Idiopathic Fall onto Level Floor Might Be Compensable in Iowa

The Iowa Supreme Court has recently rendered an opinion on an issue of first impression -  compensability for an idiopathic fall on a hard floor, resulting in head injuries, (Bluml v. Dee Jay’s Inc. No. 18-0317, Nov. 16, 2018).  Claimant, a fast food employee was handling a customer order when he suffered a seizure and …

Idiopathic Fall onto Level Floor Might Be Compensable in Iowa

The Iowa Supreme Court has recently rendered an opinion on an issue of first impression –  compensability for an idiopathic fall on a hard floor, resulting in head injuries, (Bluml v. Dee Jay’s Inc. No. 18-0317, Nov. 16, 2018).  Claimant, a fast food employee was handling a customer order when he suffered a seizure and…

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Iowa Supreme Court Denies Healing Period Benefits and Holds Employer can Regain Control of Employee’s Medical Care.

In an issue of first impression,  the Iowa Supreme Court  agreed with  the Commissioner   and District Court that an employer who had initially denied  liability for a claim, but then  subsequently  agreed to accept   the claim, was  able to regain  control over directing medical care, and consequently that   healing period benefits claimed from unauthorized care …

Iowa Supreme Court Denies Healing Period Benefits and Holds Employer can Regain Control of Employee’s Medical Care.

In an issue of first impression,  the Iowa Supreme Court  agreed with  the Commissioner   and District Court that an employer who had initially denied  liability for a claim, but then  subsequently  agreed to accept   the claim, was  able to regain  control over directing medical care, and consequently that   healing period benefits claimed from unauthorized care…

Iowa Supreme Court Denies Healing Period Benefits and Holds Employer can Regain Control of Employee’s Medical Care. was originally published on Inman Fitzgibbons, Ltd.

I&F’s Mark Carter admitted to practice in the State of Iowa

Inman & Fitzgibbons Partner Mark Carter recently had the honor of appearing before Iowa Supreme Court Justice Thomas D. Waterman. Upon confirmation that Mark had been admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois for the requisite amount of time and was of good moral character, Justice Waterman administered the Iowa Lawyer’s Oath, at …

2017 Iowa WC Changes Now in Play!

We are just now beginning to see  newer claims with  injury dates that  make them subject to the recent legislative changes made to the Iowa Workers Compensation Act in 2017. For any  new claims, it is  crucial to be aware of these changes, and how they might impact the claim. The following significant changes in …

Iowa WC Bill Signed by Governor

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has signed a workers’ compensation bill that reduces benefits for injured workers, notably benefits for shoulder injuries, and decreases coverage for injuries tied to a pre-existing condition. A proposal to end permanent total disability benefits at age 67 was ultimately removed from measure, but Iowa Republicans added an amendment creating a …