Workers’ compensation
We Can Help if You Are Laid Off or Fired After a Work Injury!
February 16, 2021 | Workers' compensation
Have you been injured at work? Your injury may put you out of commission for a while as you recover. You may already be asking questions like, ‘What will happen to my job?’, ‘How will I provide for myself and my family while I recover?’, ‘Will I be able to return to work?’ or ‘Will Read More…
When Should I Hire an Attorney for Workers Compensation?
December 14, 2020 | Workers' compensation
Injuries suffered in the workplace or illnesses resulting from work can have a devastating impact on the lives of victims. If you have suffered a work-related illness or injury, you may be wondering what to do next. The first step should be to seek medical attention and notify your employer of your injury. The next Read More…
Nebraska Choice of Doctor in Workers’ Compensation Injuries
January 3, 2020 | Workers' compensation
In Nebraska when you are hurt on the job, you have a right to choose your own doctor. This is one of the most important rights you can exercise to ensure that you receive the treatment you need. If your employer tells you right after you are injured that you have a right to choose Read More…
Vocational Rehabilitation—a valuable workers’ compensation benefit
December 4, 2019 | Workers' compensation
In Nebraska when an employee is hurt at work, and they have a permanent injury that prevents a return to the job the employee did at the time of the injury, he or she may be entitled to vocational rehabilitation. This can be the case for injuries to the body as a whole (back and Read More…
Settling your workers’ compensation case
October 30, 2019 | Workers' compensation
If you have been hurt at work and you have had your treatment and you’re at maximum medical improvement (MMI), which is a way of saying your condition is stable and not likely to improve, the insurance company may ask if you want to settle. It’s your decision whether or not you settle the case Read More…
Medical Care in Workers’ Compensation
October 1, 2019 | Workers' compensation
If you have been hurt at work, you may know that your employer (or, more likely, their workers’ compensation insurance company) has to pay for your medical treatment for your injuries. However, insurance companies go by what your doctor puts in writing, not what he or she tells you in your examination. Therefore, it is Read More…
Mileage and Expenses in Workers’ Compensation
| Workers' compensation
If you have been hurt at work, you may know that you’re paid for your time off because of the accident and that your medical expenses are paid without a co-pay. However, there are a few additional benefits that you may not know about, and the insurance company is not going to tell you about Read More…
What is the difference between a traumatic injury and a repetitive motion injury under Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Law?
August 12, 2019 | Accidents, Workers' compensation
Technically, there are three types of injuries under Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Law: A “traumatic” injury, such as a car accident, fall, lifting injury, etc. A traumatic injury occurs at a discreet point in time with a clearly identifiable beginning and end. A “repetitive” or “cumulative” injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or a hearing loss Read More…
The Insurance Industry Does Not Care About You
July 18, 2019 | Accidents, Personal injury, Workers' compensation
The Insurance Industry Does Not Care About You… The above statement is very likely true across the entire insurance spectrum, whether it be a health insurer doing their very best to deny you treatment that should be covered, an auto-insurer engaging in bad faith on personal injury settlements, or your homeowner’s policy premiums that you’ve Read More…
Workers’ Compensation: when does negligence matter?
December 24, 2018 | Workers' compensation
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. That means basic negligence by an employee or employer does not affect entitlement to benefits. In fact, the only time basic negligence comes into play is when an employee is injured while on the job due to the negligence of a third party. So when, if ever, does negligence Read More…