Get Benefits You Need After an Iowa Workplace Accident
If you are injured on the job, and you are unable to work as a result, you may be entitled to receive benefits to compensate you while you recover. Workers' compensation benefits are designed to pay for medical care, mileage going to and from treatment facilities and lost wages. Depending on the type of injury, other benefits may be available, including job training and rehabilitation, as well as permanent disability benefits.
While you have the right to benefits under the law, many workers' compensation claims are denied because of minor errors on initial applications. By having an experienced lawyer on your side, you can feel confident about your initial workers' comp claim. At my firm, I, Jerry L. Schnurr, III, also represent people who have had their initial claims denied. In more than 20 years of legal service, I have helped hundreds of workers receive the benefits they deserve.
In some workplace accidents, a third party other than the employer is partially responsible and may be held liable through a personal injury claim. I will accurately evaluate your claim and pursue damages from those who caused your injuries.
File Your Workers' Compensation Claim Correctly
While it is possible to file a workers' compensation claim without the assistance of an attorney, there are many aspects of the process that are easy to overlook or are subject to simple mistakes that could prevent you from receiving the benefits you need. After a workplace accident that leaves you injured, I will:
- Make sure you have given proper notice to your employer (within 90 days of the injury)
- Help you file your claim correctly and on time
- If you have been approved for benefits, make sure you are being paid appropriately
- File a claims appeal if your initial claim has been denied
- Honestly answer any questions or concerns you have about your benefits
I can also help you get the medical care that you are entitled to receive. If you are not satisfied with employer-provided medical care, I will help you obtain the appropriate care you need. Additionally, if you have been temporarily or permanently disabled in your accident, I will help you pursue disability benefits.
At my firm, founded in 1986, I remain committed to helping people injured at work receive the compensation they deserve. Contact me, Jerry L. Schnurr, III, at my Fort Dodge, Iowa, office to schedule a free initial consultation. Call to make an appointment at 515-576-3977.
