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Before you settle your Iowa workers’ compensation claim, it’s important to discuss with your attorney the effects a settlement may have on other benefits you receive. Settlement income can affect your eligibility or reduce your benefit amounts for many government programs. What Benefits May Be Affected? The federal Social Security Administration (SSA) administers a number of different benefits programs, including…
At Platt Law, we don’t limit ourselves to taking care of people in the Ames, Iowa area. We extend our workers’ compensation and personal injury services to Iowans across the state. Each and every hard-working Iowan has the right to fight for their work comp cases and we want to help you get the benefits you deserve, as well as…
Getting injured at work can lead to a lot of initial uncertainty and confusion. In addition to healing and doing what you can to get back to work, you also have to worry about how you’re going to survive financially if you are temporarily unable to do your job. That’s where workers’ compensation benefits can help. If you’ve experienced an…
Every year, thousands of Iowans bring their bike out of storage as the weather warms up. The first sunny, warm day after a long hard winter brings out all sorts of bikers from motorcyclists, moped and scooter riders, and even bicycle commuters. This is an exciting time for those that love the rush of air, and the freedom of riding…
As an employee in the state of Iowa, it’s important to understand your rights when it comes to delayed or denied workers’ compensation benefits. Although a lot of claims made by employees are from injuries that immediately affect their health and ability to work, many others stem from injuries that develop or worsen over a long period. This article will…
Iowa law requires that most employers carry or self-provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage. This worker compensation settlement compensates employees who are injured on the job by providing benefits such as medical expenses, lost wages, temporary or permanent disability, and other covered expenses. Unfortunately, some employers fail or choose not to carry workers’ compensation coverage in compliance with Iowa law. If…
Iowa workers’ compensation laws require that nearly all Iowa companies carry insurance to compensate employees who are injured on the job for their injuries and lost wages. If you are injured in an Iowa workplace accident, however, you may also have to replace personal property like damaged clothing, a mobile phone or other technology device, glasses, or medical devices like…
If you recently experienced a work-related injury in Iowa, you likely have a lot of questions and concerns about your health care and ability to continue providing financially for yourself and your family. This article will help answer some of those questions and put you on the right track toward getting the workers’ compensation settlement benefits you need and deserve.…
More than 4.1 million workers suffer a serious job-related injury or illness every year. If you suffer a workplace injury, it is important to know your rights. Failing to notify your employer of your claim and pursue your claim in a timely manner can result in loss of benefits. Statute of Limitations If no weekly benefits are paid for a…
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…