Can my Workmans Comp. Dr. make me go back to reg. duty 6 wks. after my surgery even tho Im still in alot of pain?

Under Iowa Workers Compensation laws you can file for alternate care if you are unhappy or unsatisfied with the care you are provided. The...

I'm receiving Worker's Comp and was forced on FMLA then they took all my vacation. Can they do that?

If you are off of work as a result of your Iowa workers' compensation injury your are entitled to weekly workers' compensation benefits. Your...

Should I talk to an attorney if I've been injured at work,had two surgerys,still not back to work?

I think it is very important for you to talk to an experienced Iowa Workers' Compensation Attorney. You are entitled to benefits related to your...

Can a company be responsible for injuries that are done on thier premises/equipment when the person hurt is not an employee?

The person may have a claim against their own employer for workers compensation benefits and may also have a negligence claim against the owner of...

Can I sue my employer or can I only claim workers comp?

In Iowa you are limited to Iowa Workers' Compensation Benefits when making a claim against your employer for a work related injury. You can only go...

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Degenitive back disease

Ultimately you will need to have a doctor indicate that the condition is work related or that your work activities were a substantial contributing...

Can someone please explain to me. I received benefits for work comp injury they paid for weekly pay and Doctor visits BUT won't.

An insurance company is required to pay the transportation expenses incurred for travel to and from medical appointments.(Iowa Code 85.27(1)) The...

I herniated two discs in my back at work and the insurance co wants me to go back to work. I am still in extreme pain.

Under the Iowa Workers Compensation Laws you are entitled to a second opinion. Under Iowa Code section 85.39 the Insurance Company has to pay for...

Can I receive Workers Comp or unemployment?

In Iowa, you may have a workers compensation claim based on your emotional/stress injury. You would have to prove that the mental injury "was...

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Hurt back at work in 2007 won work comp case settlement and medical for life for injury reinjuryed back in 2009

If your case went to hearing before the Iowa Worker's Compensation Commissioner and you were successful, any medical care relating to the original...