by Jeff Putnam | Mar 20, 2018 | Business, Legal, Medical
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...
by Jeff Putnam | Aug 16, 2016 | Legal, Medical, Workers' Compensation
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 –...
by Jeff Putnam | Apr 27, 2016 | Legal, Medical, Workers' Compensation
What do you think is the most dangerous non-lethal job in the United States? Construction? Manufacturing? Actually according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare careers (such as nurses, nurse’s aides, and orderlies) number among the most hazardous of...
by Jeff Putnam | Apr 29, 2014 | Legal, Medical, Workers' Compensation
When you are injured at work, the general rule is that any injury occurring in the course of your employment will be covered by your employer’s workers compensation insurance. However, there are some exceptions to the rule. Cases that are not covered by workers’...