Can an assault at the grocery store be the basis of a workers' compensation claim?

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2/18/2012
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Can an assault at the grocery store be the basis of a workers’ compensation claim?

Yes, this report of four Dahl employees being injured in a fight resulted in criminal charges against two females. See the KCCI story 4 Workers Hurt In Grocery Store Fight, dated February 6, 2012 with mug shots and a photo of the store. Workers in furthering the employees business are covered under workers’ compensation. It’s no different than being held up like some motel night clerks have been. One we represented was shot in the leg by the robber. He was paid. Tom Wertz over in Cedar Rapids represented another suffering from PTSD after being held up. Even though it’s criminal activity it’s still a valid and compensable injury.

What else are we seeing in recent news stories about workers’ compensation claims. Well there is the construction worker from Tama who suffered a head injury, (additional link to Benda Ag worker injury) there is the backhoe operator accident near Crescent, Iowa who ended up trapped in the water filled cab and a fellow worker had to break the glass to rescue him (great job!) The photo is pretty interesting to see it stuck in the mud. Worker comp claims are complex to pursue without having a lawyer. It’s that simple. The insurance adjusters are not on your side, even when they are friendly they are not your friend. So don’t forget it. I’ve been handling these claims for over 30 years and they have gotten more complicated not less. So call us if we can help you.

If you have a similar type of case and require the services of an attorney call us for a free consultation. 515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com. We answer questions and provide legal advice about similar claims every day.

Construction worker suffers head injury in Tama County
DesMoinesRegister.com
A man working on construction fell and sustained a severe head injury Monday afternoon at Benda Ag Service in eastern Tama County, authorities said. The man's name wasn't released. He was flown to University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, according to ...
Worker injured in backhoe accident in Iowa
The Republic
AP CRESCENT, Iowa — Authorities say the operator of a backhoe was injured when the machine tipped over and landed in a small body of water near Crescent in western Iowa. The Pottawattamie County sheriff's office told KETV-TV in Omaha, Neb., ...
Construction worker hurt in fall near Vining
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
ELBERON, Iowa --- Firefighters and EMTs rushed to Benda Ag Service on County Road V18 after a construction worker fell. The incident happened about 4:40 pm Monday but few details were available. According to the Tama County Sheriff's Office, ...

Category: Workers' Compensation

After a worker is injured is when they need the support of their employer the most. But injured workers aren't given a level playing field. The company doctor often times is not helping them and the case manager isn't either. The worker is left alone to fend for themselves and to make mistakes that result in lower benefits or fewer weeks of benefits. Some are sent back to work too soon. There is only one person on your side and that understands this system. If your lawyer doesn't understand the nature of this claim you've got the wrong lawyer. Steve Lombardi has practiced in the area of workers compensation for over 30 years. He's tried hundreds of cases for more than one thousand clients. If you'd like help finding a competent lawyer we do assist people in locating a lawyer in Iowa or in Illinois. Call us.

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Steve Lombardi, Attorney