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Workplace Hazards in Iowa: Fatal Injuries

Potentially danger lurks in nearly every workplace. If electricity is in use, there's the chance that someone could be electrocuted. Drivers who work long hours are at risk of falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing, and so on. When workplace hazards are not addressed, the risk for injury grows. 

If you have lost a loved one in a workplace accident in Iowa, you should speak with a Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney for assistance in pursuing death benefits in a Workers' Comp claim.

Common Sources of Fatal Workplace Accidents

Besides electrocution and transportation accidents, other sources of fatal workplace accidents include: 

• Workplace violence - fatal acts of violence are usually carried out by non-employees with intentions of robbery. In rare cases, which tend to make headlines, a disgruntled employee commits an act of fatal violence.
• Slip and falls - fatal falls are more common in the construction or landscaping industry. It's crucial that employees be trained in safety procedures and provided with safety equipment to prevent these types of accidents.
• Toxic events - this includes chemical and gas leaks, as well as asbestos exposure. Preventing carbon monoxide leaks and ventilation problems are priorities within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) workplace safety guidelines. 

Your Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney can give you a thorough explanation of death benefits, which are payable to an employee's surviving spouse, or spouse and children.

Contacting a Des Moines Workers' Compensation Attorney

The Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair work hard to level the field between injured Iowans and insurance companies. 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.