Not Consulting With An Attorney. Bad for Your Health?

Now that is attention grabber.  But the more people I meet, the more I believe it when it comes to Nebraska work injuries.   Insurance companies are intent on controlling your health care – at your expense. Under Nebraska law,  →

Insurance Companies and Facebook, They’re Watching You…

A few months ago I spoke to Bridget, a part time college student and full time certified nursing assistant. While helping move a patient at work, Bridget suffered a low back spinal disc injury.  She immediately reported the work injury  →

Trial Result, Increase of Benefits and Additional Medical Treatment

Sometimes it appears that employers just get tired of paying out claims.  Unfortunately this comes at the expense of the injured worker. So what do they do? They go out and get a “second opinion” from another doctor. Frequently the  →

Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits Under Nebraska Law

Under Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Law, injured workers are entitled to a vocational rehabilitation assessment if he or she cannot return to “suitable employment” as a result of a work injury.   Our office has represented numerous clients through the vocational  →

Independent Contractor or Employee. Who Do You Think You Are?

We’ve heard this story quite a bit lately.  Worker suffers an on the job injury and the employer claims the worker is an independent contractor.  Its a growing trend in many industries.  And the reason is simple. Companies can save  →