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’…
Landlords who rent property will inevitably encounter a dispute with a tenant. Common disagreements arise over the return of security deposits, assessment of late fees on monthly rent, and damage to the rental property. Regardless of the issue, landlords must take a proactive approach both before and after the tenants occupy the rental premises in case a dispute escalates to…
If you’re injured on the job in Council Bluffs or any other location in Iowa, whatever harm has been done may cause other, later harm. If there’s a link between the immediate and the subsequent injuries you could collect compensation for the combination of both. Your employer or its insurance company may be reluctant to go beyond benefits for injuries…
Dealing with the aftermath of an automobile accident can be an exhausting endeavor. Besides making arrangements to repair or replace your vehicle, you must deal with both the at-fault driver’s insurance company and your insurance company, schedule and attend medical appointments to assess potential injuries, and possibly consult with an attorney to protect your legal interests. Complications inevitably arise when…
Iowa workers compensation benefits are available to Council Bluffs employees who are injured in the course of their employment. Independent contractors don’t qualify unless they purchase their own workers compensation insurance. State statutes are not all that helpful in spelling out the difference so Iowa courts have used common law (judge made law) to help decide who is what in…
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it is important to promptly get their financial affairs in order and to familiarize yourself with their financial affairs. One area that should not be overlooked is passwords. It is important that you identify all passwords used by your loved one while they are still able to assist you in this…
Many people in Council Bluffs, IA assume that the only essential aspect of estate planning is organizing the disposition of property after death. Drafting a last will and testament is an important part of planning for end of life, but there are other estate planning documents. An Iowa estate planning attorney will advise clients that several documents are recommended. These…
With few exceptions, employers in Iowa are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Insurance coverage applies if you were injured at work or while conducting work for your employer. The injury can be due to a single injurious event, and also to what is termed a cumulative injury due to repeated activity or exposures over time. Coverage under Iowa law…