Business Details
Your Trusted Personal Injury & Workers Compensation Law Firm in Mason City, IA
At Fitzsimmons Law Firm, we are dedicated to enforcing safety rules that protect our community from wrongful death, personal injury, and workers' compensation violations. Our team represents hardworking individuals against insurance companies and corporate entities that prioritize profits over safety. With decades of combined experience, we prepare every case for trial to secure fair settlements or verdicts, emphasizing courtroom readiness and continuous legal education.Our practice spans personal injury, workers' compensation, and bad faith insurance claims, with a focus on holding wrongdoers accountable. We maintain affiliations with prestigious legal institutions and have successfully advocated for clients in complex cases, ensuring access to necessary medical treatment and financial compensation.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Premises Liability
Construction Accidents
Head Injuries
Burn Injuries
Dog Bites
Insurance Bad Faith
Highlights and features
- We prepare every case for trial to maximize settlement outcomes.
- Our attorneys teach legal seminars on trial strategy and black letter law.
- We authored the Iowa chapter of a national legal treatise on foreseeability.
- Our team includes former prosecutors and faculty members of leading trial institutes.
- We combine rural work ethic with cutting-edge legal training and technology.
Associations and certifications
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Keenan Trial Institute Faculty
What people say
Outstanding job
Compassionate support
Highly recommend
Battle-ready preparation
Kept informed throughout
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured by negligence in car accidents, slip-and-falls, and other incidents. Our attorneys prove liability to recover medical costs, lost wages, and pain-and-suffering damages. With trial-ready preparation, we negotiate with insurers or litigate to secure full compensation for physical, emotional, and financial losses.
Workers Compensation
Our firm handles claims for job-related injuries or illnesses, including repetitive trauma and hazardous exposure. We ensure clients receive medical treatment coverage, wage replacement, and impairment benefits. When employers deny claims, we litigate to enforce workers' rights under Iowa law for fair, long-term compensation.
Wrongful Death
We advocate for families who lost loved ones to negligence, pursuing compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional distress. Our team proves causation against liable parties, whether corporations, drivers, or property owners, to secure financial stability for grieving families through settlements or jury verdicts.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
We handle collisions involving cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles. Our attorneys investigate crashes to establish fault, recover vehicle repair costs, and prove injury severity for maximum compensation. We confront insurance companies denying liability for distracted, impaired, or reckless driving incidents.
Insurance Bad Faith
We sue insurers that unreasonably deny or delay claims for injury coverage. Our litigation proves bad faith practices to recover policy benefits, punitive damages, and legal fees. We hold companies accountable for violating contractual obligations to policyholders in personal and commercial disputes.
People
James T. Fitzsimmons
Founder & Trial Lawyer
James T. Fitzsimmons, a 1992 Creighton University Law graduate, specializes in personal injury and workers' compensation. He teaches at Keenan Trial Institute and authored Iowa's chapter in 'Negligence Policy, Elements, and Evidence.' Active in community and legal associations, he combines farm upbringing values with 30+ years of trial experience.
Brooke Loftus
Associate Attorney
Brooke Loftus, a 2021 University of Iowa Law graduate, focuses on trial practice and workers' compensation. A first-generation attorney, she brings tenacity from her Iowa roots and prosecutorial experience. She graduated from Keenan Trial Institute's BEAST program and advocates fiercely for injury victims.
Bridget Bahnsen
Office Manager
Bridget Bahnsen manages daily operations while training as a paralegal. A lifelong North Iowan, she balances family responsibilities with office leadership. Her organizational skills and local knowledge support the firm's client-centered approach to case management and community engagement.
Saje Williams
Law Clerk
Saje Williams, a Drake University Law student, contributes agricultural business expertise and tech-savviness. A former college athlete and cattle co-owner, she applies competitive drive to legal research. Her rural perspective enhances the team's understanding of clients' practical needs in injury and workers' comp cases.
Questions
What does a personal injury lawyer do?
We enforce safety rules by proving negligence in accidents, medical malpractice, or defective products to recover compensation for injuries, lost wages, and suffering.
What compensation can I get for work injuries?
Iowa law covers medical bills, lost wages, permanent impairment payments, and vocational rehab. We fight for full benefits when employers or insurers deny claims.
How are legal fees handled?
We work on contingency fees—no payment unless we win. Fees typically equal one-third of recovered compensation, with no upfront costs for clients.
Can I sue for a workplace fatality?
Yes. Workers' compensation provides death benefits for lost income and funeral costs. We also pursue third-party claims against negligent equipment manufacturers or property owners.
What if my doctor is denied?
Iowa law requires timely, reasonable medical care choices. We challenge employers' unreasonable refusals to switch doctors or approve treatments through legal action.
How long do I have to file a claim?
Statutes of limitations apply—generally two years for personal injury, three years for workers' comp. Consult us immediately to preserve evidence and meet deadlines.
