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You were hurt at work. You have fought hard and won the workers’ compensation you are rightfully entitled to receive. So what happens next? Should you accept your workers’ compensation settlement in a lump sum or in installments? Lump sum settlement is great for...
You don’t have to love your workers’ compensation doctor – but you should feel like they prioritize your health and have your best interests at heart. So, what happens when you either don’t like the workers’ compensation doctor you have or you simply don’t trust their...
Workers who get hurt on the job can receive workers' compensation benefits. Instead of going without any income, workers can receive up to two-thirds of their average weekly wage until they recover enough to get back to work. Unfortunately, some injured workers in...
Being a health care worker can be dangerous. In fact, data from the National Institute reveals that health care workers are more likely to suffer an on-the-job injury than employees in any other industry. If you are one of the thousands of nurses and nurse aides...
Not everyone injured on the job has a smooth process when claiming workers’ compensation benefits. Some claims, even legitimate ones, get denied for various reasons. If your claim is denied, you may be left in a financially uncertain position, especially when your...
Meat is a big part of many people’s diets across the United States. Yet most never give a second thought to where that meat comes from and its process before you pick it up off a supermarket shelf. Some people have been highlighting the inhumane conditions in which...
Iowa farms are responsible for providing corn, soybeans, grain, meat and more for the country and other parts of the world. Farm work can involve long, grueling hours of hard work. However, many people don’t think about farm injuries being covered by workers’...
Factories across Iowa provide vital goods and services to people both in and out of the state. These buildings don’t operate by themselves, they rely on a fit and healthy workforce. Employees in this sector generally work long, hard hours, but typically manage to...
Getting hurt on the job is more than inconvenient. It can be expensive and frustrating. You might incur thousands of dollars in medical expenses and require weeks of time off so that you can recover. Your budget and daily life will likely change abruptly after your...
Without a doubt, firefighters are in one of the most dangerous lines of work there is. A report by the National Fire Protection Association published in late 2020 estimated that almost 61,000 firefighters had been injured in the line of duty in 2019 – up 4% from the...
