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- Who is Being Injured on the Job?
- Iowa Car Accidents: Protecting Your Children
- Increasing Your Work Injury Claim
- How to Deal with Medical Bills in a Denied Workers Compensation Claim
- Victory for Injured Workers in Iowa
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Workers Compensation
- Tips for Injured Iowans to Increase Their Claim Value
- If your workers' compensation claim has been denied then the workers' compensation insurance company will not pay for future medical bills. After representing hundreds of injured workers since 1997, attorney Corey J. L. Walker reveals his opinions about how to best deal with medical bills.
- Iowa Workers' Compensation: Appellate Case Victory
- Collarbone Injuries are very common in hazardous work conditions
- You should not wait until the last minute to file your claim or you may not be able to recover all that is owed to you.
Workers Compensation
Who is Being Injured on the Job?
Before you take a job that has a high physical demand you should make sure they are going to give you proper training and be able to provide you with the best safety they can. This is very important, because injuries on the job happen all the time. Recent studies show it happens to younger people more, which means if you are in the job market you need to make your decision carefully to prevent yourself from being injured at work.Iowa Car Accidents: Protecting Your Children
Information on appropriate child seats for all ages.Increasing Your Work Injury Claim
There are many things an injured worker can do to decrease the value of their work injury claim, however, there are also many things an injured worker can do to help increase the value of their claim. This article offers tips and suggestions to help injured Iowans keep track of all details in their case.How to Deal with Medical Bills in a Denied Workers Compensation Claim
If you or a loved one have had their Iowa work injury (workers' compensation) claim denied then you will need to find a source to pay your past and future medical bills and medical care. Iowa workers' compensation attorney Corey Walker reveals what he believes is the best way to do this.Victory for Injured Workers in Iowa
Attorney Corey J.L. Walker recently appealed a case regarding work injuries and won, which was a big victory for Iowans who have been injured at work.Filing Your Work Comp Claim
We understand that dealing with a workers' compensation claim can be very frustrating and confusing. There are many deadlines that must be met in order for you to recover all damages that are available to you. This includes filing your workers' compensation claim on time as well as notifying your employer of your injury within a certain amount of time so they can file a first report of injury for you. If you would like to read our full article on filing your claim on time, please click on the title of this blog to be directed to it.Iowa Construction Site Accidents
Construction accidents happen all the time, if you or someone you know has been injured at a construction job you may want to speak with an attorney to find out what damages are available to you.Why have my workers' compensation checks stopped?
Many people who are dealing with a workers' compensation claim experience inconsistency with their weekly checks. There are many reasons the insurance company may stop paying you, this article reveals many.Can I get my impairment rating paid in one check?
Do you have an impairment rating for your injury? You may have received a rating for your work injury, the amount of money you receive for your injury depends on your rating and other various factors. There are things you should know before agreeing to an amount from the insurance company. We invite you to read a brand new article in our library, clicking on the title of this blog post will take you directly to our new article.
Workers' Compensation Injuries: Construction Site Dangers
There are many different type of injuries a worker could sustain in a construction site. Things such as heavy machinery, loud noises, heights, equipment,. and holes around the work area contribute to many work accidents each year. The construction industry is one of the most dangerous for getting hurt. We invite you to read the article in our library on Iowa construction sites regarding different types of injuries and prevention methods.Iowa Work Injury: Traumatic Brain Injury
There are many people out there who take health risks everyday just to do their job for their employer. For example working around heavy machinery or equipment may increase your risk of getting injured on the job. Traumatic brain injuries occur when a person’s head violently and suddenly hits an object or when an object pierces the skull and touches the brain tissue. Your symptoms and condition will depend on how hard you were hit in the head and how severe your injury is. To read the full article about traumatic brain injuries at work, please click on the title of this blog post and it will direct to our blog on the American Lawyer Academy website.IA Work Comp: How Much Noise is Too Much Noise?
Many Iowans work in dangerous environments, jobs such as construction workers, factory laborers, and farmers are around noise on a daily basis. You may not think of a hearing loss as an injury. However, certain levels of noise can seriously damage your ears, if your job causes you to go deaf or lose part of your hearing than it is an injury and compensation may be available under Iowa Workers' Compensation laws. We invite you to read our new article about hearing loss in our library. Click the title of this blog post to go directly to the article.
Iowa Work Injury: Broken Arm
Work place injuries happen all the time, a common one is a broken arm. A broken arms usually occur due to a fall. If you work in a factory or construction environment you may be at higher risk of being injured on the job, because these jobs tend to be in a hazardous environment. We invite you to read our full article on a broken arm work injury in our library.Six Secrets to Help Your Injury Claim
Walker, Billingsley & Bair would like to help you protect your legal rights. Regardless, if you decide to choose my law firm to represent you or not, the following six secrets are critical in helping you receive a fair and just settlement for your injuries in your workers' compensation claim. Corey J. L. Walker practices primarily in workers' compensation and is dedicated to leveling the field between insurance companies and injured Iowans.Have You Been Injured on the Job in Iowa?
