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What if I previously sustained a work injury and I am injured again while on the job in Iowa?

A: A straight-forward Iowa Workers' Compensation claim-if there is such a thing-is complicated enough without the added obstacle of having to prove that you were injured a second time and are entitled to benefits.

When we talk about a second injury in this manner, we may be referring to either: 

• an aggravation of a pre-existing condition or previous injury that is a direct result of your occupation; and/or
• a re-injury of part of your body, whether or not the initial injury was a result of your job. 

Your Ankeny Workers' Compensation attorney can help you to approach an Iowa Workers' Compensation claim that has the extra complication of involving an aggravation injury or a re-injury. These types of work injuries may qualify you for additional benefits under the Iowa Second Injury Fund. Talk to your Ankeny Workers' Compensation attorney about whether this may be a possibility in your particular case.

One of the most important aspects of your Iowa Workers' Compensation claim relating to an aggravation or re-injury will be demonstrating that your claim is warranted and that your current job is to blame for your pain and/or debilitation. Because the employer has a lot of power in terms of choosing the doctors you see to evaluate your work injury, it will probably be beneficial to talk to an Ankeny Workers' Compensation attorney who can work to defend your best interests. With someone on your side to represent your concerns, you can focus on recovery instead of having to figure out how to prove that you deserve all of the benefits to which you are entitled.

Contacting an Ankeny Workers' Compensation Attorney

Filing for Iowa Workers' Compensation can be complicated. The Ankeny 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 or by calling 1-800-707-2552.