by Jeff Putnam | Dec 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Labor titled “Does the Workers’ Compensation System Fulfill its Obligations to Injured Workers?” highlights the danger that a worker will fall into poverty following a workplace injury. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez is...
by Jeff Putnam | Mar 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
Now that is attention grabber. But the more people I meet, the more I believe it when it comes to Nebraska work injuries. Insurance companies are intent on controlling your health care – at your expense. Under Nebraska law, injured workers have the right to...
by Jeff Putnam | Mar 5, 2012 | Legal, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Workers' Compensation
A few months ago I spoke to Bridget, a part time college student and full time certified nursing assistant. While helping move a patient at work, Bridget suffered a low back spinal disc injury. She immediately reported the work injury to her supervisor and sought...
by Jeff Putnam | Oct 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
Everyone knows about the case. Woman spills coffee on herself and sues the McDonald’s for millions. McDonald’s and other corporations cry for help that juries are out of control. Good money is going to bad frivolous lawsuits. This case becomes the poster child for...
by Jeff Putnam | Oct 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
Sounds simple enough, but too many times we talk to injured employees about worker compensation claims and we find out the employer/insurance company picked the doctor to provide medical treatment. Sometimes we even hear that a supervisor,...
