Keokuk Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Representing Injured Employees in Lee County and Throughout Iowa

Keokuk is a small town with a distinguished reputation. With its unique past, impressive lineage, and impressive roster of things to do and see, this community is not quite like any other in Southeastern Iowa, and our firm is extremely proud to be a part of it. When employees working in Keokuk suffer workplace injuries, our team is ready to provide dependable, sophisticated representation.

If you were injured at work, the Pothitakis Law Firm can offer the comprehensive guidance you need to get fair compensation from your employer’s insurance company. Our Keokuk workers’ compensation lawyer has been fighting for hardworking Iowans for over 25 years and has recovered over $140 million on their behalf. When you choose our firm, we will always look out for you and fight unfair treatment, including a wrongful denial of your claim. We will work hard to deliver the outcome you expect and deserve when you hire a legal professional, meaning we will do everything we can to maximize your financial compensation.

Our firm handles workers’ compensation claims on a contingency basis, so you owe no fees unless we win. Call (319) 318-0450 or contact us online to get started. Se habla español.

What Is Workers’ Compensation?

Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance most private employers in Iowa must purchase. It covers situations where employees sustain on-the-clock injuries and need compensation to cover lost wages, medical bills, and disability. An injured employee notifies their employer, who files a claim with their insurance company.

Iowa employers cannot require employees to pay for any portion of a workers’ compensation policy. Employers must exclusively cover the costs associated with purchasing a policy.

Who Qualifies for Workers’ Compensation in Keokuk, Iowa?

Many Iowans will be covered by their employers’ workers’ compensation policies. Not every scenario will trigger coverage, however.

You are likely eligible for workers’ compensation in Iowa if:

• You are employed by a private employer with at least one employee. Some limited exceptions apply, but your private employer is likely obligated to have a policy under the law if they have at least one employee.
• You suffered a work-related injury. To qualify for benefits, you must be able to prove your injury was work-related. This means you sustained the injury while you were “on the clock.” Types of injuries covered by these policies include physical injuries sustained in an accident (plus mental conditions resulting from the consequences of physical injuries), illnesses caused by exposure to chemicals or allergens in your workplace, and repetitive strain injuries caused not by one single incident but instead months or years of job performance.
• You were not doing something illegal or reckless at the time of the accident. Your claim may be lawfully denied if you were violating your employer’s policies at the time of an accident, if your intoxication caused an accident, or if you were injured due to your attempting to harm yourself or someone else.

You may have a workers’ compensation claim regardless of whether you can prove your employer was responsible for your injuries. Iowa is a no-fault workers’ compensation state, so you may be able to get benefits even if you were partially responsible for your injuries (assuming the above exceptions do not apply).

Still not sure whether you are eligible? Our Keokuk workers’ compensation attorney can assess your situation and advise whether you have a strong claim.