Last year, over 42,000 injury claims were filed in Nebraska. Many of these claims involved serious personal injuries that resulted in permanent disability.
What is Workers’ Compensation?
What Benefits am I Eligible For?
If you get hurt on the job, your employer is required to pay you workers’ compensation benefits. However, it is YOUR responsibility to show that you were working at the time of the injury or illness and that the injury or illness was caused by work. If those requirements are met, you may be entitled to:
Workers compensation claims are more common in some industries than others. Some of the most common jobs with workers compensation are in the following industries.
- Trucking and Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Health Care
- Education
- Plumbers and Electricians
- Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants
Frequently Asked Questions
Filing a Claim
Who is Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
What should I do immediately following a work injury?
Where Do I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Nebraska?
What if the injury occurred in a different state? Should Nebraska work injury laws apply?
Should I Report My Workers’ Compensation Claim?
What injuries are NOT covered by workers’ compensation?
When should I report my work injuries?
Are Mental Injuries Covered under Nebraska Law?
What is the Statute of Limitations for filing a workers’ compensation claim?
What type of information should I gather for my workers’ compensation claim?
Miscellaneous
Can my employer stop me from getting workers’ compensation benefits?
How much time do I have to report my injury and file a claim?
How much work can you miss with a workers’ compensation claim?
Unemployment vs. Workers’ Compensation
What are cumulative trauma injuries and can I be compensated for them?
What are the risks of filing a workers’ compensation claim?
What happens if I cannot return to work?
What if I caused my own injury?