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Omaha Workers' Compensation Blog

What Documentation Do I Need to Support My Workers’ Compensation Claim?

To support your workers’ compensation claim in the face of challenges, the documents you need may include a first report of injury to show that the injury happened at work and medical records from before the accident to show that your injuries are due to the work accident and not…

What is the Process for Negotiating a Settlement in a Workers’ Compensation Case?

If you and your lawyer agree that it is advisable for you to accept a lump sum settlement in your workers’ compensation case, your lawyer can review the settlement offer, negotiate to increase the amount, and then petition the court to approve the settlement. Most cases that reach the lawsuit…

Can I Be Forced to Return to Work Before I am Physically Able to Do So?

Workplace injuries do not solely affect the injured worker. Co-workers are affected because they must pick up the slack. Employers become short-staffed and must find ways to cover the injured workers’ workload, whether by hiring temporary staff or overloading employees. If you have suffered a serious workplace injury, your employer…