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After a workplace injury, the pressure to get back on the job can feel overwhelming. Some injured employees feel guilty about missing work, while others worry about falling behind on bills or losing their position entirely. Returning to work as soon as possible may...
Many injured workers worry that if they have made a mistake that has contributed to their own work-related injury or illness, they will not qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. In Iowa, that is usually not the case. The system is designed to operate on a...
Repetitive motion injuries are the result of cumulative trauma based on making the same motion on a regular basis, over a long period. This can often lead to tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome or tennis elbow, just to name a few examples. Repetitive stress injuries...
When it comes to working for a living, mental health conditions can be just as disruptive as physical injuries. However, many workers are unsure whether they qualify for workers’ compensation benefits due to their challenges. In Iowa, mental health claims often render...
Aches and pains are fairly normal after a hard day of work, but there are instances in which those symptoms can signal something serious. The shoulder is one area of the body that deals with a lot of strain. That makes it a likely location for injuries. Repetitive...
When you first injured your back in a worksite accident, the pain was immediate and acute. You got medical care right away, and hopefully, you will recover. But what if you don’t get better? Sure, some of the soreness may leave, and you might get back to your duties,...
Repetitive lifting or sudden heavy lifting demands are responsible for many on-the-job back injuries. Professionals at manufacturing facilities who load heavy metal cylinders into CNC machines and medical professionals who assist patients getting in and out of bed...
Workers’ compensation helps people who have suffered job-related injuries and illnesses. For example, firefighters with cancer caused by chemical inhalation and factory workers who fracture a bone are eligible for benefits. In some cases, the conditions that workers...
Some professionals assume that workers’ compensation benefits are automatic if they get hurt at work. They believe that whenever they inform their employers of their injury or diagnosis, they can easily access medical benefits and disability coverage provided through...
Getting a denial letter for your workers' compensation claim can leave you feeling overwhelmed. You might worry about the future, mounting medical bills and lost wages while you recover from your injury. It’s important to know that a denial does not necessarily mean...
