Most Iowa residents seek employment to provide financial support and benefits such as health insurance for their families and loved ones. However, what happens when an employee suffers an injury on the job and can no longer work? Luckily, employees in the state of...
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3 Things to know about Social Security Disability benefits
The Social Security Administration began in 1935 to help older people who had survived the Great Depression. In time, it began to provide support to children, widows and disabled people, as well. If you suffered an on-the-job injury and can no longer walk, you might...
Fatal fall at construction site prompts OSHA investigation
Those who work on construction sites in Iowa and across the United States put themselves at risk while performing their job duties. Thousands of workplace injuries and deaths occur in the construction industry every single year. Fortunately, employees who are injured...
Construction worker killed in tragic workplace accident
Those who work construction jobs in Iowa know that they face dangers and risks every time they are on the job. Injuries are commonplace in this physically demanding profession. Unfortunately, death is also a substantial risk for construction workers. According to...
Construction jobs are some of the most dangerous
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous professions in which to work. According to a recent report from OSHA, there were over 3,000 construction deaths in 2019 across the United States. Fortunately, workers’ compensation insurance covers employees in...
Head injuries are not uncommon in the workplace
For workers in Iowa who suffer an injury while on the job, many difficulties may arise for both the employee and his or her family. Out of all the injuries a person can suffer at work, head and brain injuries can be some of the most debilitating. With head or brain...
Plant in Iowa cited and fined for workplace accident
Whether a person works in an office or on a construction site, virtually every type of employment comes with certain dangers and risks. Without a doubt, suffering an illness or injury can affect an individual’s ability to earn a living. Every year, millions of workers...
Construction worker killed in tragic workplace accident
Those who work construction jobs in Iowa know that they face dangers and risks every time they are on the job. Injuries are commonplace in this physically-demanding profession. Unfortunately, death is also a real possibility for construction workers. According to...
Is your aching wrist a Repetitive Strain injury?
Whether you’ve been working at the same Iowa company for years or have worked for several employers doing similar types of work, you no doubt have encountered challenges in your career. In some cases, you may be at risk for an on-the-job injury, especially if you’re...
What injuries are not covered by workers’ compensation?
Thankfully, the vast majority of workers in the state of Iowa are covered by the workers' compensation insurance of their employers. Benefits provided by workers’ compensation can prove invaluable to an employee who is recovering from an incapacitating illness or...
