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What to Do After an Injury at Work?

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Were you injured during a work-related or occupational activity? You may be wondering what you should do next and what options are available. One likely option is to seek care through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance plan.  Most employers pay workers’ compensation premiums to ensure that their workers are covered in the event of work-related injury or illness. If you or a loved one have been injured at work or on a work-related trip, you may be eligible to receive certain benefits that will compensate you for your medical bills and any related medical expenses. The Iowa personal injury attorneys at Mueller, Schmidt, Mulholland & Cooling, PLLC can help you file a timely Iowa workers’ compensation claim. Contact our Des Moines workers’ compensation attorneys for guidance on how to file a claim and for other legal advice regarding your workplace injury.

Question 2

When Should You Return to Work?

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You’ll need information from your doctor before deciding whether or not you should return to work after a work-related accident. The doctor treating you for your work-related injury will assess you and make a decision. It’s possible that this determination will be that:  TYou are free to return to your previous position. You are free to return to work as long as certain conditions are met. You are free to do other work, with or without limitations. You are unable to return to work at this time. According to Iowa Workers’ Compensation Law, you must accept work that is suitable for your handicap current condition after the work-related injury. The suitable work offer must be provided to you in writing for an injury occurring after July 1, 2017. If you refuse the work that was deemed suitable for your situation, your workers’ compensation payments may be terminated. If you refuse the suitable work offer related to an injury after July 1, 2017, you must do so in writing. You must also describe in writing why you believe the work offer is not suitable for your current condition.

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