Use a Professional When Filing a Des Moines Workers Comp Claim
Injuries can occur any time on the job. And occupational illnesses or hearing loss can develop over time. Iowa law allows most employees who have become injured or made ill as a result of their work to seek a Des Moines workers compensation settlement to pay for certain expenses. You can file a Des Moines worker compensation claim on your own—but a skilled attorney with experience in filing a worker comp claim in Des Moines can often get better results.
Obtaining a Des Moines workers compensation settlement
When your claim is straightforward, you may receive fair compensation by filing your own worker comp claim in Des Moines. But certain situations—such as suffering temporary or permanent disability—can make it difficult to obtain a fair workers compensation settlement in Des Moines without professional help.
Retaining an experienced attorney at Graham, Ervanian & Cacciatore LLP offers many benefits:
- Knowledge of Iowa workers compensation law: The laws behind achieving a worker compensation settlement in Des Moines are complex. You can be denied if you do not file correctly, or you can receive less than full compensation based on the many requirements the law sets forth for collecting benefits for a given injury or illness. We understand the legal requirements for filing a Des Moines worker com claim—we keep the law in mind as we tailor our approach based on your specific situation.
- Experience in insurance claim negotiation: Every worker compensation settlement in Des Moines is obtained based on the decisions made by insurance companies. And, like any private company, the goal of every insurance company is to save money whenever possible. Our attorneys have extensive experience negotiating with insurance companies. We can help ensure you receive the fullest compensation you need for your workers comp claim in Des Moines.
- Skilled dispute handling: If you filed your worker compensation claim in Des Moines on your own, and you were not satisfied with the results, the law offers a detailed process for handling disputes. While it is possible for you to handle a simple dispute, the next step is to initiate a contested-case proceeding before the workers compensation commissioner. The Iowa Workers Compensation Commission recommends that you consider hiring an attorney at this time.
Skilled individual support for your Des Moines workers compensation claim
The attorneys at Graham, Ervanian & Cacciatore LLP are dedicated to helping find the right solution for your workers compensation claim in Des Moines. We offer the skills and sophistication of a large firm—and we provide the services of a small firm to address your personal needs.
