Patricia Vargas

Patricia Vargas 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.

Patricia Vargas handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Iowa, including Burn Injuries, Chemical Exposure, Workers Compensation, 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 Patricia immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Patricia Vargas's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 32 years of experience in Iowa workers' comp law, Patricia knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

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