Helen Donnelly III

Helen Donnelly III works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Iowa. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Helen Donnelly III handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Iowa, including Back and Spine Injuries, Workers Compensation, Denied Claims, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In Iowa, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Helen immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Helen Donnelly III's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 20 years of experience in Iowa workers' comp law, Helen knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Helen Donnelly III primarily serves clients in Iowa City and the surrounding Iowa area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Iowa and were injured at work, contact Helen's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.