Worker's Compensation

Des Moines, Iowa, Workers' Compensation Attorneys

Have you been injured in a work related accident? At Lawyer, Dougherty, Palmer & Flansburg, P.L.C., we provide experienced representation to injured workers from a variety of occupations and industries. Our clients include Boilermakers, union members and people who are employed in construction, manufacturing, tire building, nursing homes, truckers, and other occupations.

If you have been injured at work and are interested in speaking with an attorney regarding your Workers’ Compensation claim, please contact our firm today to arrange your free consultation. You can learn more about Workers’ Compensation by visiting our informational center here.

Comprehensive Worker’s Compensation Representation

Our firm provides comprehensive representation to those who have been injured on the job. We understand that a work-related injury can cause physical, emotional, and financial difficulties for you and your entire family. Our firm provides thorough and dedicated legal help throughout the claims process to ensure your claim is handled adequately. Our representation includes filing a petition with the commissioner’s office, mediation, representing clients before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), and if necessary representing clients through the appeals process.

Act Quickly to Protect Your Entitlement to Benefits

Much of Workers' Compensation law is time-sensitive. We advise clients to act quickly to ensure they receive the benefits they are entitled to. We advise clients to take the following into consideration.

• As soon as possible after your injury, notify your employer and your doctor about the injury including when, how, and where you were injured.
• Keep in the mind the timeframe that you have to give notice to your employer — generally 90 days — as well as the Statute of Limitations for bringing a claim — generally 2 years from the date of your injury.
• Does your doctor say that your injury stems from a pre-existing condition? Iowa worker compensation law provides compensation if you can prove that this condition was made worse by work.

Keep in mind that in most situations an employer hires an employee “as is”. This takes into consideration the health conditions you may already have. If your injury or pain is part of a pre-existing condition, but is aggravated by your work functions, you may still be entitled to benefits. At Lawyer, Dougherty, Palmer & Flansburg, we are knowledgeable about the nuances of Workman’s Compensation laws and the ways we can best advance our clients’ outcomes. Please contact us today to learn how we can help you obtain the benefits you deserve.

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