thriving, ever-growing city in a state that constantly gets ranked in the top 10 lists for the best place to live, the best place to work, the best place to retire, and the best place to start a family. That’s why Nick Platt has dedicated himself to West Des Moines, and the Central Iowa…

If you’re searching for a personal injury law attorney in Urbandale, Iowa to help you with your worker’s comp or personal injury case you can count on Platt Law Firm for all of your legal needs. With 10 years of experience fighting for workers’ rights in central Iowa, you’ll be making the right decision when you pick up the phone…

Many people flock to Clear Lake in the summer for rest and relaxation. With summer comes the construction and repair season for both roads and homes. Unfortunately, for some people, a personal injury or work injury can ruin summertime enjoyment. The summer is a time where many workers get injured during construction projects. Additionally, there are several car accidents and…

Workers’ compensation insurance covers on-the-job injuries for most Iowa workers. It pays benefits to injured employees for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages they suffer due to work-related injury or illness. In Iowa, certain kinds of non-bodily injuries, including psychological disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, may be covered by workers’ comp under certain circumstances. What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder…

If you are off work for a work-related injury, social media can help you stay connected with friends and family as you recover from your injuries. However, if you’ve suffered a work-related injury and are pursuing a workers’ compensation claim, the way you use your social media accounts could jeopardize your benefits. Know more from our skilled worker’s comp Attorney…

In May 2017, Iowa’s new Medical Cannabidiol Act made it legal to use cannabis to treat certain debilitating, severe medical conditions, including cancer, ALS, Crohn’s disease, and certain kinds of otherwise untreatable pain. Since workers’ compensation covers a wide variety of work-related injuries and chronic conditions, some covered conditions may be among those eligible under this law. Prospective medical marijuana…

Workers Compensation Law in Iowa, workers are protected by workers’ compensation insurance, which ensures that if they are injured on the job they will be compensated for their injuries and lost wages. Workers’ compensation benefits only cover injuries that arise in the course of employment, not injuries that a worker receives outside of work. Pre-existing conditions can be a worry…