More and more, people call our office – afraid to report a work injury. They say, “Maybe this isn’t a big deal.” Or, “If I wait, maybe the pain will get better.” Or, “If I report my injury, I am going to mess up that nice sign on the wall with the number of days […]
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State of Nebraska Legislative Session 2017: The Good News and the Bad News for Workers’ Compensation
Several bills are under consideration at the 105th Nebraska Unicameral Legislature that, if passed, will impact Nebraska workers’ compensation claims. Two bills are particularly advantageous to injured workers: LB 147 and LB 181. LB 147, introduced by Senator Matt Hansen, would require a thirty day notice to an employee receiving disability payments if those […]
Important Workers Comp Bill in the Legislature
Bill introduced to allow injured workers a second opinion examination. Would help combat the overuse of company doctors in work comp. twitter.com/unicamupdate/s…
What to Do if You are Bitten by a Dog in Nebraska
You are walking down the street, working in your yard, or visiting a friend – when suddenly a dog approaches and bites you. You were not trespassing, and of course you were not antagonizing the dog or threatening the dog’s owner. Except for a few exceptions, Nebraska is unusual in that owners are strictly liable […]
What is MED PAY? And why should I have it?
Med Pay is an optional coverage usually offered by auto insurance carriers (in Nebraska) that covers medical costs related to an automobile accident. Depending upon the coverage you purchase, it will cover up to a limit of (usually between $1,000 to $25,000 – sometimes more) for each passenger in your car, and fault is NOT […]