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Your Trusted Iowa Injury & Workers' Compensation Law Firm
Walker, Billingsley & Bair is an Iowa-based law firm with over 100 years of combined experience across its five attorneys. Since 1975, we have prioritized personalized service, representing clients in personal injury, workers' compensation, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, estate planning, and real estate matters. Our contingency fee model ensures clients pay nothing unless we secure compensation. We emphasize transparent communication, returning calls and emails within 24 hours, and dedicating focused attention to each case.Our team avoids mass-marketing tactics, handling a limited caseload to maximize client outcomes. With offices in Des Moines, Ankeny, Newton, and Marshalltown, we serve all of Iowa, offering homebound and by-appointment consultations. Our attorneys have authored educational resources to help clients avoid costly legal mistakes, reflecting our commitment to client empowerment and ethical representation.
Services
Work Injuries
Car Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Personal Injury
Dog Bites
Wills & Estates
Real Estate
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of combined experience advocating for injured Iowans.
- Our contingency fee model ensures no upfront costs for personal injury cases.
- We prioritize personalized communication, returning calls within 24 hours.
- Our attorneys have authored legal guides to help clients avoid common pitfalls.
- We handle cases across Iowa, including remote and homebound consultations.
What people say
Fair settlement
Guided through process
24/7 availability
Financial security secured
Prompt communication
Services
Work Injuries
Our attorneys specialize in Iowa workers' compensation claims, helping clients secure benefits for medical expenses, lost wages, and permanent disabilities. We assist with denied claims, underpaid benefits, and third-party liability cases. With decades of experience, we guide clients through complex legal processes while holding employers and insurers accountable for fair treatment.
Car Accidents
We represent victims of car accidents in Iowa, pursuing compensation for medical bills, property damage, and pain and suffering. Our team challenges unfair insurance settlements and proves liability in cases involving distracted driving, drunk driving, or multi-car pileups. We educate clients on avoiding common mistakes that could jeopardize their claims.
Motorcycle Accidents
Our firm advocates for motorcycle accident victims, countering biased insurance tactics that often favor car drivers. We handle cases involving severe injuries, wrongful death, and uninsured motorists. We emphasize the importance of medical documentation and challenge low settlement offers to ensure fair compensation for long-term impacts.
Personal Injury
We handle diverse personal injury cases, including slip-and-falls, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Our approach focuses on proving negligence, quantifying damages, and countering insurer defenses. We emphasize thorough evidence collection and expert testimony to maximize client recoveries while maintaining transparent communication.
Dog Bites
Under Iowa's strict liability law, we help dog bite victims recover compensation for medical treatment, scarring, and emotional trauma. Our attorneys work with medical experts to document long-term effects and negotiate with homeowners' insurers. We educate clients on preserving evidence and avoiding recorded statements that could harm their claims.
People
Corey Walker
Attorney
With over 28 years of experience, Corey Walker specializes in personal injury and workers' compensation law. He authored educational resources to help Iowans avoid legal mistakes and has secured significant settlements for clients statewide.
Kathryn (Beth) Walker
Attorney
Kathryn Walker focuses on estate planning and real estate law, providing comprehensive legal solutions for families and property transactions across central Iowa.
Erik D. Bair
Attorney
Erik Bair represents clients in personal injury and workers' compensation cases, leveraging his construction industry background to understand workplace injury complexities.
Nicole Merrill
Attorney
Nicole Merrill specializes in motorcycle accident cases, advocating for victims of negligent drivers and uninsured motorists throughout Iowa.
Jake Oeth
Attorney
Jake Oeth assists clients with real estate transactions and estate planning, ensuring legal compliance and protecting client interests in property and inheritance matters.
Questions
What is your fee structure for personal injury cases?
We work on a contingency fee basis, charging 33–40% of the recovery with no upfront costs.
How long do I have to file a workers' compensation claim in Iowa?
You must report a workplace injury within 90 days and file a petition within 3 years under Iowa law.
What should I do immediately after a car accident in Iowa?
Seek medical attention, document the scene, report to authorities, and contact our firm before speaking to insurers.
Can I receive workers' comp benefits if my injury is permanent?
Yes, Iowa law provides for permanent disability benefits based on impairment ratings and lost earning capacity.
What compensation can I claim after a dog bite in Iowa?
Victims may recover medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and disfigurement damages under Iowa's strict liability law.
Do you offer free consultations for injury cases?
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation consultations to evaluate your case and legal options.
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