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Can I File a Personal Injury Claim for a Workplace Accident?

Written on February 5, 2025. Posted in workers' compensation.

Workplace accidents can significantly impact your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. While workers’ compensation offers coverage for many work-related accidents, you may wonder if it’s possible to file a personal injury claim to recover additional damages. In this blog post,...
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Independent Medical Examination for Workers Compensation

Written on December 13, 2023. Posted in workers' compensation.

If you've been injured on the job, maneuvering your way through filing a workers' compensation claim can be overwhelming. One requirement you’ll encounter is undergoing an Independent Medical Examination (IME). Typically requested by your employer's workers' compensation insurance company (or...
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Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Iowa

Written on November 9, 2022. Posted in workers' compensation.

You don't deserve to pay thousands of dollars for a workplace injury. If you were hurt while on the job, you have options. In this article, we'll discuss workers' compensation and the benefits available to you. Then, we'll tell you...
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Can An Employee Be Held Liable for Damages?

Written on August 17, 2021. Posted in workers' compensation.

Once you’re hired as an employee, it’s your employer’s responsibility to ensure the workplace is safe and that you and other employees are appropriately trained for your jobs. For instance, if your job requires handling specialized equipment, your employer...
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What Happens to Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits If You Lose Your Job?

Written on July 6, 2021. Posted in workers' compensation.

We often get questions such as, “Will I still get my workers’ compensation benefits if I lose my job?” and, “Will I lose my job if I file for workers’ compensation?” It’s a complicated topic, but the short answer to...
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Scheduled Member Injuries in Workers’ Compensation

Written on October 18, 2017. Posted in workers' compensation.

Scheduled Member Injuries in Workers' Compensation By Kale Rogers of Peters Law Firm, P.C. posted in workers' compensation on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. The Code of Iowa spells out the compensation a worker can receive for permanently injuring specific body parts while on the job. The...
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Employee or Independent Contractor: Classification & the Effect on Workers’ Comp Coverage

Written on August 31, 2017. Posted in workers' compensation.

By Kale Rogers of Peters Law Firm, P.C. posted in workers' compensation on Thursday, August 31, 2017. The distinction between an employee and an independent contractor is an important one for the purposes of Workers' Compensation coverage. Employees are generally covered under Workers' Compensation laws, while...
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