Workers' Compensation

Work-related injuries can lead to costly medical bills, loss of earning capacity and even permanent disability. Filing a workers’ comp claim can be a frustrating process – unless you have an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer representing you. At Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP, we take aggressive action to obtain workers’ comp for our clients.

A work-related injury is any injury that occurs at your workplace or stems from your work. Work injuries can include but are not limited to:

• Back injuries
• Neck injuries
• Knee injuries
• Hand injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Cumulative trauma or repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome
• Chemical exposure
• Electrical injuries

If you are unsure whether your injury is related to your work, our attorneys can offer you a comprehensive, honest evaluation of your injury and let you know whether you have a viable case.

At Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP, attorney Walter P. Thomas handles workers’ comp cases. He has represented injured workers for many years and is an experienced trial attorney. He will work to defend your rights and obtain the compensation you are entitled to. He is a seasoned courtroom advocate who will not hesitate to take your case to trial.

After sustaining a work injury, it is imperative that you contact an attorney as soon as possible. We take workers’ comp injuries on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no cost to you. Our lawyers represent clients in Nebraska and Iowa. Contact our office in Council Bluffs at 712-325-9000.