Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Serving Iowa & Illinois

Truck Accidents

Truck accident cases are often more complex than the standard car accident cases. They often involve multiple parties from various states. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations may also apply. The damages and injuries caused by truck accidents is often very severe. Being in a collision with a semi-truck can cause catastrophic injuries and death. A serious injury to the spine, brain or other body party can change a person’s life. All of a sudden you are off work and medical bills are piling up. You are in horrible pain and facing a lifetime of future medical and pain and suffering. Our lawyers in Dubuque handle cases like these on a daily basis. We help our clients through the complexities of medical billing and the litigation process. 

Motorcycle Accidents

One of the most important reasons to contact our Dubuque personal injury attorneys soon after a motorcycle accident is because video evidence should be preserved. Dubuque and many other cities have traffic cameras that will capture the accident. However, the video footage is often deleted if it is not requested. Our lawyers routinely request video footage of traffic cameras. Being able to preserve this video footage has helped us win or improved settlement value many times

Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle Accidents often happen because the at-fault driver does not see the cyclist. Many people injured in bike accidents have road rash, broken ribs, broken hips and shoulder injuries. It is not unusual to suffer a traumatic brain injury. If the helmet is cracked and the bicycle is damaged, be sure to take pictures and preserve this evidence. These pictures as well as photos of the injuries are extremely important for building a strong case for damages.

Wrongful Death

If you have a loved one who was unfortunately killed in an accident, our Dubuque personal injury attorneys handle wrongful death cases. These matters are often very complex and involve abrupt and unexpected loss. We take on the responsibility of working to find justice so that you can grieve. Many of our clients say they do not want what happened to their loved one to happen to anyone else. We understand that the legal process can help effect change and prevent catastrophes from happening to others.

Gas Leaks and Explosions

Accidents involving fire and explosions are devasting. These type of accidents happen frequently and often because of another’s negligence. Our lawyers have handled cases involving e-cigarettes exploding, houses fueled by propane exploding, explosions due to a pipeline leak and explosions in a work place. People often end up in the burn units of hospitals after sustaining second and third degree burns. Injuries like these cause disfiguration and lifelong trauma both physical and mental.

Dog Bites

What is one of the most important things to do if you have been bitten by a dog? Our lawyers advise people to take pictures of the bite wound. These pictures should be taken immediately after the bite and in the days that follow. These pictures are helpful evidence because they help demonstrate the severity of the injury and pain and suffering.

People often ask our lawyers if they have a case. We always want to find out. Initial consultations in personal injury cases are free. Our fees are based off a percentage of what we collect for you. Clients do not pay us out of pocket. Bringing a personal injury case can be expensive because experts are often times needed to prove the case. We usually advance the considerable money that is needed to win a personal injury case.

Injury cases can be highly complex and require diligence, skill and finesse by the attorney for representation to be effective. Our lawyers know how to handle the various aspects of personal injury case with ease. We regularly litigate, communicate with insurance carriers on behalf of clients, settle case prior to filing a lawsuit, and help clients handle medical bills. Part of our service that is included with any personal injury case is managing the medical bills that can pile up and working to compromise those bills after money has been collected.

Workers’ Compensation

Our lawyers are experienced and talented at representing people who have been injured at work. Iowa workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. This means that people may collect workers’ comp benefits no matter who is at fault for the injury. Workers’ compensation benefits may be available as long as the injury arose out of and in the course of employment. In recent years Iowa workers’ compensation has become exceptionally nuanced and complex because of legislative changes in 2017. Our attorneys know these changes and what they mean for injured workers. Our Dubuque personal injury lawyers represent workers across various fields including trucking, medical, construction, education, sales, office, food industry, retail and factory work. We handle all kinds of workers’ comp cases including:[4] 

Shoulder Injuries

Any worker using their arms is at risk of suffering shoulder injuries at work whether either because of a single event or because of repetitive use over time. Construction workers, roofers, and factory workers are some of the people who often suffer injury to their shoulders. An injury to the rotator cuff can have lasting effects on your ability to work or in your daily life. Iowa’s work comp law is extremely nuanced when it comes to paying out permanency benefits for a shoulder injury. Having a lawyer who is experienced in handling shoulder injuries can make a significant difference in the amount of compensation or settlement money that is paid. Our lawyers have handled countless shoulder injuries over the last 10 years.

