On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Jan 24, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Workers in industries from construction to music may be exposed to significant noise levels on the job. As a result of this exposure, they may suffer occupational hearing loss. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, occupational exposures cause...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Jan 13, 2020 | workers' compensation
A work-related accident involving heavy machinery may result in a degloving injury. Degloving is a type of avulsion injury that may occur on a farm or in an industrial setting when a body part or clothing gets caught in a mechanism. It can affect the upper or lower...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Jan 7, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
It is important for Nebraska workers to understand how dangerous forklifts can be. Every year, there are multiple fatalities from forklift accidents. Today we will take a look at some of the most common types of forklift accidents. This can allow workers to better...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Jan 2, 2020 | workers' compensation
As a result of a workplace accident, some Nebraska workers suffer persistent disabilities or difficulties that do not allow them to resume their normal job even after a period of medical recovery and rehabilitation. In such a case, a worker may need to explore other...
