We're committed to helping you learn more about Iowa's sometimes complicated injury laws. For example, did you know that you can receive pain and suffering damages in a car accident, but not in a workers' compensation case? Or that in a workers' compensation case you're to be paid mileage going to and from your medical appointments including the pharmacy to pick-up medications?
Well, there are many things that most injured Iowans do not know about the laws and we try to answer most of the questions here at IowaInjured.com in the various articles and FAQs (frequently asked questions) we've written. However, if you do not see the answer to your question, we invite you to take advantage of our firm's FREE and confidential injury audit. You can also request to receive any of our books at no cost to you. Our books go into more detail about your injury case and describe the process from start to finish including how to avoid costly mistakes in your case.
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What Does Workers Comp Pays For And When Do Benefits Start Paying?There are 3 basic types of benefits that you should receive if you have sustained a work-related injury in Iowa and they can start at various times.
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Do I Have to Accept My Work Comp Insurance Settlement?There is a lot of confusion and misinformation given by insurance companies and employers when it comes to a work comp insurance settlement.
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Ways Your Workers Comp Benefits Can Be StoppedIf you or a loved one is receiving weekly workers comp benefits you are probably wondering if the benefits can be stopped.
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How Medical Bills Are Paid For Iowa Workers CompIowa is an employer choice state which generally means that the employer and/or their insurance company get to choose the medical providers workers go to.
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How Medical Care Is Handled In Workman Comp Case In IowaIowa is what is known as an employer choice state for medical care. If your employer or their insurance company say your claim is work-related, they will direct your medical care.
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What to Expect After Settlement in an Iowa Workers Compensation CaseThis is an area that confuses many injured workers because if you sustain a serious work injury you will likely receive a letter and one or more checks for PPD.
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Do you deserve more compensation after your Injury? These People Did!In many cases, clients think they received all that they were owed. We investigated their cases and found out that actually they were owed significantly more.
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Can I Keep Collecting my Workers Compensation if I Can't Return to Work Because my Injury Never Healed?This question raises a number of different issues including whether you were injured before or after July 1, 2017, when the Iowa legislature...
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What Do I Do If My Doctor Given Restrictions Were Not Met at Work?There are different types of injury cases and the answer depends on the type of injury case that you have and if your restrictions are temporary or permanent.
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Workplace Safety and It's ImportanceWorkplace safety is where it all begins to prevent work injuries. No worker in Iowa wants to get hurt at work, deal with medical care, physical and mental pain.
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Can You Work With a Bulging Disc?Just because you have a bulging disc does not automatically mean that you will have pain. Bulging and herniated discs are common forms of problems with the spine.
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What are some examples of Light Duty WorkUnder Iowa law, if your employer offers you light duty work then you should go into work and try it. We recommend you keep a copy of your current work restrictions.