If You Have Been Injured on the Job
If you have been injured on the job, you may be worried about how to get the health care you need, how to pay medical bills and support your family. Working with an attorney who knows Iowa workers' compensation law is the best way to get solid answers and put an end to worry.
At the Boliver & Bidwell Law Firm, in Marshalltown, Iowa, we represent injured workers in matters of workers' compensation. We can help you submit claims, complete the arbitration process or appeal a denied claim. Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that protects employers from being sued when a worker is injured. Workers' compensation reimburses injured workers for their losses — instead of a lawsuit.
In Iowa, workers' compensation law recognizes different types of injuries. Injuries can be scheduled and unscheduled:
- Scheduled injuries: If an injury is considered a scheduled injury, like a lost limb or finger, workers' compensation amounts are based on predetermined values.
- Unscheduled injuries: If an injury is an unscheduled injury, like an injury to your back, shoulder or joint, you and your lawyer must take legal action to prove your losses.
Looking Beyond Workers' Compensation
If you have been injured at work, you may have heard that your only recourse is to file a workers' comp claim. This is not necessarily true. There are some limited circumstances where injured workers can file a personal injury lawsuit. In these cases, the worker was actually harmed by a third party, like a sub-contractor at the job site, or defective equipment.
Contact our Lawyers for Clear and Accurate Answers
To talk with a lawyer about your workplace injury, contact the Boliver & Bidwell Law Firm by calling 888-671-5872 in Iowa or 888-738-7816 in Nebraska. You may also complete our online contact form. We place great emphasis on providing prompt, clear and accurate answers to your questions.
