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Frequency of Truck Driver Work Injury in Des Moines

If you’ve been hurt on the job as a long-haul commercial truck driver, you may not be aware that your injury is part of a dangerous and growing problem. Speak with an Iowa Workers’ Compensation attorney who may be able to help you get the compensation owed to you for your injuries. 

A lawyer will help you protect your rights and your future when you have been injured on the job. 

In 2004, almost 48 per 100,000 commercial truck drivers were killed on the job. That number was cut by nearly two-thirds in just 5 years, and in 2009, the fatality rate had plummeted to about 18 deaths per 100,000 workers.

While this bodes well for the industry and indicates a lower rate of fatal truck accidents taking place on the roads, it overshadows a growing and serious problem - the number of commercial truck drivers who are hurt on the job in non-collision related incidents is on the rise. Injuries that can develop over time, can negatively impact a truck driver’s way of life, due to the risk of becoming disabled.

If you’re a commercial truck driver who has been hurt on the job and suffered a work injury in Des Moines, Iowa, a Workers’ Compensation lawyer may be able to help you with your work comp claim. 

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.