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Nationally recognized injury and workers' compensation attorney Niko Pothitakis helps victims throug No attorney's fees unless you recover compensation.

Nationally recognized personal injury and workers' compensation attorney Niko Pothitakis helps injured victims throughout Iowa recover compensation for workplace accidents, car and truck crashes, medical malpractice, slip and falls, and animal attacks. It is the primary goal of Pothitakis Law Firm to even the playing field between injured Iowans and experienced insurance companies. Call 319-754-6400 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.

11/05/2026

Burlington, Fort Madison, Keokuk: hurt your back at work and got a letter scheduling you with the insurance company's doctor? Here's what Iowa law generally says. 👇

✅ You generally have to go if the exam is at a reasonable time and place. Refusing can stop your weekly checks for as long as you refuse (Iowa Code § 85.39(1)).
💵 The exam is at no cost to you. If you miss paid work to go, you're generally paid your regular rate for that time, and your travel is covered.
🩺 You can have a doctor you choose there with you, at your own cost.
📄 If their doctor's impairment rating seems too low, Iowa may reimburse a second rating by a doctor you pick, after an application to the Workers' Compensation Commissioner, if the injury is found compensable (§ 85.39(2)).
🔢 Why the rating matters: a back is a "body as a whole" injury. If you're back at the same or higher pay, you're generally paid on the rating, and each rating point is generally 5 weeks of benefits.

Tag someone on your crew who's been off with a back injury. 💬 Has the insurance company ever sent you to a doctor you'd never heard of?

Pothitakis Law Firm, P.C. · 320 N. 3rd St., Suite 100, Burlington · 1603 Main St., Keokuk · (319) 754-6400 · pothitakislaw.com · Free consultation
Iowa matters only. General info, not legal advice. Narration in the video is AI-generated.

11/04/2026

Muscatine, Burlington, Keokuk: did your workers' comp checks stop? Your deadline clock may already be running. 👇

⏰ Iowa's deadline to file a workers' comp claim is generally 2 years from the injury (the date you knew or should have known work caused it).
💵 If you were getting weekly checks, it's generally 3 years from the date of the LAST weekly check (Iowa Code § 85.26(1)).
🏥 Medical bills paid by the insurance company don't count. Only weekly checks extend that deadline.
📂 Have an award or agreement that wasn't a full and final settlement? If your condition gets worse, you may be able to reopen it, generally within 3 years of the last weekly payment (§ 85.26(2)).

Write down the date of your last check, keep every check stub and letter, and don't wait until the last month.

Tag someone on your crew who's been off work this year. 💬 Did anyone ever tell you about this deadline when your checks stopped?

Pothitakis Law Firm, P.C. · 320 N. 3rd St., Suite 100, Burlington · 1603 Main St., Keokuk · (319) 754-6400 · pothitakislaw.com · Free consultation
Iowa matters only. General info, not legal advice. Narration in the video is AI-generated.

11/03/2026

| We are grateful for the trust our clients place in us. Helping people through difficult times and making sure their voices are heard is what drives our team every day.

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to share their experience and recommend our firm. Your kind words mean so much!

If you or someone you know has been injured at work or in an accident, we're here to help. Contact us (319) 754-6400.

11/03/2026

Ottumwa, Davenport, Dubuque: headed back to the line? Here's how Iowa can pay a hand or finger injury. 👇

John Deere said this week it is asking employees on layoff in Waterloo, the Quad Cities, Ottumwa and Dubuque to return (KWWL, Oct. 30). If you're one of them, this is worth knowing before you need it.

✋ Iowa pays most hand and finger injuries on a schedule, by body part: hand 190 weeks, thumb 60, index finger 35, middle 30, ring 25, little finger 20 (Iowa Code § 85.34(2)).
✂️ Lose the tip of a finger (the first bone)? It's generally paid as half that finger. Lose more than one bone, and it generally counts as the whole finger.
📏 Most hand injuries aren't amputations. They're paid on your impairment rating. A 10% hand rating is 19 weeks, paid at your weekly rate.
🩺 Rating from the company doctor seems low? Iowa law may let you get a second opinion from a doctor you choose, reimbursed by your employer (Iowa Code § 85.39; there are steps to follow). Get every rating in writing.

For injuries from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, the weekly maximum for permanent partial benefits is $2,237.

