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Neck injuries have significant medical consequences. They usually have immediate effects that persist for some time after an injury, if not forever. Those with significant neck injuries often require an extended period of immobilization to properly heal. If you hurt...
Some individuals think that being a trucker or delivery driver is a safe option for employment, but there are many hazards that come with this type of profession. While they sometimes vary from one job to another, there are some that are universally present. Some...
When you are injured on the job, you have options to recover your lost wages and to get your medical care covered. If you are employed, you should be covered by workers’ compensation. This is helpful because workers’ compensation should provide coverage for your...
You cannot get workers’ compensation for a pre-existing condition per se. In other words, if you get injured at home, you cannot then come into work and claim that you need worker’s compensation because you cannot do your job. But what if you had a pre-existing...
Following a work injury, your priority should be getting the appropriate medical attention that you need to recover. In Iowa, an employer is legally obligated to provide injured workers with the necessary medical care to treat injuries sustained in the line of duty....
Most people who get injured at work can return in some capacity, at least after a time to heal. When they talk about seeking compensation for lost wages, they just mean recovering them in the short term. They missed a few paychecks while recovering, but they still...
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...
