Workers’ Compensation

Several attorneys in our office are licensed in multiple states. The issue of where to file a law suit and which state has better benefits for the injured worker comes up commonly, especially in cases where the injured worker travels for work. There are certain...

When a workers' compensation injury occurs, it is important to understand the rights and rules in Nebraska regarding the initial selection of the treating physician. When an employee suffers an injury, he or she has the right to the initial treating doctor. The rules...

Our client suffers from severe asthma caused by a work-related exposure to mold. As a result, client requires a lifetime of treatment consisting of medications, home filtrations systems and inhalers. Some of client's symptoms include heavy coughing, shortness of...

If an injured worker, employer, or insurer is looking to determine which insurance carrier provided coverage during a certain time period, this information may be accessed on the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court's website using the "Search Employer Coverage" tab....

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-177 provides that a cause of action filed with the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court may be dismissed without prejudice to a future action by the plaintiff (typically, the injured worker) at any time before the final submission of the case to...

When an employee suffers a work related injury and cannot immediately return to work because of serious injuries sustained, one of the first issues that requires attention is the calculation of the injured worker's average weekly wage so that the benefits that are due...

Following an injury at work, you may be wondering whether your condition merits a case in court. The quick answer is that no one factor either guarantees or rules out whether you should pursue a workers' compensation claim. It depends on a number of interrelated...

Although they are preventable, every year thousands of work accidents occur due to overexposure to heat - heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat stroke, and indirect consequences of getting too hot, such as falls and equipment mishandling due to dizziness, disorientation,...

Click here for English. Esta es la 3a Parte de una serie de varias partes que tratan de qué debería hacerse si se sufrió un accidente en el trabajo. Vease también las partes anteriores: Parte 1, Parte 2 Parte 3 - Documentar su accidente Después de un accidente...

The short answer is that if your injuries are minor, you may not need to hire a lawyer. If you don't expect to be permanently impaired by your injury and plan to return to work after all your medical expenses have been paid by your employer's insurance, you shouldn't...