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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
