Walker Works for Injured Workers
Leveling the Field Between Injured Iowans and Insurance CompaniesTM
If you or a loved one has been hurt on the job then you are probably wondering:
- How is my weekly check calculated?
- Do I have the right to use my own doctors for treatment?
- Is the insurance company treating me fairly?
- How much should my “settlement” be?
Every week we hear these questions and much more about Iowa’s sometimes complicated workers compensation system. Injured workers are beginning to realize that they need to learn about their rights in order to protect themselves because the insurance company is not there to help. That is right. The insurance company is working for your employer and they do not even have to tell you your rights or the truth. It is best that you learn more about your rights and responsibilities under the work comp. laws. For example, did you know?
- You have a right to a 2nd medical opinion in admitted claims once you have reached MMI- maximum medical improvement
- They are supposed to pay you mileage for your trips to and from doctors’ appointments, physical therapy, the pharmacy, and other medical providers.
These are only two examples of mistakes made each year by injured workers. Because we have had to tell many injured workers that they made a costly mistake before they contacted us, we have written a book about work injuries that we offer at no cost, risk or obligation that exposes 7 common costly mistakes and how to avoid them. Also, we offer this book because I know the value of a hard days work. At age 14, I began working for my grandfather who owned a basement construction business. I spent my summers lifting, carrying and assembling 100 pound concrete forms, digging footings and putting in long hours. While the work was difficult, it helped me appreciate the value of a hard day’s work and better relate to my clients who have been injured because I have been injured myself. If you are looking for an attorney who wears $1,000 suits and uses words that you do not understand, then I am not the attorney for you. If you are looking for someone who will listen to your problems, take the time to explain the system and what you need to know, timely respond to your phone calls and keep you informed then I just might be the attorney for your workers compensation claim.
If you would like a copy of our workers’ compensation book click here or Call Now 800-707-2552, ext. 711 (24 hour recorded message). Also, we have lots of articles and videos available both on this page and on our other webpage devoted to helping Injured Iowans.
Perhaps you have a question and would like to talk to a workers comp. lawyer right away. You can call us directly at 515-440-2852 and ask to speak with Corey or Erik or call and schedule a no cost work injury audit. We will answer your questions and give you our advice all at no cost to you. In the Des Moines Metro. area we have offices in Ankeny, Newton and on the east side of Des Moines. For the addresses click on contact us now.
