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There are jobs that you cannot do without some level of risk or danger. If you’re a truck driver, for instance, there’s always a chance you could get involved in an accident. If you’re a roofer, there’s always a chance you could be injured in a fall. It comes with the...
When you suffer a work-related injury, you deserve to get the medical care and support that you need. If you have to miss work, you may be entitled to a portion of your normal wages, too. Medical support, replacement for lost wages and other benefits are all part of...
When you get hurt at work, workers' compensation insurance can help. You can file a claim to cover your necessary medical care and even request disability pay until you can get back to work. Workers' compensation in Iowa will replace some of your unearned income and...
Many people around the country are struggling with mild to severe back pain. For a significant majority, the back pain comes from their occupation, given the long periods spent working. Back pain has been ranked among the costliest conditions, and seeking treatment...
You’ve been injured on the job. The good news is that workers’ compensation has stepped in and is covering your medical bills and paying you some replacement wages. The bad news is that you really hate your job. You wanted to quit even before you got hurt. Do you have...
Many Americans suffer from repetitive strain or stress injuries (RSIs). Conditions such as tendinitis or carpal tunnel syndrome are just two of many different diagnoses that fall into the RSI category. RSIs are a chronic condition that has a gradual onset. Damage to a...
If you were injured while you were working and had to seek out medical care, you may already be aware that you could be able to seek workers’ compensation. In Iowa, the workers’ compensation laws are there to help make sure that you get compensated for your lost wages...
If you work in an occupation that requires you to regularly lift heavy objects or perform repeated overhead motions, you run the risk of eventually damaging a rotator cuff. Professionals like painters, carpenters and others who work in construction can be particularly...
Many modern companies have business models that depend on individual workers performing a specific task. Often, workers are treated like interchangeable pieces in a machine, left to do the same function for eight hours a day. Whether you are a line cook at a busy...
“We are pleased to announce that Nate Boulton, partner with Hedberg & Boulton, P.C., has been selected to the 2021 Iowa Super Lawyers list and Sarah Baumgartner, associate at the firm, has been selected to the 2021 Iowa Rising Starts list. These are exclusive...
