Category: workers’ compensation

doctor standing by patient entering machine for exam

Independent Medical Examination for Workers Compensation

Written on . Posted in workers' compensation.

If you've been injured on the job, maneuvering your way through filing a workers' compensation claim can be overwhelming. One requirement you’ll encounter is undergoing an Independent Medical Examination (IME). Typically requested by your employer's workers' compensation insurance company (or...
Read More

Can An Employee Be Held Liable for Damages?

Written on . Posted in workers' compensation.

  Once you’re hired as an employee, it’s your employer’s responsibility to ensure the workplace is safe and that you and other employees are appropriately trained for your jobs. For instance, if your job requires handling specialized equipment, your employer...
Read More

Scheduled Member Injuries in Workers’ Compensation

Written on . Posted in workers' compensation.

Scheduled Member Injuries in Workers' Compensation By Kale Rogers of Peters Law Firm, P.C. posted in workers' compensation on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. The Code of Iowa spells out the compensation a worker can receive for permanently injuring specific body parts while on the job. The...
Read More

About Us

Choose Peters Law Firm for a quality lawyer and law office in the Council Bluffs, IA area.Our experienced attorneys and dedicated staff are what make us one of the biggest and most experienced law firms in Southwest Iowa.