Court of Appeals of Iowa Confirms the Importance of Accurate Medical Histories in Cases Regarding Causation
Recently, in Bakken v Orwig Inc, the Court of Appeals of Iowa affirmed a dismissal of a Claimant’s Petition on the issue of causation. Essentially, the issue surrounded two conflicting opinions from...
Plaintiff’s 10 Month Delay in Reporting Injuries Found to be Untimely
In March, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court ruled in Vallin v. Nebraska Beef Ltd., Doc. 208 No. 0299, 2014 WL 1045700, that Plaintiff’s act of waiting 10 months to report his alleged work-related...
A Refresher: Common Defenses to a Workers’ Compensation Claim
There are a number of statutory affirmative defenses available to an employer upon the filing of a workers’ compensation claim. The employer has the burden of proof to establish such defenses. Cedar...
Deputy Commissioner Michelle McGovern Named Acting Workers’ Compensation Commissioner
Governor Terry Branstad announced on September 8, 2014 that Deputy Commissioner Michelle McGovern will serve as acting Workers’ Compensation Commissioner effective immediately. In early August, former...