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5 Things That Will Jeopardize Your Iowa Workers’ Comp Claim (Part B)

Failing to Comply with Iowa Workers' Compensation Laws

Part of filing an Iowa Workers' Comp claim involves following Iowa Workers' Compensation laws. In regards to the medical treatment you receive from your employer, you must go to the doctor chosen by your employer. This law only applies if your employer pays for the medical treatment - if you are paying for independent treatment, you can generally choose any doctor you like.

Under Iowa Workers' Compensation laws, your employer or their Workers' Compensation insurance company has the right to select the doctor they will pay to provide your medical care. If you fail to utilize this doctor, you may risk having your benefits paid until you agree to their treatment. The law also gives employers or insurers the right to refuse to pay for "unauthorized" medical treatment.

Returning to Work without Being Certain You've Recovered

Once you've received proper treatment for your injuries, the doctor provided by your employer or their insurer will most likely clear you for work again. You should first discuss this matter with your Ankeny Workers' Comp lawyer, because in some cases, the company doctor may rush you to work again when you're not fully recovered.

Returning to work too early could result in re-injury, worsening of symptoms and even permanent disability. The company doctor's goal is to get you back to working and off Workers' Compensation benefits as soon as possible. Until your lawyer reviews your Iowa Workers' Comp claim and assesses your condition, it will be in your best interest to stay out of work.

Keeping Important Information from your Ankeny Workers' Comp Lawyer

Throughout your Iowa Workers' Comp claim, you will need to stay in good communication with your Ankeny Workers' Comp lawyer. While most official correspondence from your employer and the insurer will also be copied to your lawyer, it's best to inform them of all contact you have regarding your claim.

You should inform your lawyer whenever any of the following events occur:

• You undergo any medical treatment;
• You experience any change in your condition;
• Your employer/insurer requests any documents or statements;
• Any other parties contact you regarding your injury;
• You receive a settlement offer or a change in scheduled benefits; and
• Any other official activity that you believe may impact your claim.

If at any time during the claims process you are confused or concerned, you can contact your Ankeny Workers' Comp lawyer for advice. The purpose of hiring an attorney for an Iowa Workers' Comp claim is to make sure you are being given your rights under Iowa Workers' Compensation law and receiving the full benefits you are entitled to.

Contacting an Ankeny Workers' Comp Lawyer

With all of the ways you can unknowingly damage your chances at a fair Workers' Comp claim settlement, it's best to have professional help. The Ankeny Workers' Comp lawyer team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair know the importance of protecting your Iowa Workers' Comp claim from the get-go. Learn more by ordering this FREE book; Iowa Workers' Compensation - An Insider's Guide to Work Injuries: 7 Deadly Mistakes To Avoid If You Are Hurt At Work by calling 1-800-707-2552. For immediate assistance or to schedule a consultation, call 1-515-440-2852.

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