Worker’s Compensation

You may have been injured at work in an accident and you have found that your employer is refusing to back your claim for workers compensation because he or she doesn’t think your injuries are serious enough. In this situation you may have to hire a workers compensation lawyer to help you get the compensation you are legally entitled to.…

If you are injured at work or you suffer from a work related illness in any state in the country, including Iowa, and you need medical treatment and time to recover at home, you are entitled to receive workers compensation. This covers you for medical costs and loss of earnings while you recover and is paid by your employer. As…

When you have to live with the pain associated with an injury it’s often difficult to find the strength to investigate your entitlements to workers compensation immediately following your accident. You can’t assume that your workers compensation claim will be honored unless you follow the procedures that ensure you do not lose your eligibility. There are several limitations you could…

The Worker’s Compensation Basics Injuries on the job leave hard-working people like you without a means to support themselves. To make up for the time lo st from work and medical bills, employers provide worker’s compensation as required by law. In an ideal world, the injury is small, and your employer processes the worker’s compensation claim without a problem. Often,…

Independent contractors are usually not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.  The Iowa Supreme Court has established several factors to distinguish an employee from an independent contractor for purposes of workers’ compensation coverage.  Please understand that no single factor is controlling.  Courts will consider the following criteria in determining whether someone is an employee or independent contractor. Hourly Wage vs. Fixed…

It is very rarely a good idea for an injured worker to accept a lump sum final settlement without consulting an experienced and knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorney.  At Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP there is no fee for consultation regarding this issue. What needs to be understood is that final lump sum cash settlements are, in the great majority of…

This could be the most common statement we get from injured workers who are losing time from work and wages, or for any reason don’t have the financial means to pay an attorney. We do not charge for case evaluations or initial consultations. We do not charge any money up front. We realize that you may be missing out on…

Many workers’ compensation claims get denied on the grounds that people had a past medical condition. Don’t be fooled or just take no for an answer. If you have injured a part of your body for which you received past medical treatment, therapy, or even surgery, you are still entitled to compensation if your work has made this past condition…