Every time we meet with a client, and hear what happened to them at work, the more we shake our heads in disbelief in how many of these accidents could have been completely avoided had the employer taken the simple, necessary steps to ensure the employee's safety.
Why is my workers' compensation claim being denied?
Workers' compensation is designed to protect workers in the event of an injury, yet all too often workers find themselves fighting for benefits after their workers' compensation claims are protested by their employers or their insurance company.
Simple Safety Measures Could Have Prevented This Accident
"I don't know, they never have".
Workers' Compensation Rights for Volunteer Firefighters
In Iowa, many smaller communities rely on volunteer firefighters to protect them. Firefighting is a dangerous job, especially in residential areas. In addition to the danger posed by extreme heat and fire, volunteer firefighters are also exposed to chemicals and unstable structures. Injuries are common.
"Routine" is Sometimes Anything But Routine
No matter what the profession, we go through most of the work day doing routine things...tasks we've done time and time before...little jobs that we know like the back of our hand.
Roofers Face Constant Risk of Injury
Eventually here in Central Iowa, it will feel like fall...until then, it's just "extended summer" apparently.
Great Victory for Workers in Oklahoma
A very important ruling in Oklahoma has helped proct the rights of injured workers.
How Can a Company Continue This Pattern of Negligence?
This company has absolutely no regard for the safety of their employees...
Two Statements We Hear Frequently
"This incident could well have proved fatal and it has irrevocably changed my client's life."
Out of State Personal Injury Claims
Travel out of state whether for business or pleasure is increasingly common. Are you prepared if you are in a car accident or you slip and fall?
Summer Ends...But Work-Related Injuries Continue to Occur
As Labor Day passes, summer comes to an unofficial end...and as it ends, so closes the swimming pools, amusement parks, and other fun summer activities.
Omaha Zoo Construction Worker Injured
The Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha is one of our favorite day trips during the summer.