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 fell backwards…
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…
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 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…
