Workers’ Compensation

Accidents and injuries can interrupt your life. If you suffer an injury due to the negligence or carelessness of another person or business, that person or business is financially liable for the effects of the accident. If you’ve been injured or had your vehicle damaged in any traffic accident in Iowa, there are a number of state laws that impact…

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be wondering how you’re going to pay for your medical bills. You may also be considering filing a personal injury lawsuit. If this is the case, it’s important to find a good personal injury lawyer who can help you get the compensation you deserve because of your injuries. But how do…

Iowa’s Worker Compensation Laws, In a Nutshell What Qualifies for a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Iowa? Any health impairment other than normal wear and tear from performing your job qualifies for workers’ compensation benefits. Certain diseases that can be directly linked to adverse factors in the working environment and incidences of hearing loss may also qualify. Cancer, epilepsy, chemical exposure,…

Insurance companies control medical care for work injuries under Iowa law. This means that they get to choose what medical providers that you go to for your injury.  Importantly, they have to follow the medical treatment of whatever provider they choose. It is not uncommon for injured workers to feel that they need more or better treatment after being released…

What Benefits are Available?  Workers’ Compensation insurance covers workers who have been injured or who have become sick on the job. Workers’ Compensation covers the following:  Medical costs Lost wages Permanent Damage to Your Body From Your Work Injury In Some Cases, Workers’ Compensation Will Pay For the Impact on Your Ability to Find Work.  This is called Industrial Disability.…

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…