Skilled And Caring Lawyers
Getting injured on the job often brings significant fear and uncertainty. Will you be able to access medical and wage replacement benefits through a workers’ compensation claim? Will your job be waiting for you when you are able to return? What if you can no longer do the work you once performed? Instead of continuing to worry and struggling to navigate the system on your own, contact Wertz Law Firm, P.C., to learn how we can help you and protect your rights.
With more than 60 years of combined legal experience in handling workers’ compensation cases, our attorneys have helped thousands of people who were injured on the job. In fact, a few of our cases have even helped create and define the law through precedent-setting Iowa Supreme Court decisions. From our office in Cedar Rapids, we represent clients throughout Iowa.
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Our Workers’ Comp Services
Our attorneys use their decades of legal experience to meet the workers’ compensation needs of employees throughout Iowa. We handle a diverse range of cases, including those involving:
- Construction accidents: Such as falls from heights, vehicle accidents and electric shocks
- Manufacturing accidents: Such as equipment malfunctions and chemical exposure
- Meatpacking accidents: Our team is familiar with the risks in meat processing plants and is here to help
- Retail accidents: Such as slips and falls, and falling item accidents
- School accidents: Such as those resulting in injuries to teachers, bus drivers or administrative staff
- Medical worker accidents: Such as needlesticks, patient lifting incidents and patient assaults
- Foodservice accidents: Such as burns and cuts
We are committed to standing up for workers who have experienced all types of on-the-job injuries, including:
- Neck and back injuries
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Brain injuries
- Occupational illnesses
- Limb injuries
- Catastrophic injuries
- Depression and mental health challenges
No matter your industry or the nature of your injury, our team stands ready to guide you through the workers’ compensation process.
We Are Focused On You
While some law firms handle just a few workers’ compensation cases as a part of their overall practice, our entire focus is on workers’ compensation. This allows us to offer stronger representation and highly relevant legal advice based on our in-depth knowledge of what is often a complex legal area. We also limit our client base to injured workers only. We do not and will not represent employers or insurance companies. Therefore, you never need to question whether we are acting in your best interests.
We are proud of the feedback and reviews we receive from clients, who often note that our lawyers are attentive, communicate frequently and are willing to go the extra mile to achieve an excellent outcome. As a client, you can expect the same dedicated service and personalized attention.
Let Us Answer Your Questions
Please read as much information as you can about your rights on our website. However, remember there is no substitute for consulting with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney. Each case is unique. We invite you to have a free consultation with our attorneys about your case. To get started, call our office in Cedar Rapids at 319-774-2687 or submit an online contact form. We serve clients statewide.