No. Fault has nothing to do with an injured worker receiving work. comp. benefits. Generally speaking, if the worker was injured while doing their employer's work and is on the job during regular hours they will be covered.

I may have been at fault for getting injured, will that make any difference to whether or not I am eligible for Iowa workers' compensation benefits?

 

A: No. Fault has nothing to do with an injured worker receiving work. comp. benefits. Generally speaking, if the worker was injured while doing their employer's work and is on the job during regular hours they will be covered.


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