Insult to Injury – Where is My Workers’ Compensation Check?
It’s bad enough to be injured on the job, to be dealing with doctors’ offices and procedures, pain and discomfort, to be wondering how to pay bills on a reduced income (worker’s compensation benefits in Nebraska are generally 2/3 the amount of a regular...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and workers’ compensation benefits
This spring the coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting us all in one way or another. Some are sick, many are out of work, while others continue to work and risk exposure to the virus. Those working in healthcare and first responders are obviously in danger of contracting...Reporting Injuries – New Nebraska Caselaw
A recent Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals decision could narrow the time frame an employee has to give notice of an injury to an employer. The Nebraska law states “no proceedings for compensation for an injury under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation...Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
Following a work injury, when you have completed most of your treatment and your physician has placed you at MMI (maximum medical improvement) an FCE may be ordered to determine if you are physically able to return to employment, and the work functions that are safe...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...Google Rating
About Jeff
Jeffrey F Putnam is a personal injury attorney and workers compensation attorney located in Omaha, Nebraska. If you have head, neck, or back injuries from your job or an auto accident, call today.