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What are weekly indemnity payments in an Iowa workers compensation case?

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Weekly indemnity payments are popularly referred to as the weekly comp check. They are the payments made to workers that are not medical payments and represent a pay check. These weekly payments are for you to pay your mortgage and other living expenses. Normally they don’t vary, but depending on the type of weekly indemnity and whether they represent a partial week’s payment they can vary in amount. A full-week’s benefits for temporary total or permanent partial disability benefits shouldn’t vary. See other FAQ’s for an explanation of the other types of weekly indemnity benefits.

After a worker is injured is when they need the support of their employer the most. But injured workers aren't given a level playing field. The company doctor often times is not helping them and the case manager isn't either. The worker is left alone to fend for themselves and to make mistakes that result in lower benefits or fewer weeks of benefits. Some are sent back to work too soon. There is only one person on your side and that understands this system. If your lawyer doesn't understand the nature of this claim you've got the wrong lawyer.  Steve Lombardi has practiced in the area of workers compensation for over 30 years. He's tried hundreds of cases for more than one thousand clients. If you'd like help finding a competent lawyer we do assist people in locating a lawyer in Iowa or in Illinois.  Call us.

If you have a question about your case, give us a call or drop us an email. LOMBARDI LAW FIRM - 515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com. If you or your spouse are involved in a work accident contact the Lombardi Law Firm. We will assist you with your claim.

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