Back Injuries

Many people say there is nothing worse than back pain especially pain that radiates down one leg or both legs. Truck drivers, CNAs and laborers are some of the workers who often experience herniated or bulge discs that are work related.  Our lawyers know how to guide people with these injuries through the various phases of the workers’ compensation system and help them achieve maximum benefits.

Neck Injuries

Neck injuries are disabling and often require surgery and significant time off work. Unfortunately, workers who suffer neck injuries, as well as any work injury, often find themselves in a vulnerable position and at the mercy of their employer or its insurance carrier. Things that will likely come up include work restrictions, nurse case managers, return to work programs, functional capacity evaluations, child support withholdings, independent medical exams, and complications from surgery. Our lawyers handle off these issues and more on a daily basis for injured workers.

Hip Injuries

Hip injuries usually happen when a worker falls or is hit by something like a forklift backing up. These injuries can alter the way a person walks and also cause problems to the back and knees. Our Dubuque lawyers who practice in workers’ compensation are experienced in navigating hip injuries.

Head Injuries

Injuries to the brain can impair cognitive functioning including memory and personality. They can also impair physical abilities including coordination. Unfortunately, the seriousness and permanent nature of brain injuries often goes unnoticed even after a significant head trauma that causes a brain bleed. This is because the brain bleed heals. Our lawyers know that the symptoms of a brain injury go on after the brain stops bleeding.

Crush Injuries

Crush injures happen when a heavy object at work falls on your foot or other body part. Usually there is no broken bone but the pain does not go away. These injuries often result in serious injuries. One common diagnosis we see is complex regional pain syndrome. Our lawyers understand these injuries and are able to help.

Workers also suffer injuries to the Arms, Elbows, Hands, Legs, and Feet. An experienced attorney can help unlock Second Injury Fund benefits for many people with these injuries. The Second Injury Fund is a way to achieve benefits from the State of Iowa because of a work injury.

There is no risk to the injured worker in contacting us to discuss your case. Our fees are based off of a percentage of what we are responsible for collecting. Our fees do not apply to workers’ comp money that is being paid voluntarily. There are many things that we can do to add value to a workers’ comp case.

Estate Planning and Probate

Our lawyers also help people prepare wills, trusts, financial power of attorneys and medical power of attorneys. These documents are important for making sure that your wishes are carried out by others when you are not in a position to make decisions. A will directs the court on how to disburse your property upon your death. Wills are also important for people with children because it allows you to identify who will serve as guardian if you die before you child is an adult. Some people need a trust so that they can ensure their children have financial resources after their death. Trusts are also helpful in avoiding probate and keeping financial matters private. A financial power of attorney allows someone other than you to help with financial affairs. These can be useful in a variety of circumstances including during the period of time before death and when you are unable to make decisions. A medical power of attorney gives others directions relating to the decision to stop medical care. Our attorneys also know what to do after someone dies and when a will needs to be probated or a trust needs to be administered. Sometimes people need to contest a will or a trust for various reasons usually relating to someone not carrying out the deceased’s wishes or intentions. Our lawyers handle probate litigation involving these situations which can be stressful and complex.

Call Us to Talk About Your Case

If you were injured in an accident or at work, you should contact our experienced personal injury attorneys at (563) 556-0078. There is a free, no-obligation consultation available, where you can talk to one of our lawyers about your personal injury or workers’ compensation case. Our lawyers will take your call or respond to your email. We are happy to talk to you and answer your questions.