Suffering a debilitating injury at work can have major consequences. For many Iowans, their job is their livelihood. Without a way to earn a living, a person will have no way to provide for his or her family. Fortunately, the majority of employees in the United States...
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Workers Compensation: What is Repetitive Strain Injury?
Whether you’ve been at the same job for decades or recently started a new position here in Iowa, you are always at risk for injury on the job. Especially if you work in a high-risk industry such as construction or agriculture, the chances of becoming involved in a...
No employee should endure retaliation for using workers’ compensation
Full-time employees in the state of Iowa have many wonderful benefits. Workers’ compensation is one of these benefits that can help employees recover from debilitating workplace injuries. In essence, worker’s compensation is a form of insurance that can provide wage...
How does workers’ compensation insurance work?
When an employee suffers a debilitating injury in a workplace accident, he or she will also likely face some financial challenges. For most Iowa residents, their jobs are their only source of income, so not being able to work means no money coming in. A loss of wages...
What factors cause SSD benefits to end?
Without a doubt, suffering a debilitating injury can stop life in its tracks. These types of injuries can mean that a person is no longer able to work and provide a living for his or her family. For many disabled Iowa residents, Social Security disability (SSD)...
How to succeed with a workers’ compensation claim
The wages of a full-time job are what many Iowa families count on for their sustenance and livelihood. However, full-time employment is not only about the pay, it’s also about the numerous benefits that come with it. These benefits include health and dental insurance,...
What’s not covered by workers’ compensation insurance?
Every year, thousands of American workers suffer injuries that prevent them from performing their job duties. It is a great relief for employees in Iowa to know that they have access to workers' compensation to provide medical coverage and wage-loss benefits. However,...
Is your job considered inherently dangerous?
Perhaps, you work at a job you dreamed of doing your entire life. Then again, maybe you have been employed in numerous types of Iowa industries over the past 10 years. Either way, you undoubtedly have good days and bad days in the workplace. You might have a boss who...
What are the requirements for SSDI Benefits?
According to recent reports from the Department of Health and Human Services, about one in four Americans suffer from a disability. Fortunately, individuals in Iowa who suffer from physical or mental disabilities and were previously employed may be eligible for Social...
Workers’ compensation: What types of injuries are covered?
Every year, thousands of workers across the United States suffer injuries while performing their job duties. When Iowa workers are unable to work due to job-related injuries, workers’ compensation benefits can be crucial in supporting injured employees and their...
