What Types of Cases Does Gallner & Pattermann Handle?

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Gallner & Pattermann, P.C. handles two main categories of cases: workers' compensation and personal injury. The firm states it chooses to work only with injured people, and it serves clients in Western Iowa and Nebraska from its Council Bluffs location.

Workers' Compensation Cases

The firm's workers' compensation practice covers a range of situations that arise after a workplace injury, including:

  • Denied claims — when an employer or insurer rejects a claim
  • Delayed payment — when benefits are late or withheld
  • Loss of wage and income — recovering pay lost while unable to work
  • Medical wage benefits — the medical and wage components of a claim
  • Construction accidents
  • Packing plant injuries
  • Psychological injuries
  • Workplace exposure — harm from hazardous substances or conditions
  • Proper medical care — disputes over the treatment an injured worker receives
  • Union worker representation

Personal Injury Cases

On the personal injury side, the firm lists the following case types:

  • Car accidents
  • Trucking accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Highway accidents
  • Dog bites
  • Industrial third-party claims — claims against parties other than the employer
  • Workplace injuries
  • Wrongful death

Who This Firm Is For

If you were hurt on the job in Iowa or Nebraska and are dealing with a denied claim, delayed benefits, or a dispute over medical care, the workers' compensation side of the practice is the relevant fit. If your injury came from a vehicle crash, a dog bite, or an industrial incident involving a third party, the personal injury side applies. The firm also handles wrongful death claims for families.

The site lists a free consultation line at 712-323-0999 for anyone deciding whether to reach out.