Tag Archives: Workplace Injuries
Iowa Workers Outraged at Alleged Employee Misclassifications and Denied Workers’ Compensation Benefits
According to workers.org, construction workers in Iowa City are demanding justice for a number of labor violations allegedly committed by Rimax Contractors. The workers are complaining that their employer broke several state and federal laws by engaging in payroll fraud, failing to provide check stubs, making unlawful payroll deductions, unlawfully retaliating against workers, and… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation in Iowa: How Long Do I Have to File My Claim?
While each state has a workers’ compensation system in place to benefit employees who are injured while on the job, each state also has its own statute of limitations which limits the timeframe within which an injured employee can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. This article provides a brief overview of Iowa’s… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits: What If I Lost a Loved One to a Work-Related Injury?
If you have lost a loved one to a work-related accident or illness you may be entitled to workers’ compensation death benefits. Workers’ compensation is designed to compensate injured employees who suffer work-related injuries, however, in some instances the loved ones of an injured employee may be entitled to benefits if the employee passed… Read More »
Iowa Workers’ Compensation Injuries
If you have been hurt or injured on the job, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your missed wages, medical bills and even transportation costs related to obtaining treatment for your injury – through the Iowa workers’ compensation program. One of our experienced workers’ compensation attorney in Iowa can advise regarding your… Read More »
Slaughterhouse Workers And Lifelong Injuries Caused By Fast-Paced Repetitive Work
Working the production line in a slaughterhouse is notoriously dangerous work that is often conducted at high speeds and in cold conditions. Because the work involves repetitive motions performed quickly, production line employees are particularly susceptible to work related injuries. Although employees who are injured on the job are generally entitled to workers’ compensation… Read More »
