Business Details
34 Years
experience
Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Mason City
At Fitzsimmons Law Firm, we are dedicated to enforcing safety rules that protect our community from wrongful death, personal injury, and workers' compensation injuries. Founded on a strong work ethic and a commitment to justice, our firm represents hardworking individuals against insurance companies, corporate entities, and individuals who violate safety regulations. With over three decades of combined legal experience, we specialize in personal injury and workers' compensation cases, preparing each matter for trial to achieve fair settlements or verdicts. Our team includes seasoned trial attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals who bring specialized skills and a deep understanding of Iowa law to every case.We prioritize client education, transparency, and ethical advocacy, ensuring our clients receive personalized attention and unwavering representation. As active members of the legal community, we contribute to continuing legal education and serve on local and state judicial committees. Our practice is built on the principle that thorough preparation and a commitment to justice yield the best outcomes for our clients.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation
Wrongful Death
Construction Accidents
Dog Bites
Burn Injuries
Premises Liability
Brain Injuries
Insurance Bad Faith
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We prepare every case for trial to maximize settlement value.
- Our attorneys teach continuing legal education courses on trial strategy.
- We authored the Iowa chapter of a national legal treatise on foreseeability.
- Our team includes former prosecutors and faculty members of trial institutes.
- We combine decades of courtroom experience with personalized client advocacy.
Associations and certifications
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Keenan Trial Institute
What people say
'Genuinely cares about every case'
'Professional and compassionate'
'Treated like family'
'Exceptional trial preparation'
'Highly recommend'
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured due to negligence in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and construction incidents. Our trial-focused approach ensures maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With decades of courtroom experience, we advocate for victims of traumatic brain injuries, burn injuries, and other life-altering conditions.
Workers' Compensation
Our firm secures benefits for clients with occupational illnesses, workplace accidents, and work-related fatalities. We handle claims involving repetitive stress injuries, hazardous material exposure, and catastrophic injuries requiring long-term care. We challenge insurance denials and advocate for full medical and wage benefits under Iowa law.
Wrongful Death
We assist families in recovering compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional trauma caused by preventable fatalities. Our representation includes workplace deaths, motor vehicle accidents, and medical negligence cases. We pursue punitive damages against negligent parties to prevent future harm.
Insurance Bad Faith
We litigate against insurers who deny valid claims or delay payments unreasonably. Our practice includes bad faith litigation for underinsured motorist claims, disability insurance denials, and commercial policy disputes. We seek punitive damages to deter corporate misconduct.
Construction Accidents
We represent workers and bystanders injured in construction site incidents involving crane collapses, scaffolding failures, and equipment malfunctions. Our cases address OSHA violations, third-party liability, and workers' compensation claims. We secure compensation for spinal injuries, amputations, and other severe workplace trauma.
People
James T. Fitzsimmons
Founder & Trial Lawyer
James T. Fitzsimmons, a 1992 Creighton University Law graduate, specializes in personal injury and workers' compensation. A National Trial Lawyers Top 100 member, he teaches trial strategy at Keenan Trial Institute and authored Iowa's chapter on foreseeability in negligence law.
Brooke Loftus
Associate Attorney
Brooke Loftus, a 2021 University of Iowa Law graduate, focuses on trial practice and workers' compensation. A Keenan Trial Institute graduate, she previously served as a prosecutor and brings tenacity to complex personal injury litigation.
Bridget Bahnsen
Office Manager
Bridget Bahnsen manages firm operations while training as a paralegal. A Newman Catholic High School graduate, she brings organizational expertise and client service experience to support the legal team's case preparation.
Saje Williams
Law Clerk
Saje Williams, a Drake University Law School student, provides legal research and technology support. A former collegiate athlete, she combines competitive drive with agricultural business experience to assist complex litigation matters.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, construction injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and burn injury cases.
How are workers' compensation claims evaluated?
We assess medical documentation, employment records, and insurance policies to build claims for workplace injuries or illnesses.
Can I sue if my workers' comp claim was denied?
Yes, we challenge wrongful denials through appeals and represent clients in contested workers' compensation hearings.
What compensation can I recover for a workplace fatality?
Families may receive wage replacement, medical expense coverage, funeral benefits, and punitive damages against negligent parties.
How long do I have to file an injury claim?
Iowa's statute of limitations is generally two years for personal injury and three years for workers' compensation claims.
Do you handle cases against insurance companies?
Yes, we litigate bad faith insurance practices, including denied claims, underpaid settlements, and coverage disputes.
