Workers’ Compensation

The main reasons why most people seek a full-time job are to support themselves and their families and also for benefits like retirement and health insurance. Many Iowa residents work in dangerous industries, such as construction or manufacturing, so getting injured...

Thousands of Iowa residents work in construction. Although construction is one of the most important industries in America, it is also one of the most dangerous professions in which to work. Construction workers face dangers at seemingly every turn. Here are some of...

If an Iowa spouse receives word that his or her partner has been involved in a serious workplace accident, it sets off a chain of events that may or may not end with a full recovery for the worker. Sadly, if your family member works in industries such as construction...

Although it's not the first thing most workers in Iowa think about, the potential for injuries exists in most occupations here. Thankfully, many of those who are injured can utilize workers’ compensation benefits to help them. The purpose of workers’ compensation is...

Some industries in Iowa are more hazardous than others. Electricians, for example, often face certain dangers that are not present in many other occupations. A common misconception is that electricians must worry only about electrocution, but this is far from the...

There are thousands of construction workers in the state of Iowa, and the majority of these workers perform dangerous tasks on a day-to-day basis. Those who work in the construction industry are usually well aware of the risks of their jobs. Regardless, no one really...

When an individual experiences a debilitating injury, it is very possible that he or she will also face financial difficulties. For most Iowa residents, jobs and occupations are the primary way they earn a living for themselves and their families. Becoming disabled...

There’s an inherent level of risk that comes with any job. Fortunately, the risk of injury is miniscule in most jobs and positions in Iowa. However, in some occupations, serious injury or even death is a real possibility as workers perform their day-to-day duties....

It's safe to say no one goes to work expecting to be badly injured or killed while performing the duties of their position. Yet, every single year this unfortunate scenario plays out for hundreds of workers across the state of Iowa. Luckily, workers’ compensation...

Thousands of employees in Iowa work in high-risk jobs and occupations. Employees are made well-aware of dangers and risk before they take any hazardous position. Of course, no one goes into a job expecting to be badly injured or killed. When an Iowa worker dies while...