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When a Neck Injury Occurs in a Work Injury in Des Moines (Part B)

After a work injury in Des Moines you may be wondering what your legal options are, regarding an Iowa Workers' Compensation claim. There are a couple of options but you must keep in mind that your accident does not automatically warrant the filing of a claim. If this is your first time being involved in an accident you may feel overwhelmed as the legal process can seem daunting and complex. Set up a consultation with a local Iowa attorney to smooth out your claim process.

Legal Options for Work Injury in Des Moines

When you are injured in the workplace there are 2 types of legal action you can take which are filing a lawsuit or an Iowa Workers' Compensation claim. Workers' Compensation was created to reduce the litigation process for victims and get injured employees quicker payments.

Depending on the specifics of your case, some work related injuries are settled quickly and painlessly while others require extensive litigation. Working alongside an Iowa lawyer can help simplify the process for you during a stressful time.

Your chances, as a victim of attaining the results you want, are increased if you begin taking action promptly. Report your work accident as soon as possible to your employer with a formal written statement and get your injuries evaluated by a medical professional. Gathering as much evidence as you can and having it properly documented with the help of an attorney will ultimately strengthen and improve your case.

Filing a Workers' Compensation claim is worth the time and effort as there are 4 types of benefits you may be eligible to receive:

  • medical expenses (including physical and psychological therapy);
  • compensation for lost wages for time you are unable to work due to recovery;
  • disability benefits (for more severe and potentially permanent damages); and
  • death benefits for family and surviving relatives.


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 or by calling 1-888-792-3595.




wcTo 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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