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After a serious accident like a fall from scaffolding, the injuries you cannot see are often the hardest to manage. Many Iowans find that once their broken bones begin to heal, a new struggle begins with anxiety, depression or flashbacks. If you experience panic...
A back injury can force you to stop working and focus on recovering instead. As you heal from the accident, you have days when you feel strong enough to pick up a gallon of milk or carry heavy groceries. While you are trying to reclaim your life, an insurance adjuster...
During your recovery, your doctor or an insurance adjuster may use the term "Maximum Medical Improvement," or MMI. For many injured workers in Des Moines, this phrase can cause confusion and alarm. It sounds like a confirmation that you healed fully. However, in the...
You need to prioritize getting medical help after your workplace accident. But once you are more stable, you need to remember to report the injury to your employer if they are not aware of what happened. In Iowa, you have 90 days to give notice of your injury. Why...
One of the key details about workers’ comp cases is that the injury has to be work-related. Generally, this means that the injured worker needs to be on the clock at the time, and they have to suffer injuries while performing the duties of their job. Fault is not as...
Workplace injuries can happen suddenly, and the aftermath often feels overwhelming. Between medical appointments, paperwork, and lost wages, the process can be confusing if you are unfamiliar with how it works. Workers’ compensation helps cover medical bills, wage...
You expect that filing a workers’ compensation claim will provide financial support when you’re injured on the job. However, things don’t always go as expected. Your claim could be denied for various reasons, which can leave you in a rather financially difficult...
Exposure to paint and its fumes can pose serious health risks, particularly for workers in construction, manufacturing and maintenance. While many people think of paint as harmless, repeated or high-level exposure can cause both short-term and long-term harm. Below...
Factory workers create parts and goods that people and companies count on daily. These workers face significant hazards as they do their job duties. Some of those hazards can lead to catastrophic injuries, but it’s up to the factories to ensure the workers can remain...
Manual laborers across Iowa often face difficulties when filing for workers’ compensation claims after a workplace injury. These challenges can delay or block the benefits you will need. This blog will explain who is most affected and how to protect your rights when...
