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Workers’ Compensation Benefits
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2.7 million work injuries and illnesses were reported in 2020. With millions affected by on-the-job injuries and illness, it’s important for everyone to…
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What is Social Security Disability and How Does It Work?
FACT: Studies show that a 20-year-old worker has a 1 in 4 chance of becoming disabled before reaching full retirement age. Disability insurance, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and…
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Why You Should Use a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, hire a personal injury lawyer to handle your claim. It is very likely the other party will hire a lawyer—why should…
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UIHC Workers File Suit
Nate Willems once again puts workers’ rights first. University of Iowa Hospital employees wanted to file a lawsuit against their employer for delaying overtime pay. Some UIHC employees reported receiving…
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Pitfalls in the New Iowa Work Comp Laws
What if I Quit After My Injury?” The new workers’ compensation law that went into effect in July 2017 makes it much more difficult for injured workers to get the…
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Eye Injuries at Work
Every work injury is difficult for the injured person, but some are more easily evaluated than others. A worker’s eye injury, short of blindness, can be one of the more…
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Guide To Workers’ Compensation Disability Benefits In Iowa
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the total number of missed workdays due to occupational injuries in the private sector, state government, and local government combined has stayed eerily…
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How Do Pre-Existing Injuries Impact Workers’ Disability Claims In Iowa?
Although the median number of missed workdays due to occupational injuries was eight in 2015, many employees find that their injury keeps them from working for much longer. That may…
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Bob Rush Honored With Award
Bob Rush, Lawyer, and Partner with RUSH & NICHOLSON, P.L.C., was featured in the Gazette for his contributions to the community: “Rush, a lawyer with Rush and Nicholson, received the…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Workers’ Compensation in Iowa
If you have been hurt while on the job, this may be a painful and overwhelming time for you. There are so many things to comprehend, rules to follow, and…
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