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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Understanding and Managing Muscle Strain and Sprain Injuries in the Workplace: A Guide for Iowa Workers' Compensation CasesThe Iowa economy includes many workplace injuries such as muscle strains and sprains are unfortunately common occurrences.
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Doctor Recommends Surgery, but Work Comp Insurance DeniesMedical care denial commonly occurs in Iowa work injury cases because the employer chooses your providers for your injury case.
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Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Iowa for Loss of Limb and Loss of DigitEvery year thousands of Iowans are hurt at work and many of these injuries involve loss of limb (arm, hand, leg, foot or eye) or worse.
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Is it Work-Related? Recognizing and Responding to InjuriesSometimes it may not initially seem clear to you if you have sustained a work-related injury. Not all injuries are traumatic injuries that happen at a certain date and time, such as injuring your legs during a work accident. There are various types and causes of work injuries.
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How to Find the Best Work-Related Injury Lawyer Near Me?Workers get injured on the job every day. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. workers incurred 2.6 million injuries in 2021 alone. If you got hurt at work, you could be entitled to workers’ comp benefits such as medical expenses, income loss, disability, and others.
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Why The Insurance Company Is Not Always On Your SideInsurance companies are in business to make a profit and they would rather collect premiums than pay claims. The insurance adjustor may be nice to you but remember that the insurance adjustor is not on your side and is under no obligation to help you and is not even required under the law to tell you the truth.
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The Truth About Filing a Workers' Comp Claim in Iowa: Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Hurting Your CompanyIowa workers are mostly very loyal to their employers and do not want to hurt the company by filing a workers’ comp claim. First, failing to properly and timely file a claim can result in you receiving no compensation and could also result in you losing your job
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Winnebago Work Injuries RiseWinnebago Industries claims that safety is a cornerstone principle for their business. While Winnebago would like to have none of its employees injured, requiring production workers to work faster and faster is a recipe for work injuries.
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I Am Receiving Medical Bills During My Workers’ Compensation CaseUnfortunately, unpaid medical bills are very common in Iowa workers’ compensation cases.
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Why Amazon Employees are Injured Almost Twice as Often?In 2021 there were a total of 38,334 work injuries in Amazon facilities. This rate is almost twice the rate of other warehouses which have 3.5 serious injuries per 100 warehouse workers.
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I Don’t Agree with the Company Doctors Impairment Rating, What Can I DoUnder Iowa Code section 85.39 you have the right to a second opinion (also known as an independent medical examination) with a doctor of your choice.
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Revealing What To Do If You Are Injured While Working For Amazon?Both working in a warehouse and delivering packages for Amazon are physically demanding and can be dangerous. You should know should you be injured while working for Amazon