Ankeny Workers’ Compensation Law

People in Ankeny deserve workers’ compensation benefits for their injuries, just like any other worker in any other industry. However, successfully filing for workers’ compensation is a complicated process that can overwhelm anyone unless they engage the assistance of an experienced workers’ compensation attorney.

At Wertz Law Firm, P.C., we are workers’ compensation lawyers who help people across Iowa suffering from work pain or work injuries in the face of uncertain workers’ compensation claims. If you are injured on the job, we can help you with your workers’ compensation case and assist you in pursuing the benefits you need.

Serious Injuries Often Develop Over Time

When many people think about work injuries, they think of workers who strain their backs picking things up or fall downstairs. They don’t often think of the toll that a million mouse clicks can take on a person’s wrist. Small movements add up and can lead to:

Carpal tunnel syndrome: A condition where the nerve running through the carpal tunnel in the wrist becomes compressed, leading to pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and fingers; frequently caused by prolonged typing, mouse use or repetitive wrist movements
Tendinitis: Inflammation of the tendons, which can cause pain, swelling and difficulty moving the affected joint; often results from repetitive actions such as typing, clicking a mouse, or using a stapler
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis: Inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist, causing pain and swelling near the base of the thumb; typically caused by repetitive thumb movements or gripping actions, such as texting or using a mouse
Tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow: Inflammation of the tendons attached to the elbow, causing pain and tenderness on the outer (tennis elbow) or inner (golfer’s elbow) side of the elbow; frequently develops from repetitive arm and wrist motions, such as typing, lifting or using a computer mouse
Trigger finger: A condition where a finger gets stuck in a bent position due to inflammation of the tendons in the finger; frequently caused by repetitive gripping actions, such as holding a pen or using a computer mouse
Cubital tunnel syndrome: Compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow, causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the ring and little fingers; commonly caused by frequent bending of the elbow, the resting of elbows on hard surfaces or the prolonged use of a phone

With these conditions, office workers suffer an abundance of pain, which many ignore as long as possible. However, health care workers and agricultural workers can also run into these issues and other occupational illnesses based on their exposure to disease and toxic substances.

All of these professions have one thing in common: They need help when they encounter work injuries.

Why Clients Turn To Wertz Law Firm, P.C.

At Wertz Law Firm, P.C., we have more than 60 combined years of experience. We use the skills and knowledge we’ve obtained over the years to help injured people from across the Ankeny area secure the medical treatment and benefits they deserve. We treat our clients with individual care and respect, firmly advocating for them at every turn.

Turn To A Team That Cares

Whether you’ve experienced an illness due to mold exposure, an injury to one of your limbs or even a mental health problem, such as depression, from something that has happened at work, you deserve compensation. We’re here to do what we can to secure it. Call us at 319-861-3001 or send an email using this online form.