Applying Decades Of Experience To Solve Modern Legal Issues
Shoulder injuries are very common in the workplace. Depending on the job, they can greatly adversely impact an employee’s ability to do their job. The injury may result from one single incident, but commonly is caused by cumulative strain over a period of time, perhaps even years. The shoulder joint can simply wear out through repetitive use. Most of them…
Maynard Telpner, the founder of the Council Bluffs law firm Telpner Peterson, recently celebrated his 90th birthday in Ashland, Oregon. Family and friends from New York to Hong Kong joined in the celebration. Telpner practiced law in Council Bluffs and was an active member of the Iowa State Bar Association for over 50 years including two terms on the Board…
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…
In Iowa, a parent is allowed to disinherit a child from his or her estate. There are no restrictions in Iowa and an individual in Council Bluffs has every right to disinherit a child. Of course, this decision should only be made after careful consideration of several different factors, but once made, an individual expects it to be final. To…
In the era of smartphones, social media has become a way of life for many individuals. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, SnapChat, and Instagram are prime examples of popular social media outlets where one can provide updates to online friends or connections on travel, weekend plans, family, job promotions, or any daily activity. Although social media is a great tool for catching…
Can an employer make an injured worker use up vacation pay or sick leave while they are off work due to an injury? No, the employer cannot require an injured worker to use vacation pay or sick pay in lieu of receiving worker’s compensation. However, because worker’s compensation pay in Iowa and other states is generally only a percentage of…
If You Get Hurt – Report the Injury If the injury is more serious than a simple band-aide, report it to your employer or supervisor. Frequently, what are thought to be minor injuries at first, can develop and progress into a more severe situation. You may have been able to finish out your workday without a whole lot of trouble,…
The statute of limitations sets the deadline for when claims must be filed. That deadline varies on the situation, but, generally, filing sooner is better than later. Missing a deadline means your workers compensation claim will be dismissed. If you’ve been injured at work in the Council Bluffs area you need to file on time so the merits of your…
At Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP, our workers’ compensation lawyers only represent injured people. We do not represent employers or their worker’s compensation insurance carrier. IT DOESN’T MATTER IF A WORK RELATED INJURY WAS YOUR FAULT. Not infrequently we have clients in our office for reasons other than worker’s compensation consultation, only to discover that they also have a valid…
Most workers’ compensation cases are decided through settlement prior to trial or hearing. Your chances of obtaining an efficient and favorable settlement increase when you have a knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorney on your side. However, not all claims can be resolved in this manner. Workers’ compensation claims in Iowa that do proceed to trial are resolved through the Iowa Workers’…