Being injured on the job can give rise to a whole host of problems. Of course, there are the physical limitations that accompany a workplace injury. However, there are also financial losses that may be thrust upon an individual, including medical expenses and lost...
Helping Iowans Who Are Injured And Disabled Obtain
The Benefits They Deserve
Year: 2018
What is the Compassionate Allowances program for SSD benefits?
The onset of a debilitating injury or illness can be frightening, stressful and overwhelming. While an individual in Iowa must think about how the medical condition will affect his or her health, he or she must also consider how he or she will make ends meet. This can...
Why are workers’ compensation claims denied?
Individuals in Iowa who suffer an injury at work can suddenly find themselves struggling to make ends meet. Unexpected medical expenses, rehabilitation costs and lost wages can eat away at one's savings and leave an injured worker worried about what the future holds...
Consider legal help when injured at work
Previously on this blog we discussed repetitive motion injuries and the effect they can have on your ability to work. Unfortunately, these are not the only risks you might face in the workplace. A scaffolding fall, a machinery pinch or crush and exposure to harsh...
Can I receive both workers’ compensation and SSDI benefits?
Most Iowa workers understand that they can receive compensation to help make financial ends meet after a serious injury. Such benefits could include workers' compensation, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or both.Workers' compensation benefits only apply to...
The basics of a bad faith claim
If you've been injured on the job in Iowa, then you're probably finding yourself overwhelmed. You might be struggling to ease your pain, and it might be worrisome to say the least to think that you'll no longer have an income on which to support yourself and your...
Workers’ compensation and repetitive motion injuries
Workplace injuries can occur in a variety of ways. Employers failing to provide proper safety equipment or adequate training, third-parties veering into a construction zone, and even inclement weather can all cause a worker to suffer serious injuries. Yet, sometimes...
SSD claims and the consultative examination
Before a disabled individual In Iowa or elsewhere is able to recover Social Security disability benefits, he or she must prove to the federal government that he or she meets certain requirements. The specific requirements vary depending on the injury or illness at...
Worker injured at Des Moines construction site
Construction work is amongst the most dangerous in our society. These men and women bravely put their safety on the line in order to build the infrastructure we need to advance our economy and overall well-being. In the process, though, they often perform their duties...
Workers’ compensation and rehabilitation benefits
Suffering an injury while on the job can affect every area of your life, not only your employment. The time it takes to recover from the injury and get back into the workplace may be short if you are lucky. However, if your injury is complicated or severe, it may...
