Workers’ Compensation

For some workers in Iowa, their occupations are so hazardous that death is a risk every day they go to work. Although these employees are aware of the risks they face, they never truly expect to lose their life performing their job duties. However, the families of...

On any construction site in Iowa, there are a lot of potential hazards. From tools lying on walkways to heavy machinery, workers face dangers on every job site. Even though injuries are commonplace for those who work in the construction industry, those injured can...

Accidents are going to happen no matter how safe a workplace or job site may seem. Workers can unexpectedly end up tripping, falling or suffering lacerations and muscle strains. For those who work in high-risk industries like construction or manufacturing, it’s not...

Most Iowa residents depend on salaries from their jobs to support themselves and their families. Many here work in high-risk professions, so getting injured or even killed on the job is a real possibility. When a person suffers an injury while working, the injured...

No employee goes to work thinking that he or she will suffer a debilitating injury while performing duties. Yet, every year, this happens to thousands of workers in Iowa and across the United States. Fortunately, those injured may be eligible to receive workers’...

There is a certain amount of risk that comes with any job. Whether it’s in an office, a store or on a construction site, no person knows if or when they will be involved in a workplace accident. Fortunately, employees in Iowa who are injured in a work-related accident...

“Made in the U.S.A.” is a phrase that invokes pride in the hearts of many American citizens. The manufacturing industry is the foundational cornerstone of the U.S. economy and is responsible for the standard of living that many Americans enjoy. In Iowa, thousands of...

Do construction workers have the most dangerous occupations in Iowa? Many experts think so, and there is more than enough data to support this hypothesis. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 150,000 construction workers are injured on the job every...

It's no secret that thousands of workers across the state of Iowa face hazards during their day-to-day job duties. Unfortunately, accidents are going to happen. Luckily, employees who are injured on the job can take advantage of workers’ compensation benefits to help...

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...