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We're committed to helping you learn more about Iowa's sometimes complicated injury laws. For example, did you know that you can receive pain and suffering damages in a car accident, but not in a workers' compensation case? Or that in a workers' compensation case you're to be paid mileage going to and from your medical appointments including the pharmacy to pick-up medications?
Well, there are many things that most injured Iowans do not know about the laws and we try to answer most of the questions here at IowaInjured.com in the various articles and FAQs (frequently asked questions) we've written. However, if you do not see the answer to your question, we invite you to take advantage of our firm's FREE and confidential injury audit. You can also request to receive any of our books at no cost to you. Our books go into more detail about your injury case and describe the process from start to finish including how to avoid costly mistakes in your case.
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Legal Recourse after Suffering a Herniated Disc in an Iowa Car AccidentHerniated discs can arise after a car accident if the driver suffers damage to spinal structures. In such cases, drivers may pursue compensation for their damages.
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Preparing for an IME - Tips You Should Keep in MindAn insurance company has the right to send you to a doctor of their choice anytime throughout your case. Provided are some tips that can help you through the process.
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Account for Emotional Damages if Filing a Car Accident ClaimAfter a car crash, plaintiffs can claim emotional damages for various mental injuries. Contact Walker, Billingsley & Bair at 888-435-9886 for more information.
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Reaching MMI: What Options Are Best For YouFor more information request our workers' compensation book at no cost, risk or obligation. Learn what a MMI is and other options that are available to you.
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Types of Alternative Dispute Resolutions for Personal Injury CasesAlternative dispute resolutions in a personal injury case may include arbitration and mediation, which can avoid time-consuming and costly litigation.
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Coworker Testimony in a Workers’ Comp CaseLearn how a coworker’s testimony could be useful in a workers’ comp case in Iowa. Also consider why it might be difficult to get a coworker to testify.
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Impacts and Expectations of Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)-What You Should KnowFCE is very important to a workers' compensation case. To learn more information about workers' compensation in Iowa, request our book today at no cost to you.
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Dangers of “Doctor Shopping” When Returning to WorkIf you keep requesting and seeing new doctors, it may be interpreted as doctor shopping. This can negatively impact your workers’ compensation claim.
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Pars Defect & Workers’ Comp: Proving Job-Related and Collecting BenefitsIf strain is placed on the part of the spinal column called the pars defect in the lumbar spine, this can lead to a stress fracture.
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Workers’ Compensation for a Fractured ClavicleA clavicle fracture often requires conservative treatment to heal, but some fractures require surgery. Workers’ compensation covers medical expenses related to the injury.
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Seeking Alternative Treatment in Iowa's Workers’ Compensation SystemWorkers interested in alternative treatments should speak with their doctor. If necessary, they may request alternate care with the Workers’ Comp Commissioner.
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Shoulder Decompression Surgery and Iowa Workers’ CompensationSome workers may suffer shoulder impingement as a result of their job tasks. It may require shoulder decompression surgery, covered by workers’ compensation.