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by Erik D. Bair

1/16/2011
Corey Walker
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Common Causes of an Elevator Shaft Accident

Working on any construction site always comes with the risk of accident and injury. However, you can take steps to prevent construction accidents such as falling into an elevator shaft and suffering a serious injury. In the event that you do suffer a serious injury because of falling into an elevator shaft, a Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney can work with you to fight for a fair settlement in your Iowa Workers' Compensation claim.

Some of the common causes of elevator shaft accidents include:

defective equipment;
improperly installed equipment;
failure to maintain equipment;
inadequate safety measures;
lack of training;
lack of experience;
failure to provide protective gear and equipment; and
unprotected openings, sides or edges.

Most injuries occurring as a result of falling into an elevator shaft include head trauma, nerve damage, spinal cord injury, paralysis or even death. Relatively "minor" injuries such as broken bones and lacerations can mean extensive medical bills and time spent away from work.

A Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney can help you navigate the complex world of Iowa Workers' Compensation if you have suffered an elevator shaft injury while on the job.

Contacting a Des Moines Workers' Compensation Attorney

The Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair know the importance of protecting your work injury claim from the get-go. That's why we provide this FREE book; Iowa Workers' Compensation - An Insider's Guide to Work Injuries: 7 Deadly Mistakes To Avoid If You Are Hurt At Work. To learn more about what our legal team will do to help you protect your Iowa work injury claim, contact Walker, Billingsley & Bair to schedule a no-cost consultation - 1-888-792-3595.

Category: Workers Compensation

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To learn more about Iowa work injuries including the "7 Mistakes To Avoid If You Are Hurt At Work" order your copy of our FREE Book entitled "Iowa Workers' Compensation- An Insider's Guide to Work Injuries". Why offer a Free Book? Since 1997, as a workers' compensation attorney I have represented hundreds of Iowans hurt at work from Des Moines, Newton, Pella, Grinnell, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa and from throughout the state of Iowa. I have seen too many clients make mistakes before they had the "right" information resulting in them losing thousands of dollars. Finally, you can learn about work injuries in the comfort of your own home with no risk or obligation. However, quantities are limited so to learn how to avoid costly mistakes and your rights click on the work injury book image on this webpage, go to http://www.IowaWorkInjury.com or Call Now (800)-707-2552, ext. 811 (24 Hour Recorded Message).

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Aaron of Clinton says "very trust worthy, knowledgeable and made me very comfortable with this case as I never had a Worker Comp case before. He always returned my calls and e-mails in a timely manner and answered every question I had as I had a lot of them. His books were very useful to me in this case as well."
Truck Driver working for an Iowa trucking company hired Corey to handle his complicated case
Injured worker from Des Moines hurt his back after falling and says Corey did a good job and responded to his many phone calls.
Mr. Bair was very helpful in my case and he was very respectful.

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