The Supreme Court of Iowa in 2009 handed down a ground breaking decision regarding marriage equality for same sex couples. This year, that equality has been extended throughout the country. This involves much more than just the right to get married. In Iowa, there are many rights and protections established by the Iowa legislature which Iowans enjoy because of their…
The Alzheimer’s Association recently launched a major new consumer awareness campaign around cognitive decline and risk reduction. The Association has identified 10 Ways to encourage lifestyle changes that may improve brain and body health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. The campaign has drawn attention from major media outlets. You can learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and learn about…
You may have been injured at work in an accident and you have found that your employer is refusing to back your claim for workers compensation because he or she doesn’t think your injuries are serious enough. In this situation you may have to hire a workers compensation lawyer to help you get the compensation you are legally entitled to.…
If discharging your student loan indebtedness in a bankruptcy is not a feasible option and your student loan is a federal student loan, you may want to explore the following discharge and forgiveness programs: Total and Permanent Disability Discharge – If you are unable to engage in gainful employment and expected to remain in that condition for the foreseeable future,…
If you are injured at work or you suffer from a work related illness in any state in the country, including Iowa, and you need medical treatment and time to recover at home, you are entitled to receive workers compensation. This covers you for medical costs and loss of earnings while you recover and is paid by your employer. As…
If discharging your student loan indebtedness in a bankruptcy is not a feasible option and your student loan is a federal student loan, you may want to consider one of the following repayment options: Standard Repayment – You pay a fixed amount each year for up to 10 years. Graduated Repayment – Your payments are lower at first and then…
When you have to live with the pain associated with an injury it’s often difficult to find the strength to investigate your entitlements to workers compensation immediately following your accident. You can’t assume that your workers compensation claim will be honored unless you follow the procedures that ensure you do not lose your eligibility. There are several limitations you could…
Pursuant to 11 USC §523(a)(8), student loans are nondischargeable in bankruptcy unless you can prove the student loans will impose an undue hardship on you and your dependents. To ask the Court for an Order discharging your liability on these obligations, you must file a lawsuit within your bankruptcy case and the burden of proof is on you to prove…
The Worker’s Compensation Basics Injuries on the job leave hard-working people like you without a means to support themselves. To make up for the time lo st from work and medical bills, employers provide worker’s compensation as required by law. In an ideal world, the injury is small, and your employer processes the worker’s compensation claim without a problem. Often,…
Today Telpner Peterson was recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in the Seventh Edition of the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Telpner Peterson was acknowledged in the areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Bankruptcy Litigation in the Omaha metropolitan area. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected attorney ranking…