What is workers' compensation?
Workers' compensation is an important protection for injured workers that they should be familiar with and understand how to obtain. Injured workers or workers suffering with an occupational illness should ensure that they understand what workers' compensation benefits have to offer them when they have suffered harm in their workplace.
Thill prevails on compensability of alleged industrial disability claim
In a recent decision, attached hereto, Partner/Member Peter Thill prevailed on compensability of an alleged industrial disability claim by undermining the credibility of Claimant's medical expert, Dr. David Segal. VonspreckenMichael-5057238d.pdf
Woollums/Utsinger Obtain Summary Judgment
On December 6, 2018, attorneys Mark Woollums and Lori Utsinger obtained a favorable summary judgment for their clients in a workers compensation matter.
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT CONSIDERATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO FAIL TO RETURN TO WORK AFTER A NON-WORK RELATED INJURY
One of the areas of law I am most asked about is unemployment compensation. The topic of unemployment is one of great mystery to employers large and small. This is likely due to the fact that decisions on these issues come from various sources, including Iowa Workforce Development, the Employment Appeal Board, and the District Court. When you have this many levels of decision making on these issues, some decisions may conflict leading to a gray area on many issues in this area. As a result employers are often left with numerous questions as to whether a particular employee qualifies for unemployment benefits.
