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Omaha Workers' Compensation Blog

What are your rights as an injured construction worker?

Construction is a dangerous job, but the inherent risks that come with this job do not preclude injured workers from a full and fair recovery. After an accident on a construction site, it can be beneficial for an injured Nebraska or Iowa worker to seek legal help in order to…

To what workers' comp benefits are Nebraska employees entitled?

First, don’t confuse workers’ compensation benefits with unemployment benefits. They are not the same. Workers’ compensation is an insurance policy that is carried by employers to cover work-related injuries sustained by their employees. If an employee is injured while on the job, this insurance policy provides coverage for things such…

Scaffold accidents can cause serious injury

Every day throughout the state of Nebraska, construction companies and contractors setup scaffolding as a means of working at height. While this is a great way to ensure the quality of the job, it’s important to remember that there is risk involved as well. According to the Occupational Safety and…

Learn more about permanent disability benefits

There is nothing worse than the thought of a serious workplace accident that causes permanent disability. When this happens, your life will be changed forever. In addition to the personal changes you will go through, a permanent disability can result in lost wages and medical bills that never seem to…

What can you do if your workers’ compensation claim is denied?

If you were injured on the job, if you are unable to return to work, it goes without saying that you should learn more about filing a workers’ compensation claim. It is your hope that you’re able to receive compensation for your injuries until you are able to return to…