Burlington Workplace Accident Attorney
Helping Injured Workers Recover Compensation After Serious Accidents
When a workplace injury happens, your life can change instantly. You might be facing lost wages, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about your future. At Pothitakis Law Firm, our Burlington workplace accident lawyer helps injured workers pursue the compensation they deserve after suffering serious injuries on the job. We understand how physically and financially devastating a workplace accident can be, especially when it happens in high-risk industries like construction, manufacturing, or transportation.
Our goal is to help you focus on healing while we handle the legal process—from filing your workers’ compensation claim to pursuing additional compensation if a third party is responsible for your injuries.
Contact our Burlington workplace accident lawyer by calling (319) 318-0450 today!
Common Types of Workplace Accidents in Burlington
Workplace accidents can happen in almost any industry, but certain jobs come with higher risks. In Burlington, workers in construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and transportation often face hazards that can lead to serious injuries.
Below are some of the most common types of workplace accidents our firm handles:
Construction Site Accidents
Construction workers are exposed to some of the most dangerous working conditions. Heavy machinery, power tools, and elevated work areas all increase the likelihood of serious injuries. Falls from ladders or scaffolding, being struck by falling objects, or getting caught between machinery are common incidents.
Electrical shocks and burns also occur when proper safety procedures aren’t followed. Even workers who take every precaution can get hurt if someone else on the job site is negligent. When a construction accident leads to injury, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits and possibly additional damages from a third-party claim if a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or another party contributed to your accident.
Manufacturing And Industrial Accidents
Manufacturing facilities across Iowa are filled with heavy machinery, conveyor systems, and production lines. These environments require constant attention to safety, yet accidents still happen when equipment malfunctions or safety protocols are ignored.
Workers in manufacturing may suffer crush injuries, amputations, chemical burns, or repetitive stress injuries from years of physical labor. Faulty equipment and inadequate training are often key factors in these accidents. At Pothitakis Law Firm, we can help investigate the cause of your injury and ensure you receive full benefits under Iowa’s workers’ compensation laws.
Why Choose Pothitakis Law Firm?
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Top-Rated by Injured Workers Across IowaOur clients trust us — and their reviews show it. We’re proud to be recognized for our dedication, compassion, and the real results we’ve delivered to injured workers just like you.
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Free, Flexible Consultations – Your Schedule, Your Terms
Whether you prefer to meet in person, over the phone, or virtually, we make it easy for you to get trusted legal help — wherever and however you need it.
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We Know the Insurance Company's PlaybookOur team understands how insurance companies operate — and we use that knowledge to build stronger, smarter strategies that protect your rights and maximize your benefits.
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Work Injury Law Is All We DoWith over 25 years of focused experience, our firm handles only workers' compensation and work injury cases. This level of specialization allows us to navigate every case with unmatched precision and expertise.
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You Don’t Pay Unless We Win
We represent our clients on a contingency fee basis, which means there’s no upfront cost. If we don’t win your case, you don’t owe us anything — it’s that simple.
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Over $140 Million Recovered for Injured WorkersWe have a long-standing track record of success, securing over $140 million in benefits and settlements for our clients. Our results reflect our relentless commitment to fighting for the compensation injured workers deserve.
See Our Success Stories
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$1 Million Workers Slip and Fall
After hearing, the Deputy Workers’ Compensation Commissioner entered an award fully in favor of the Claimant finding him permanently and totally disabled. The Decision resulted in an award with the present value of in excess of $1 million. In addition, the Defendants were ordered to pay the Claimant’s medical expenses for the remainder of his life.
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$450,000 Partial Commutation
In 2013, our client was a truck driver who was fatally injured in a tragic auto accident. He was married at the time and as a result his wife was entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits. Those benefits would end upon her death or shortly after she were to remarry. The surviving spouse was finding it difficult to live on the weekly Workers’ Compensation benefits and for other reasons wanted to have the money paid in a lump sum.
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Workers’ Comp Appeal Results in Settlement
Pothitakis Law Firm pursued this claim for in excess of three and a half years. Mr. Pothitakis conferenced with the claimant’s doctors and obtained reports over those years to put the claimant in the best position to obtain a favorable result at hearing. When the initial decision was inappropriate, Pothitakis Law Firm filed an appeal and was successful on that appeal.