Workers’ Compensation

Iowa workers’ compensation insurance ensures that employees are compensated for their medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages if they suffer injuries related to their job. Some on-the-job injuries are work-related (e.g., a truck driver suffers a neck injury in a collision, or a factory worker cuts his arm on the car body he’s assembling). Others are more difficult to…

Suffering a work injury can be inconvenient, stressful, and sometimes confusing. In order to protect your rights to workers’ compensation benefits that are available in Iowa, it is important to understand the steps that need to be taken after your injury. To ensure that you’re as prepared as possible, read through this helpful 7-part work injury response checklist: 1. Seek…

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,…

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…