Tag someone on your crew who works with their hands all shift. 💬 What machine or tool at your plant is hardest on hands?

Pothitakis Law Firm, P.C. · 320 N. 3rd St., Suite 100, Burlington · 1603 Main St., Keokuk · (319) 754-6400 · pothitakislaw.com · Free consultation
Iowa matters only. General info, not legal advice. Narration in the video is AI-generated.

11/02/2026

Hurt on a Construction or Warehouse Job? You Have Rights.
Construction sites and warehouses are some of the most dangerous places to work — falls, heavy equipment accidents, forklift injuries, and repetitive strain injuries happen every day.

If you've been hurt on the job, workers' compensation should cover your medical bills and lost wages. But too often, injured workers get denied, delayed, or pushed to return before they're ready. You don't have to navigate this alone.

Contact us today for a free consultation at 319-754-6400.

10/31/2026

Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween! Whether you're trick-or-treating, celebrating with friends, or enjoying the evening at home, remember to look out for one another.

A few safety reminders:
-Drive slowly and watch carefully for children crossing the street.
-Use reflective clothing or flashlights while trick-or-treating.
-Never drive distracted or impaired.
-Stay alert, especially as it gets dark earlier!

DON'T FORGET: Daylight Saving Time ends tonight! Set your clocks back one hour before bed. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep!

Have a safe and happy !

10/31/2026

Fort Madison, Keokuk, Burlington: hurt your back on the job? Here's how Iowa can pay a back injury. 👇

🦴 A back is a "body as a whole" injury. It's measured against 500 weeks, not a short schedule like a hand (190 weeks) or a leg (220 weeks).
💵 Back to work at the same or higher pay? You're generally paid only on your impairment rating. A 10% rating is 50 weeks, paid at your weekly rate (Iowa Code § 85.34(2)(v)).
📉 Can't earn what you did before? Benefits can be based on your lost earning capacity: the work you can still do and how many working years you have left.
📄 Let go later by that same employer? Your case may be reviewed again. Keep your pay stubs and every rating in writing.

For injuries from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, the weekly maximum for permanent partial benefits is $2,237.

Tag someone on your crew who's been lifting through a bad back. 💬 What job at your plant is hardest on backs?

Pothitakis Law Firm, P.C. · 320 N. 3rd St., Suite 100, Burlington · 1603 Main St., Keokuk · (319) 754-6400 · pothitakislaw.com · Free consultation
Iowa matters only. General info, not legal advice. Narration in the video is AI-generated.

10/30/2026

| Back injuries are some of the most common workplace injuries, and some of the most misunderstood. 🦺

Whether it happened suddenly or built up over time, don’t wait to report it or get checked out. A late report can put your claim at risk.

Have a question about your back injury and workers’ comp? Send us a message. We’re here to help.

10/30/2026

Burlington, Fort Madison, Muscatine: hands going numb after years on the line? Myth or fact: "Carpal tunnel isn't workers' comp, because there was no accident." 👇

❌ MYTH. In Iowa, an injury that builds up over time from repetitive work, like carpal tunnel, can still be a work injury. No single accident required.
⏱️ The 90-day clock to tell your employer starts when you knew, or should have known, that work caused it (Iowa Code § 85.23). Report it in writing as soon as you suspect it, and keep a copy.
💵 What it pays depends on the impairment rating. A hand is paid on a 190-week schedule, so a 10% rating to the hand works out to 19 weeks (Iowa Code § 85.34(2)(l)).
🩺 Numb fingers at night? Dropping tools? Tell the doctor exactly what you do all shift: the motions, the tools, the hours.

Tag someone on your crew who shakes out their hands on break. 💬 What job at your plant is hardest on hands and wrists?

Pothitakis Law Firm, P.C. · 320 N. 3rd St., Suite 100, Burlington · 1603 Main St., Keokuk · (319) 754-6400 · pothitakislaw.com · Free consultation
Iowa matters only. General info, not legal advice. Narration in the video is AI-generated.

10/29/2026

| You don’t need one big accident to have a in Iowa. Pain from doing the same motion again and again, like typing, lifting, or assembly work, can be a workers’ comp claim.

Tingling, numbness, aching, or stiffness? Don’t wait until it’s “bad enough.” Report it and see a doctor early.

Not sure if your pain is work-related? Send us a message. We’re here to help.

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