Workers’ compensation
Workers Comp Questions and Answers – Omaha NE
October 12, 2023 | Workers' compensation
Most employers are required by state laws to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance is designed to compensate workers that have been injured while on the job. It provides these injured workers with a financial cushion when they are unable to work due to a work-related injury or illness. Workers’ compensation covers wage loss and Read More…
Trucking Injury – Workers Comp Attorney Iowa
October 10, 2023 | Workers' compensation
Have you been injured in a truck accident? If you’re a truck driver, you’re at high risk of being injured in a truck accident primarily because of spending hours on end behind the wheel on a day to day basis. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, you may be wondering what to do Read More…
New Prosthetic Technologies for Amputation Injuries from Work-Related Accidents
September 19, 2023 | Workers' compensation
Employers have an obligation to provide workers with a safe working environment. While many employers take steps to ensure the safety of their workers, accidents still do happen. When workplace accidents occur, employers are required to pay their workers compensation through worker’s compensation insurance. Does Workers Compensation Cover the Cost of Prosthetics Workers compensation insurance Read More…
5 Things I Would Never Do!
September 14, 2023 | Workers' compensation
As a workers’ compensation attorney who has practiced law for 20 years in the State of Nebraska, here are… 5 Things I Would Never Do! if I were ever hurt at work. 1. I would NEVER fail to report my injury to my supervisor immediately 2. I would NEVER go to a doctor chosen for Read More…
Iowa Meat Packing Company Injuries
August 31, 2023 | Workers' compensation
Working in the meat processing industry isn’t easy. Workers not work for long hours at physical jobs but are also exposed to a wide variety of hazards on a day to day basis. Workers in meat packing companies are especially at high risk of being injured. Fortunately, Iowa, like many other states, has a workers Read More…
Nebraska Meat Processing Plant Injuries
August 29, 2023 | Workers' compensation
Meat processing plants are hotspots for accidents and injuries. The fast-paced environment is physically demanding. Employees work with sharp cutting tools and various other types of equipment. They are also at high risk of contracting infectious diseases. Fortunately, workers that are injured at work or suffer an occupational disease are eligible for workers compensation. Below, Read More…
The Serious Injuries Semi-Truck Drivers Face Every Day
August 24, 2023 | Workers' compensation
Semi-truck drivers spend hours at a time behind the wheel. They are not only exposed to the risk of injury while driving but also while performing other duties in their workplace. Below, we take a closer look at some serious injuries semi-truck drivers commonly suffer. Common Serious Injuries Semi-Truck Drivers Suffer Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) Read More…
Semi-truck Drivers and Back Injuries
August 22, 2023 | Workers' compensation
Being a semi-truck driver can be a risky job. Spending hours on the road puts you at significantly higher risk of being injured in a motor vehicle accident. This is made worse by the size and weight of the semi-truck. Because these trucks are so large and heavy, they are more difficult to control. The Read More…
Semi-truck Drivers and Brain Injuries
August 17, 2023 | Workers' compensation
Being out on the open road with miles ahead of you can be relaxing. Driving a semi-truck can be a fulfilling job. However, it comes with many risks. Spending hours at a time behind the wheel of a large vehicle puts you at great risk of being involved in an accident. When this happens, drivers Read More…
Semi-truck Drivers and Neck Injuries
August 15, 2023 | Workers' compensation
Being a semi-truck driver exposes you to many risks of injury. These go beyond the risk of being injured in a truck accident. Semi-truck drivers can be injured while carrying out various other work related tasks such as loading and unloading the truck. They can therefore suffer a wide range of injuries. Neck injuries are Read More…