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Commercial Truckers: What to Do after a Work Injury in Des Moines

A work injury in Des Moines can manifest in a variety of ways, but one of the more unexpected (to those outside the profession) is the kind that befalls a long haul commercial truck driver. If you have been hurt in Iowa, a Workers’ Compensation lawyer may be able to help. 

Steps after a Work Injury in Des Moines

What you do immediately after you sustain an injury on the job, no matter how minor, can have a dramatic impact on how your claim is handled: 

• notify your employer or supervisor of the injury;
• seek medical care as soon as possible;
• provide a written accident summary to your supervisor;
• keep track of your doctor’s appointments, including your mileage; and
• speak with an Iowa Workers’ Compensation attorney who can represent your interests and fight for your rights. 

Keep in mind that in Iowa, Workers’ Compensation may also be provided for old injuries that have been antagonized or re-injured in the course of your employment.

If you’ve been hurt on the job, notify your supervisor and seek medical attention immediately. Even if you do not believe the injury is serious, you may have sustained something that takes days to fully manifest. This is particularly true for head wounds, which can mask concussions and traumatic brain injury. 

Contacting an Iowa Workers’ Compensation Attorney

The Iowa Workers’ Compensation attorney team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair know the importance of protecting your work injury claim from the get-go. Learn more by ordering this FREE book; Iowa Workers’ Compensation – An Insider’s Guide to Work Injuries: 7 Deadly Mistakes To Avoid If You Are Hurt At Work by calling 1-800-707-2552. For immediate assistance or to schedule a consultation, call 515-440-2852.