Helping Injured Workers' Get Payment in Iowa
When you are hurt at work, the workers' compensation process can be frustrating and complicated. Employers shirk their responsibility. Workers' comp insurance companies offer injured employees far less payment than they deserve. In short, the people who are supposed to help you get medical treatment and make ends meet often turn away.
At Ekstrom & Burkey, Attorneys at Law, we have been helping injured Iowa workers get the compensation they deserve for more than 30 years. Each of us brings extensive experience and compassion to every case. If you suffered an injury on the job, we will explain the workers' compensation process and fight for the payment you need.
Pursuing Workers' Compensation Claims
Many of our clients' come to us with the same first question: Does my injury qualify for workers' compensation? If you were hurt at work, or your job led to an injury, your employer should be responsible for your medical bills and lost wages.
We have represented many clients seeking compensation for workplace injuries such as:
- Repetitive stress and "wear and tear" injuries such as carpal tunnel
- Loss of limb, finger, digits or eyes
- Back injuries
- Broken bones or fractures
- Brain injuries
All workers' compensation claims are extremely time-sensitive. You only have 90 days to report the injury to your employer. From that point, each step of the process has a strict timeline. We will ensure that you meet the time requirements and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Both of our lawyers have more than three decades of workers' compensation experience. Call 888-728-6764 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation at our Des Moines office. We will talk through your concerns and give you an honest assessment of your case from the outset.
We know that money is tight after you suffered an injury. We handle all workers' compensation cases on a contingency basis. This means that we will not charge any attorney's fees until we recover damages on your behalf.
