• First of all, within the vicinity of the construction site, a considerable number of potential safety hazards exist, and workers are exposed to heights, harmful substances, and heavy equipment. Exercising appropriate caution at all times within the worksite is essential.
• Second, moving around a construction site is a challenge in itself, for every step has the potential to result in injuries if care is not properly exercised. Making certain that the construction company provides its workers with appropriate safety gear, including work boots, is essential.
• Finally, working around a construction site requires a considerable deal of skill and experience on the part of workers, as they need to be able to know what they’re doing in order to get the job done and avoid injuries. Lack of proper training can pose serious injury risks.

The dangers that usually accompany construction jobs include falls, burns, explosions due to highly flammable objects being tampered with, electrocution, asbestos exposure, and many others. In addition, over time, chronic diseases and conditions which affect the neuromuscular system can also result in serious injuries.

At LaMarca & Landry, P.C., we are committed to helping construction workers who have suffered an injury as a result of their work to get the financial assistance they need.

In Iowa, it is mandatory for almost all employees to be covered by their employees with workers’ compensation insurance. This is so companies  rightfully ensure the safety and well-being of the people working for them. Unfortunately, workers’ compensation claims are sometimes battled by employers. Many of these employers argue that there was assumption of risk, or that the injury isn’t covered because the employee was aware that the injury is an expected outcome of doing the job; the fellow worker rule, which means that the injury is caused by a co-worker and, therefore, the blame should fall on the other person; and contributory negligence, meaning it was the worker’s fault that led to the accident.

However, the employers who try to deny workers’ compensation claims with these and other arguments are often in the wrong. In order to find out if your workers’ compensation claim was wrongfully denied, call 877-327-2600. Our legal team at LaMarca & Landry, P.C., can evaluate your claim and help you determine what steps to take next.

Unfortunately, for union workers, this issue may not be resolved so easily. Despite the fact that there is extra money in the budget, Branstad wants to “win concessions from public sector workers.” In other words, Branstad wants these workers to pay a portion of their health control costs.

Union president Danny Homan, of Iowa Council 61 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, believes Branstad’s actions are an attempt to weaken the union.

Iowa begins the fiscal year on July 1 with a budget surplus of almost $1 billion, $400 million of which Branstad wants to spend on tax cuts over five years.

“We’re only one of six states in the nation paying zero [for health care costs],” Branstad said. “What we’re asking is that state employees pay their fair share.”

If you have been injured and are in need of workers’ compensation benefits to pay for medical bills and other expenses, you need an attorney on your side helping. To learn more, contact LaMarca & Landry, P.C., today by calling 877-327-2600.

Initial reports said that the man was pulled to safety by a coworker after breaking his fall into the boiling liquid. 

The two employees of Barrett Plating Inc. at 2100 Northeast 60th Ave., were trying to recover metal debris inside a 5 foot deep tank by climbing on a tower steel structure when the accident occurred. 

A team from the Des Moines Hazmat was immediate notified to help decontaminate the area. The victim was immediately taken to the hospital for further treatment. 

Workplace accidents can occur in a variety of ways, and the results are often devastating. If you have been injured in a work-related accident, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits to help you cover your various accident-related losses. To learn more about pursuing workers’ comp benefits, contact the workers’ compensation lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., today by calling 877-327-2600. 

The citation states that the employers failed to make sure that the facilities were furnished in a way that they were free from hazards that could potentially cause worker injuries. The OSHA inspection took place on Sept. 19 and it was found that the power washers were improperly installed and could cause injury to workers if they were struck by the high pressure hose. Workers also claimed that they were not trained on how to use the power hoses properly.

Another violation stated that the employers failed to provide soap for them to wash their hands before eating meals and many suffered gastrointestinal illnesses that the believe is a result of working in unsanitary conditions. OSHA also found that Angola did not have  a log of workplace injuries on record. They were fined a total of $3,2oo in penalties.

According to the Insurance Journal, the report revealed that the injured workers still on narcotics three to six months after their injury could lead to increased disability or work loss. Drug testing to prevent abuse and psychological evaluation were also less common than recommended.

Another study conducted in 2009 by the National Council on Compensation Insurance revealed that about a quarter of all prescription workers’ compensation costs were for narcotics.

If you or someone you love has questions about workers’ compensation after being injured at work, contact the workers’ compensation lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. by calling 877-327-2600.

The program is being funded by the National Occupational Safety and Health Administration and is being conducted by researchers at the University of Iowa and the Marshfield Clinic in Wisconsin.

Cameras will track the children’s every movement and compare them to adults who are also participating in the study. Researchers are hoping to determine the differences between the children’s and the adults’ procedures and when they fully develop.

If your child has been injured in tractor accident, contact the tractor accident attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. today at 877-327-2600.

Healthcare workers who do not receive paid sick leave are 18 percent more likely to be hurt at work, and construction workers are even more at risk with a 21 percent risk increase.

Not taking sick time off can not only cause future injuries, but it could also lead to needing more time off in the future. Workers who come to work sick six or more times are 53 percent more likely to need two weeks off later on due to an illness.

If you have been injured at work and have had your workers’ compensation claim disputed, contact the workers’ compensation lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. by calling 877-327-2600.

He was transported to Iowa Methodist Medical Center in serious condition but died the next day from his injuries. Officials at the postal center say protocol for parking rigs was changed a year and a half ago.

According to the Des Moines Register, there have been four incidents of runaway rigs since the protocol change. The accident is currently under investigation.

According to KSEE 24 News, her scalp was torn off at her eyebrows and pulled back to her neck. Other workers could only helpless watch on and wait for paramedics to arrive before she could be cut loose.

Surgeons were able to reattach about 75 percent of her scalp, but the remaining quarter was too mangled. She is expected to undergo plastic surgery in the future.

If you work in an industrial plant and want to learn more about workplace machinery hazards, contact the workers’ compensation attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600.