In the early months of the pandemic sweeping the nation, many Iowa City meatpacking plant employees were infected with the corona virus with a dozen hospitalized and two deaths. Recent findings point to a more serious level of infection than previously reported, with over a thousand workers falling ill. With the pandemic still raging on… Read More »
Workers’ Comp Denied After Drug Test
When an employee is injured in a work related accident, workers’ compensation is supposed to cover medical bills and any lost wages while they recover. However, a positive drug test may result in workers’ compensation benefits being denied wreaking financial havoc on the worker and their family. Drug Testing Following a Work Place Accident Following… Read More »
Disability Benefits for Injured Workers
If you are injured on the job, Iowa law requires most employers to pay for your medical costs and lost wages. An injury may include any health condition that is caused by work related activities, excluding the typical building up and tearing down of the body tissues. When thinking about a work injury, many picture… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation and Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy is a condition that is often thought of as a repetitive stress injury that can be related to work activities. Duties such as lifting, typing or other repetitive movements can lead to nerve damage along the spine in the upper vertebrae leading to muscle weakness, severe pain, numbness and other issues making it… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Claim Denials Big Business
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 »