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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 11, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Iowa: 2 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 90 days; formal claim within 2 years
2 years (civil lawsuit); report to workers' comp within 90 days
Where to File in Iowa
Iowa applies modified comparative fault with a 51% bar. Iowa has one of the more generous workers' comp employer notice requirements at 90 days. Federal OSHA governs Iowa construction sites. Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City are the primary construction markets. Iowa's agricultural and commercial construction includes significant warehouse, distribution center, and manufacturing facility construction activity. Civil construction accident claims are filed in Iowa District Courts.
Exposure in Iowa
Source: Iowa Workers' Compensation Act, Iowa Code § 85.23
Source: CPWR Construction Industry Data — Iowa