Can Agricultural Workers Claim Workers’ Compensation for Pesticide Exposure?
Agriculture continues to play a central role in Iowa’s economy. As of 2022, there were nearly 87,000 farms in the...
Read MoreWhat is the Average Workers’ Compensation Settlement for a Shoulder Injury?
Accidents are much too common in Iowa’s workplaces, and a worker who injures their shoulder might need to miss weeks...
Read MoreAvoid These 10 Mistakes with Iowa Workers’ Compensation Claims
Iowa adopted the workers’ compensation system to make it easier for injured workers to receive benefits after an on-the-job injury....
Read MoreCold Injuries at Work
With winter right around the corner, Iowa workers are turning their sights to dealing with the cold. Extreme cold is...
Read MoreHow Can My Employer’s “Subrogation” Rights Affect My Iowa Workers’ Compensation Claim
You probably know that if you are ever injured in the course of your job, your employer is liable for...
Read MoreCan I Choose My Own Doctor Under Iowa Workers’ Compensation?
One of the most important aspects of Iowa workers’ compensation is that your employer must provide you with medical treatment...
Read MoreCan Your Employer Require a Drug Test after a Workplace Accident?
Many workers are shocked when their employer demands that they take a drug test after an accident. The worker is...
Read MoreHow Long Must You Be Employed to Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
One common question we get from injured workers is how long they must be employed before an accident is covered...
Read MoreCan You Receive Compensation for a Work Zone Accident?
As the weather warms up, Des Moines motorists can expect to see more work zones popping up to start road...
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Can You File a Personal Injury Claim While on Workers’ Compensation?
Anyone injured while working will likely receive workers’ compensation benefits for their on-the-job injury. But could you also file a...
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