If you or a loved one have been hurt at work in Iowa or your work injury claim is being handled under Iowa law then you should know how Iowa's worker comp laws apply. Failing to learn about your rights and responsibilities may result in you losing thousands of dollars in your case so before you hire an attorney or even consider settling your case. We invite you to read a new article in our library about simple things you can do to help your case along. Please click on the title of this blog post to go directly to the article.Hurt at Work in Iowa?
If you or a loved one have been hurt at work in Iowa or your work injury claim is being handled under Iowa law then you should how Iowa's worker comp laws apply. Failing to learn about your rights and responsibilities may result in you losing thousands of dollars in your case so before you hire an attorney or even consider settling your case you should read this article.Weekly Benefits Rate
If you have been hurt at work you may be receiving weekly workers' compensation benefits from your employer. Figuring your correct rate can be tricky, because there are so many factors that are taken into consideration. It would be of great benefit to you and your case to have an Iowa work injury attorney look at your rate to determine if you are being paid the correct amount. Even if your employer is only off by $20-30 dollars a week, it can add up to them owing you a decent amount of money for your injury. If you would like to learn more about your weekly workers' compensation rate, there is a brand new article in our library. Please click on the title of this blog post to access the article in our library directly.Your Workers' Compensation Hearing
If you have a workers compensation case outside the Des Moines area you may be wondering where your case hearing will be held. Please click on the title of this blog post to read our newest question and answer forum regarding workers' compensation hearings.
Do You Receive Weekly Workers' Compensation Benefits?
Iowans who have been injured at work may receive weekly workers' compensation benefits due to their injuries. These benefits are paid by your employer's insurance company. Our law firm has seen many cases where the employee's weekly rate was miscalculated. There are different factors that can affect your rate such as your marital status or whether you are full or part-time. If you would like to read the full article about your weekly rate please click on the title of this post and it will take you directly to our libraray.
Do You Have a Knee Injury?
There is a new article in our library about having a torn meniscus injury from work. This is a knee related injury that can easily happen if you frequently twist your knee or are putting the pressure of your full weight on your knee. There are many factory jobs that may require you to do this kind of thing every day at work, it can become very stressful to your body and cause an injury. If you would like to read the full article please click on the title of this blog post and it will take you to our library.How is your weekly workers' compensation rate calculated?
It is often a mystery to workers injured in Iowa about how their weekly check (known as "rate") is calculated. There is also a lot of confusion as many employers and insurance companies tell injured workers that the rate is 80% of their wages. Actually, the workers' compensation rate is based upon what is known as the injured workers average weekly wage, number of exemptions and marital status. Once the average weekly wage is determined then there is a formula which is based upon 80% of the workers spendable earnings before the work injury. To learn more about how the workers' compensation rate is calculated including a link to the chart which will show what your rate should be based upon your average weekly wage go to our question and answer about this topic.Knee Pain
There are various types of injuries you can get a work, knee pain and knee injuries are a common one. The knee is very complex which makes is easy for you to damage or injure different areas of your knee. If your job requires repetitive heavy lifting you may be at a higher risk for a knee injury. Please click on the title if you would like to read the entire article on knee injuries and treatment on one of our injury blogs.When Should I Notify My Employer?
If you are hurt at work, you may not know the first step you should take. Informing your employer as soon as possible is one of the first things you should do. In workers' compensation cases you are only allowed a certain amount of time to get things filed with the workers' compensation commissioner before you may not be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Once you tell your employer, be sure he or she fills out a first report of injury to document when your injury happened and that you told your employer, this can be very beneficial to your claim.If you are confused about what do to next, Corey J. L. Walker is here to help answer your questions. Corey practices primarily in workers' compensation and is dedicated to leveling the field between insurance companies and injured Iowans. If you would like more information about workers compensation cases you can request a copy of our Free Iowa Workers' Compensation book. This book reveals the injured Iowans Bill of Rights.
To request your Free copy today please call 1-800-707-2552 ext. 811 or visit IowaWorkInjury.com
Rotator Cuff Injury
Rotator cuff injuries are common in factory and construction jobs, because of the heaving lifting and repetitive movements done at these jobs. Your rotator cuff offers a great range of motion of your shoulder and arm. If you damage this while you are working you may not be able to return to work right away. There are various treatment options, mostly surgical. However, there are some things you can do at home to prevent the pain and help the healing process. If you are an injured Iowan suffering from a rotator cuff injury you may have several questions about your work injury claim. Our attorneys at Walker, Billingsley & Bair are here to help with all your questions and concerns.
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