I fired my attorney due to only 1 of my phones calls have ever been returned concerning my WC and disability cases since I hired

I am sorry your last attorney did not meet your needs. I recommend that you contact an attorney as soon as possible because the statute of...

What is a workers compensation adjuster?

The above two responses are correct. If you have concerns about your case or your interaction with the adjuster, you may want to discuss them with...

If your condition is related to your work duties, then you have a workers' compensation claim. You should notify your employer immediately of your...

Unfortunately, if your mother died from a reason not related to the workers' compensation injury, then the attorney is correct. The estate would...

I was hurt by a mull at work and had to receive surgery which resulted in me getting 9 screws and 2 plates in my ankle.

You are entitled to payment of your medical bills, weekly payments while you are off work, and because you have sustained a permanent injury,...

If your back, shoulder, and leg injuries all happened at the same time, they will all be combined and considered as a whole body injury for a...

After impairment rating, body as a whole, is it the defense's job to prove why they are not 100% responsible for the claim?

In general, the insurance company is usually required to pay you at least the functional rating up front. It is the employee's burden to establish...

My employer hired a company to clean and wax the floor. They came to work drunk, spilled soapy water all over. Can I sue?

You do have a workers' compensation claim as well as a potential personal injury claim against the cleaning company. You should pursue the...

I filed a WC claim 11/17/14 still haven't seen a DR. Will lawyer speed this up. Close to being evicted.

Your employer and the insurance company are supposed to act reasonably and make a timely decision about your claim. Retaining an attorney to...

How do I get short term disability or workers comp for mental illness?

Your brother may have what we refer to as a "mental claim" under Iowa workers' compensation law. You would need to provide more details about his...