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Preparing for a Workers Comp Hearing in Iowa

When you’ve been injured in a work accident, you likely want to get your benefits and move on. Filing a claim and wrapping it up quickly is likely your top priority. Unfortunately, it may not be so simple to do. 

If you’ve been denied workers compensation benefits, you may need to appeal your denial. That can lead to a workers comp hearing in front of the Iowa Workers Compensation Commissioner. How do you prepare for that? 

If you’re struggling to act now, you may need help preparing for a hearing with a lawyer. Reaching out for help now can help you prepare for your hearing and get the information you need for a successful outcome.

Your Evidence for an Iowa Work Compensation Appeal 

When you’re preparing for a hearing, gathering evidence for your workers comp claim may be your first step. You should have the reason for your denial available, which can help you and your lawyer find evidence for your claim that proves you should receive workers comp benefits. 

For example, let’s say the insurance company claimed there was a lack of evidence that you were injured in a work accident. In these cases, your attorney might focus on proving that your injuries did happen because of your job. That might include extra visits to the doctor for examples, as well as further testing and interviews with any eyewitnesses. Your Iowa workers compensation lawyer can help you gather this evidence. 

Your Iowa Workers Comp Hearing Proceedings

Once you have the pieces for your claim, you’ll need to take that claim to a workers comp hearing. Typically, this is a formal meeting between you, your employer and insurer, and the workers comp commissioner. 

During this meeting, your lawyer will present your additional evidence, arguing for your workers comp benefits. The insurance company may also provide their evidence that you shouldn’t be given work comp benefits. 

When all evidence and arguments have been made, the commissioner will then review the evidence. From there, they’ll decide whether you should receive workers compensation for your suffering. If you’re approved, you’ll receive your benefits shortly. If you’re denied, you and your lawyer can discuss your options for appealing the denial again.

Prepare for a Hearing with an Iowa Work Comp Lawyer

If you’ve been injured at work, your workers comp benefits are vital to your recovery. Unfortunately, your employer may not agree, leading to a hearing that could decide whether you receive benefits. That’s tough to face alone, especially if you’re still suffering because of your injuries. 

When you’re preparing for your hearing in Iowa, your attorney at Pothitakis Law Firm, PC can be a major part of your claim. They can give you the guidance you need when you’re heading to court and aren’t sure where to begin. 

If you’re struggling to recover, reach out for a free consultation. Give us a call at 319-754-6400 or visit us online to learn more about your workers comp hearing and how we can help you. 



About the Author:

Pothitakis Law Firm P.C.


For the last two decades, Nicholas Pothitakis has been making certain that the Iowans he represents get the support, resources, and money they deserve after being injured in an Iowa work or traffic accident. With offices in Burlington and Keokuk, Iowa, Mr. Pothitakis and his staff at the Pothitakis Law Firm are dedicated to fighting for the rights of their injured clients.... View full business profile here: Pothitakis Law Firm P.C.





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