If you have been injured in a work-related injury, you are entitled to worker's compensation insurance under the laws of Iowa. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about Iowa workers compensation.
Question: I was injured in a car accident while I was on a business trip, traveling to my hotel. Do I qualify for worker's compensation, even though I wasn't meeting with clients during the time I was injured?
Answer: Yes, you qualify because you were on a business trip. If your employer doesn't agree with you, seek the counsel and assistance of an Iowa workers compensation attorney, who can lead you through the process of getting the help you deserve.
Question: I was injured at work, in a shoulder dislocation injury while I was stacking boxes in a warehouse. Some of them were mislabeled as a different weight than they really were. My company insists that I go to a physician and physical therapist that is recommended by their plan, but I really would prefer to go to my own. Do I have the right to insist on seeing my own physician?
Answer: Under the workers' compensation plans in many states, you will need to go to physicians and physical therapists that are covered under their plans. If you think there is a problem with their doctors or providers, or if there are additional reasons why you need to see a doctor you have been going to previously, you should contact an Iowa workers compensation attorney, who can help you get the help you need.
Question: I have developed lung related problems that may be due to working with certain chemicals in a work environment. Do I have a right to a workers' comp claim?
Answer: Yes, you might have suffered from being exposed to the chemicals you mentioned. You will need to consult with an Iowa workers compensation attorney who can help you get together the scientific proof you may need to substantiate your claim.
Question: I've worked at a bar where there's a lot of smoke for the last 13 years, and I was recently told by my doctor that the coughing and wheezing I have developed recently are possibly due to my constant exposure to smoke. I am afraid to tell my work about this before I know whether or not I can get compensation for this condition, and until I know I have a job somewhere else. I think they might fire me if I file a claim.
Answer: You should know that it's against the law to fire someone because they are filing a worker's compensation claim. You should report the condition to your employer as soon as possible, and if they threaten you or do not offer you fair treatment, you should report the issue to the Iowa workers' compensation office.
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The Law Offices of James P Hoffman (http://www.jamesphoffman.com/) offers the best Iowa workers compensation legal services.
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