IOWA SUPREME COURT ADDRESSES SHOULDER IMPAIRMENT IN KOELLER AND KLEIN

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Aug 25, 2026 | BLOG, IOWA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

In Koeller v. Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation and Klein v. Whirlpool Corporation, the Iowa Supreme Court held that interpretation of the 5th Edition of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (“the Guides”) is a question of law for the courts. The Court determined that Table 16-27 controls the impairment rating for a […]

Baylor Evnen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Aug 20, 2026 | BLOG, FIRM NEWS

  Baylor Evnen is proud to announce that six attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers® is an elite global network of legal professionals recognized through trusted, peer-reviewed distinction. Only about 5% of lawyers in private practice the United […]

THE TEACHER EXCEPTION FOR CALCULATING AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE IN IOWA

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Aug 10, 2026 | BLOG, IOWA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Although sometimes overlooked, calculating the average weekly wage of an employee can involve a complex process. One of the most common exceptions to the general rules for calculating an average weekly wage is for teachers or para-educators who defer a portion of their salary over the summer. In Iowa, the statute dictates that employers pay […]