West Des Moines Workers’ Compensation Law

At Wertz Law Firm, P.C., we work hard for people in West Des Moines and across Iowa in workers’ compensation cases. No two cases are exactly alike because no two workers and no two sets of circumstances are identical. You should hire a workers’ compensation lawyer who will provide you with individualized service the whole way through.

How We Support West Des Moines Workers At Wertz Law Firm, P.C.

From your first filing to the end of your workers’ compensation claim, we will be there. We treat each of our clients with the compassion and respect they deserve, and we will pursue the angle that will likely be most effective in securing your compensation.

We are intimately familiar with the major industries all along the I-35 and I-80 corridors. Whether claims involve manufacturing, agribusiness, health care or other industries, we pursue claims of all types. We have the experience and insight to help office workers, laborers and everyone in between get the workers’ compensation benefits they deserve for their injuries.

You Have The Right To File For Workers’ Compensation

Injuries at work demand that you pursue compensation, and that can lead to additional costs for your employer. You can pursue workers’ compensation for the following and more:

Sprains and strains: These injuries often occur from lifting heavy objects or performing repetitive movements, leading to overstretched or torn ligaments and muscles in legs and arms. They are common in physically demanding jobs and can cause significant pain and reduced mobility.
Fractures: Broken bones can result from falls, machinery accidents or other heavy impacts in the workplace. They often require medical treatment and extended recovery time.
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI): Repeated motions, such as typing or assembly line work, can lead to conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome. These injuries develop over time and can cause chronic pain and dysfunction.
Back injuries: Improper lifting techniques or poor workplace ergonomics can cause back injuries, which are among the most common workplace injuries. These injuries can be debilitating and may require long-term treatment.
Burns: Burns can occur from exposure to chemicals, electricity or heat sources in the workplace. They can range from minor to life-threatening and often require immediate medical attention.
Hearing loss: Prolonged exposure to loud noises, such as those in the construction and manufacturing industries, can lead to permanent hearing loss. Using protective equipment like earplugs is crucial in noisy environments.
Eye injuries: Exposure to chemicals, flying debris, or insufficient eye protection can cause serious eye injuries. If not properly treated, these injuries can lead to temporary or permanent vision loss.
Occupational illnesses: Long-term exposure to hazardous substances, like asbestos or silica, can lead to serious illnesses such as asbestosis or silicosis. These conditions often develop over many years and can be life-threatening.

While many of the injuries described above are more likely to occur in labor-intensive jobs, such as those in the manufacturing sector, they can happen anywhere. A teacher can fall and break a bone while walking down the stairs to get to their next class. A banker can strain their back moving a box of documents to storage. Just because your work doesn’t have ingrained physical demands does not mean that there aren’t physical risks.

Get A Consultation Today

Our goal is to secure the compensation that will help you heal and get back to work as soon as possible. We know this is a difficult time, but you don’t have to face the complex obstacles of workers’ compensation on your own. We work hard for people in West Des Moines, Polk County and beyond. Call us at 319-861-3001 or send an email using this form.