Injured at work? Getting your Workers compensation benefits can be an uphill battle for many. Sometimes claims are denied because the claim was not reported or filed on time. However, it may be that your employer or the employer’s workers compensation insurance company dispute your claim because they are more concerned with their bottom line… Read More »
Archives for December 2015
Workers’ Comp for Traumatic Brain Injuries
Workplace accidents can result in traumatic brain injuries. Brain injury refers to physical trauma to the head and brain that causes a disruption to the brain’s normal functioning. Brain injuries can range from mild to severe, and symptoms can be subtle ranging from headaches, memory loss and an inability to concentrate to more apparent symptoms… Read More »
Iowa Distracted Driving Injury Accident
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 9 people are killed and approximately 1,100 people are injured in crashes involving a distracted driver each day in the U.S. These days, distracted driving is often linked to cell phone or smartphone usage, increasing the chance of a motor vehicle crash. In a… Read More »
Iowa Work Injury Lawyers – Davenport Workers’ Comp Law
Workers’ compensation typically pays hospital and medical expenses that are necessary to diagnose and treat injuries caused by a workplace accident or other work-related activity. If an employee is unable to work, temporary or permanent payments for total or partial disability can be paid at two-thirds of a worker’s salary, tax free. If someone is… Read More »