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...
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Are repetitive stress injuries more common among some workers than others?
On Behalf of Hedberg & Boulton, P.C. | Aug 23, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
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...
What happens if I can’t return to work after an injury?
On Behalf of Hedberg & Boulton, P.C. | Aug 12, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
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...
What you need to know about rotator cuff injuries
On Behalf of Hedberg & Boulton, P.C. | Aug 9, 2021 | Shoulder Injuries
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...
Employers shouldn’t treat human bodies like pieces of machinery
On Behalf of Hedberg & Boulton, P.C. | Jul 25, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
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...
Nate Boulton Named to 2021 Iowa Super Lawyers & Rising Stars list
On Behalf of Hedberg & Boulton, P.C. | Jul 21, 2021 | Firm News
“We are pleased to announce that Nate Boulton, partner with Hedberg & Boulton, P.C., has been selected to the 2021 Iowa Super Lawyers list, associate at the firm, has been selected to the 2021 Iowa Rising Starts list. These are exclusive lists, recognizing no more...
The “fatal four” in the construction industry
On Behalf of Hedberg & Boulton, P.C. | Jul 9, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
The construction industry is massive in the United States, and hundreds of thousands of workers make a living in this profession every day. It’s a physical job with a lot of potential hazards, though, so it’s also the industry that typically leads the country in fatal...
Fatal attacks on 2 Iowa state prison workers: Officials fear “copy-cat” attacks
On Behalf of Hedberg & Boulton, P.C. | Jun 24, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
Some careers go virtually unseen. Correctional workers and prison staff diligently do their jobs behind locked doors and security fences. Ironically, these brave men and women put their lives at risk by helping to keep society safe. The work environment on the inside...
How do I know I’m getting the right medical care after a work injury?
On Behalf of Hedberg & Boulton, P.C. | Jun 11, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
In Iowa, the workers’ compensation laws are created to make sure that you get the right compensation and care following an injury. Making sure you get the right diagnosis and treatment is an essential part of getting you back to work following an injury or helping you...
Who picks your doctor in an Iowa workers’ compensation claim?
| Jun 11, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
When you’re hurt on the job, your treating physician plays a critical role in everything from how well you recover from your injuries to what work restrictions you have (if any) once you return to the job -- among other things. Unfortunately, you don’t get to pick...
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