Des Moines Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
Iowans work hard. This work ethic can lead to unfortunate injuries on-the-job. With over 150 years of combined legal experience representing injured workers, we understand firsthand how frustrating it can be to be unable to work and as a result, unable to provide for your family because of a work injury. Workers’ compensation laws are there to protect you and your family and to provide compensation and medical care while you recover from your work injury. If the work comp company is not treating you fairly, by denying benefits or delaying medical care, we can help.
At Atwood Law, our team of experienced workers’ compensation attorneys is here to serve you in Des Moines and across all of Iowa. We can help you file and pursue your injury claim to recover lost wages and medical care benefits. Our promise is to listen, understand, and then aggressively pursue your rights under the law. We work hard for every client.
Industries In Iowa
Despite the uninformed speculations of coastal elites, Iowa is certainly not all corn fields, pastures, and agriculture. While these are critically important industries in the state, Iowa is home to many vibrant industries, including:
- Manufacturing: Companies in Iowa are key manufacturers of industrial chemicals, construction goods, medicines, and motor vehicles.
- Information technology: Technology continues to evolve and with it, many industries are transforming. Iowans are on the cutting edge of information technology industries.
- Transportation and shipping: With Iowa’s large production of agricultural commodities and common goods, transportation and shipping industries are critical to transporting Iowa’s experts all across the globe.
In Iowa, certain professions inherently carry a higher risk of injury or fatality due to their demanding nature. At Atwood Law, we recognize the importance of safeguarding the rights and well-being of those employed in these high-risk industries.
- Agriculture and Farming: As a cornerstone of Iowa’s economy, agriculture involves working with large machinery, managing livestock, and handling chemicals, all of which present significant hazards.
- Construction: This industry is fraught with dangers such as falls, equipment mishaps, and exposure to potentially harmful substances, making it essential for workers to remain vigilant.
- Logging and Forestry: While not as prevalent in Iowa as in other states, logging is still notably hazardous due to the demanding physical labor and heavy equipment involved.
- Utilities: Utility workers, particularly those in electrical and water services, often work in perilous conditions involving heights and electricity.
- Trucking: Given Iowa’s role in transporting goods across the country, truck drivers face risks from long hours on the road and potential truck accidents.
At Atwood Law, we are committed to supporting those affected by workplace accidents. We understand the critical role that safety training and regulatory compliance play in these sectors and are here to provide legal guidance to protect your rights.
Common Injuries
The industries that power Iowa’s economy also contain many dangers. Iowa workers will often become injured by:
- Falls: Accidental falls are one of the most common injuries we see. Most are covered for work comp benefits.
- Motor Vehicle Collision: So many of Iowans’ jobs require travel. Generally, you are covered for workers’ compensation while operating any type of vehicle under
your employer’s instruction. If your trip has mixed purposes—both personal and related to employment—there are more complicated rules in play, but work comp
coverage is likely still available. - Crushing injuries: Crushing injuries combine serious skeletal, nerve, and soft tissue damage in complicated, difficult-to-treat ways. These are often the results of
unsafe or improperly maintained or operated heavy equipment. - Burns: Exposure to dangerous temperatures and heat sources is a common hazard in agriculture, server farms, factories, and food production, amongst many other injuries. Burn injuries are incredibly painful, expensive to properly treat, and cause significant
impairment and disability. - Repetitive motion injuries: From spine injuries to carpal tunnel syndrome, all workplaces carry inherent risks associated with performing the same movements
throughout the work week. Repetitive motion or cumulative trauma injuries are covered under our State’s workers’ compensation laws.
Learn More About Our Workers’ Compensation Practice
You are not required to hire a workers’ compensation lawyer in Iowa. However, you could find it difficult to handle the complex claim process without legal assistance, especially in cases of life-changing injuries. Read more about our workers’ compensation practice:
Contact Us For A Free Initial Consultation
We encourage you to contact our Des Moines office to schedule an initial consultation. Please call us locally at 515-513-4008 to schedule an appointment. You can also contact us via email.
Map To Our Des Moines Law Office
Atwood Law
699 Walnut Street
Suite 415
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-513-4008
