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Last Updated: 10/25/2023
If it is determined that you have sustained a work-related injury arising out of and in the course of your employment then yes, you should receive benefits in the form of medical care at no cost to you, weekly checks if you are not able to work and permanent compensation depending upon the nature and extent of your work injuries.
Who Pays the Benefits You are Owed
Most employers purchase an insurance policy that pays for your benefits which means that your employer is not paying anything out of pocket. Some employers are self-insured or have a large deductible meaning that in some cases despite there being an insurance company involved, your employer may be paying for your benefits. Either way, Iowa law requires all employers to provide workers compensation benefits to employees. In exchange for workers' compensation, employees are generally prohibited from suing their employers for negligence causing them to be injured.
Attorneys Help You Get Your Benefits Paid
As long as you have a work-related injury, worker's compensation should be paying you benefits while you are off work. If you are denied benefits or think you are receiving the wrong benefits, the work injury attorneys at Walker, Billingsley & Bair are here to help. Call (641) 792-3595 or complete our online contact form to get help from one of our attorneys and find out your options for getting your benefits paid.
