Workers' compensation is an important safety net that protects employees who suffer injuries or illnesses on the job. With the total cost of work injuries in America clocking in at $167 billion in 2021, according to the National Safety Council, paying attention to the...
When a worker is injured on the job, their whole life can be turned upside down as they cannot earn their regular wages to support their family due to their injury. It is a stressful time. Iowa recognizes the difficulties injured employees face and thus requires most...
A workplace injury can upend life as you know it. It might leave you unable to work and earn your wage, which can be extraordinarily problematic when you have medical bills and other expenses coming due. The good news is that you may be able to secure financial...
Suffering a workplace injury can wreak havoc on your life. The treatment that you need might be extensive, which can be extremely costly, even if you have insurance. Making matters worse is the fact that you’ll be unable to work and earn your wage, which means that...
There are many hazards associated with working in construction, warehouses and manufacturing. Being “struck by” an object is one of the leading causes of on the job related injuries and worker deaths. Struck by injuries may include being struck by heavy equipment or...
When an employee is injured at work, they often have many concerns about how they will pay for medical bills to treat their injury and whether they will be paid if they miss work. Under the Iowa Workers Compensation Act, employees that are injured on the job or suffer...
When you are injured at work, it is important to report the injury to your employer promptly or risk being denied workers’ compensation benefits. In fact, an employee must provide their employer notice of an injury within 90 days of its occurrence to be eligible for...
When you are injured at your Iowa workplace, you are likely eligible for workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical bills and lost wages. Many who are injured wonder if they can choose their own doctor as a matter of convenience or perhaps because they feel...
Iowa Workers’ compensation benefits are not limited to injuries that result from acute accidents such as broken bones. In fact, Iowa workers’ compensation benefits also cover health conditions caused by work activities such as repetitive stress injuries or diseases...
Awareness is the first step toward preventing workplace overexertion injuries. Knowing the most common workplace injuries and how to prevent them can reduce injuries in the workplace. What Are Workplace Overexertion Injuries? One of the most common workplace injuries...