Iowa Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
Des Moines, Iowa workers’ compensation attorneys
Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated program that applies to employees who claim to have suffered job-related injuries and illnesses. Employers are mandated to pay the premiums for the program. When an employee claims to have been injured while working, or when an employee claims to have developed a condition or disease over time related his or her work, or work environment, the employee may seek compensation for medical treatment, lost wages, and any permanent damage or disfigurement. The costs of these injuries and illnesses can result in exorbitant premiums to employers.
The lawyers at the Des Moines, Iowa Patterson Law Firm can guide you through the complex web of laws and assist you with the multiple layers of laws and regulations involved in these types of claims. Whether an employee works for the government or a private corporation, workers’ compensation laws may be triggered. Full time workers, part-time employees, temporary, free-lance, self-employed, independent contractor, domestic, or migrant workers may bring claims.
The Patterson Law Firm can assist with investigation of all Workers’ Compensation Law claims. They can investigate your situation, advise you of your options, and hire necessary experts.