Halloween Teal Pumpkin Project

Halloween can be an especially tricky time for families with children who have food allergies. (Like AnneMarie’s son Matthew) Food allergies now affect 1 in 13 children in the United States. In order to support a safe and happy Halloween for all children please...

Perry Chamber Welcomes Spellman & McDevitt Law Firm

The Perry Chamber of Commerce held twin ribbon cuttings for Spellman and McDevitt Law Firm and Studio on Second on Thursday, June 13. Daniel Spellman talked about Spellman and McDevitt Law Firm and all the local help that went into the building while AnneMarie...

Worker’s Compensation Changes in Law Regarding Falls

The Iowa Legislature has once again made changes to Iowa’s Workers’ Compensation Law which negatively impacts injured workers. The most recent change involves workplace injuries resulting from a fall. Prior to the change, if an employee could prove that a condition of...

Workers Compensation – What You Need To Know

There are many changes, both procedurally and substantively, that became law during the last legislative session. Overall, they were not beneficial to injured workers. A few of the changes which will have the most effect on injured workers are discussed below. All of...