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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...
Neck injuries have significant medical consequences. They usually have immediate effects that persist for some time after an injury, if not forever. Those with significant neck injuries often require an extended period of immobilization to properly heal. If you hurt...
Some individuals think that being a trucker or delivery driver is a safe option for employment, but there are many hazards that come with this type of profession. While they sometimes vary from one job to another, there are some that are universally present. Some...
When you are injured on the job, you have options to recover your lost wages and to get your medical care covered. If you are employed, you should be covered by workers’ compensation. This is helpful because workers’ compensation should provide coverage for your...
