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What Kinds of Injuries Are Eligible for Iowa Workers Comp?

What Kinds of Injuries Are Eligible for Iowa Workers Comp?

When you're caught up in a work accident, recovery isn't always easy. You're hurt, you're suffering, and worse, you're not sure if your injuries are even covered by your workers comp benefits. If you're uncertain about whether you're eligible, getting help is vital.

When you're struggling with a work-related injury, reach out to your lawyer for help. Knowing whether you’re covered is crucial for your recovery, so make sure you know what to expect. 

Any Work-Related Injuries 

When you’re injured at work, you might be worried about whether your injuries count. If you’re injured and your injury isn’t covered, you need to know fast, so you can act now to face that problem. 

Fortunately, most Iowa workers are covered completely. Any injuries suffered because of your job should be eligible for compensation. Your employer is responsible for the damage done under their supervision. Although the incident may have been a complete accident, they’re still responsible for the safety of employees like you. 

Work Illnesses Are Covered, Too 

You might be concerned, though, about injuries or illnesses that developed over time. For example, hearing loss doesn’t typically come from an isolated event. Instead, it happens over time as loud noises cause damage your ears. 

Fortunately, these losses should be covered, too. Although it may be more difficult to pinpoint when the problem started, you should have time following the discovery of the injury to file a claim. That way, you have the time to file a claim for your workers comp benefits. 

This includes illnesses that you simply wouldn’t have suffered from if you didn’t work in that field. For example, doctors may contract illnesses in their line of work from contact with needles and other hazardous objects. If you were exposed to a work-related illness such as this, you may have grounds for a claim.

What Isn't Covered? 

Although most injuries are covered by your benefits, not every injury that happens at work is a work-related injury or illness. The injury must have occurred because of your employment, which can be complicated. 

For example, let’s say you had a heart attack at work. Some workers have genetic conditions that could cause heart attacks, as well as lifestyle issues such as their weight or diet. These factors aren’t related to your job, so getting workers comp for having a heart attack on the job isn’t always possible. 

However, that same condition could have been agitated by long hours and difficult working conditions. You and your doctor would need to prove that, if you weren't employed in that position, you wouldn't have had a heart attack. 

Contact a Workers Comp Lawyer in Iowa for Answers

When you're hurt at work, it's important to know what you can expect from your workers comp benefits. You need to know whether you have a chance to recover compensation for the suffering your job caused. 

Fortunately, an Iowa workers comp lawyer from Pothitakis Law Firm, PC may be able to help you there. If you're not sure whether you're eligible for a claim, reach out to your lawyer for guidance. To contact our attorneys for a free claim consult, reach out by calling 319-754-6400 or by visiting our website to learn more. 


About the Author:

Pothitakis Law Firm P.C.


For the last two decades, Nicholas Pothitakis has been making certain that the Iowans he represents get the support, resources, and money they deserve after being injured in an Iowa work or traffic accident. With offices in Burlington and Keokuk, Iowa, Mr. Pothitakis and his staff at the Pothitakis Law Firm are dedicated to fighting for the rights of their injured clients.... View full business profile here: Pothitakis Law Firm P.C.





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