Can My Employer Make Me Use FMLA or Vacation Time While Off Work Due to an Iowa Work Injury?
Mar 06, 2019
Have you recently suffered a work injury in Iowa? Your employer may have told you that you need to use vacation time or FMLA while you are off work recovering from your injuries. But is this actually ...
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Traumatic Brain Injuries and Iowa Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Jan 03, 2019
There are a variety of Iowa workers’ compensation benefits you could receive while recovering from a traumatic brain injury after a work accident. Additionally, it’s important to understand what a tra...
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Can I Go on Vacation After Being Hurt on the Job in Iowa?
Dec 04, 2018
Vacation is something everyone looks forward to. You may have been getting ready for some time off then suddenly you get hurt at work. So is it still a good idea to take your vacation?...
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Retiring After Suffering a Work Injury in Iowa
Nov 20, 2018
Retirement is something most working Iowans look forward to. If your retirement is on the horizon when you suffer a work injury, you may think it’s a good idea to "just retire now." Before you make yo...
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Are You Settling Your Iowa Workers’ Compensation Claim Too Soon?
Aug 22, 2018
You don’t get a second chance to settle your Iowa workers’ compensation claim — so you have to do it right the first time....
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4 Things to Know If You Were Injured in an Iowa Car Accident While On the Job
Aug 08, 2018
If you were injured in a car crash while you were on the job in Iowa, you may have both a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury car accident claim against the driver who hit you....
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Shoulder Injuries and Iowa Workers’ Compensation Claims: Changes Under the New Law
Apr 26, 2018
Changes in Iowa Workers’ Compensation law have changed the amount of workers’ compensation benefits you can receive for a shoulder work injury. The benefits you are entitled to for a shoulder injury a...
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Nurse Case Managers and Iowa Workers’ Compensation Claims
Feb 09, 2018
Nurse case managers are nurses who are hired by the insurance company to coordinate your care, attend your doctor’s visits, communicate with your doctors, and report back to the insurance company. The...
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What is a Second Injury Fund Claim and How Does It Affect Your Iowa Workers’ Compensation Case?
Dec 05, 2017
If you have been injured at work in Iowa, you may have heard the phrase "Second Injury Fund Claim" as a type of workers’ compensation benefit. Since Iowa workers’ compensation law changed in July of 2...
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Will You Lose Your Job If You Make an Iowa Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Oct 05, 2017
One of the biggest concerns weighing on a worker’s mind when they suffer a work injury in Iowa is: "If I report it, will I lose my job?" The short answer is – not necessarily....
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