If you are injured on the job, you may wonder if your injury is eligible for workers’ compensation coverage. In the state of Iowa, injury is broadly defined to include any health impairment, other than the normal building up and tearing down of body tissues, sustained as a result of a work activity. Employees suffering from diseases or hearing loss may also be eligible for benefits if issues are related to employment activities or exposures. Preexisting injuries or conditions are covered only if they are worsened or aggravated by employment.
The law allows payment for all reasonable and necessary medical expenses and includes transportation expenses in order to receive that medical care. If an employee has to miss work for medical treatment, payment of lost wages may be included in benefits.
If you have questions regarding what benefits are available to you after a job injury, contact the Iowa workers’ compensation attorneys of McDonald & Woodward, PC for immediate assistance today.