Workers’ Compensation

People don’t plan to be injured and out of work. In fact, most work injuries come unexpectedly and without warning. Most think work injuries are something visible like broken bones, sprained ankles, and wrists, or even loss of body parts. In reality, some work injuries are cumulative in nature and happen over the course of days, months, or years. Injuries…

Workers compensation can be a confusing and difficult situation for many employees in Altoona, Iowa. Suffering a work injury can change the family dynamic in an instant and threaten the livelihood of the employee that has been injured. If you or a loved one has been injured while at work in Altoona, IA, please contact Nick Platt as soon as…

Work-related injuries can be a tough obstacle to overcome. But when you hire an experienced workers’ compensation attorney near Ankeny, Iowa, it will help alleviate the stress of having a work injury and get you the treatment you deserve. Platt Law Firm has been a highly successful work comp and personal injury attorney for many Ankeny workers. He is dedicated…

According to Data USA, The economy of Johnston, IA employs 10,798 people. There are a wide variety of jobs that employ people in Johnston. Some of the most common, and largest industries in Johnston, IA are finance & insurance (1,973), healthcare & social assistance (1,456), and professional, scientific, tech services (1,036). Johnston’s economy is not heavily manufacturing-focused, but traditional office jobs…

If you’re working a job that requires you to be outside during the hot, and muggy Iowa summers you need to protect yourself from heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Make sure that you are taking adequate breaks and drink enough water.  This is critical to stay safe on the job outdoors in the summer. Common Jobs that Deal with the…

Becoming injured and dealing with what is next can cause confusion and frustration. Not knowing when you’ll be able to go back to work, and even worse if you will have money coming in. For a smooth work comp claim in Des Moines, make sure you avoid these common workers’ compensation mistakes that central Iowa residents happen to make. 1.…

Pella is a beautiful city just 60 minutes southeast of Des Moines, Iowa. The town has around 10,300 for its population and it provides a great quality of living for its residents. Pella is a community built on Dutch traditions that include Tulip Time Festival. Pella also has outstanding meat markets and bakeries in their town square. The residents pride…

Unfortunately, injuries at work in the greater Des Moines area happen and sometimes go unnoticed. There may not be an immediate injury, but later down the road, you might develop issues that hinder your working ability. When an injury occurs during working hours, it should be dealt with on time, although, sometimes, there can be a miscommunication between the employee…

At Platt Law Firm, one of the best Workers Compensation Attorney, we encourage Marshalltown residents, and employees to contact us regarding their work-related injuries, and personal injuries such as car accidents, biking accidents, and more. With the Marshalltown area only being an hour’s drive from Des Moines, we not only help people that work and live in Marshalltown, but we…

If you are injured at work, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance evaluates the benefits you are entitled to as compensation. These benefits can include medical expenses, temporary full or partial disability, healing period benefits, and permanent full or partial disability payments. Some of these benefits are payable over a long period of time—even permanently. If your condition changes in the…