IOWA PENALTY STATUTE BREAKDOWN

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jun 10, 2025 | BLOG, IOWA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Under the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Act employers and carriers must have a reasonable basis to deny a claim. Often times this rule gets talked about in the context of the common law tort actions for bad faith, but it is also important to remember that this rule also applies to penalties under the Iowa Workers’ […]

2025 NEBRASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BURIAL BENEFIT INCREASE

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jun 2, 2025 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

As of July 1, 2025, the burial benefit under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act is set to increase to $11,900.00. This benefit applies upon the death of an employee resulting from personal injuries as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-151. The burial benefit is adjusted annually by the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court. A chart […]

MICAH HAWKER-BOEHNKE AND PAUL BARTA TO SPEAK AT IOWA WC SYMPOSIUM IN JUNE

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | May 5, 2025 | BLOG, IOWA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

We’re proud to announce that two of our attorneys, Micah Hawker-Boehnke and Paul Barta, will be featured speakers at the upcoming Iowa Workers’ Compensation Advisory Committee (IWCAC) Annual Symposium this June. The event is being held at The Meadows Events and Conference Center. Micah Hawker-Boehnke will present an “Appellate Case Law Update,” offering attendees a […]

EXPANDING OUR REACH: ACCEPTING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FILES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | May 1, 2025 | BLOG, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

We’re excited to announce that attorneys Thomas B. Shires and Micah C. Hawker-Boehnke are now officially licensed to practice in South Dakota—and they are actively accepting new workers’ compensation files! With years of experience successfully defending employers and insurers, Tom and Micah bring strong litigation skills, strategic insight, and a client-focused approach to every claim […]

A SPECIAL RECOGNITION: MELANIE WHITTAMORE-MANTZIOS INDUCTED INTO THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRIAL LAWYERS

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Apr 3, 2025 | BLOG, FIRM NEWS

We are proud to announce that our Partner, Melanie Whittamore-Mantzios, has been selected and inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Her induction took place in Hawaii on March 8, 2025, a testament to her exceptional legal skills, dedication, and commitment to justice. Founded in 1950, the College is composed of […]