The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in Nebraska and throughout the U.S. According to the United States Department of Labor, approximately one in five workplace fatalities occurs in construction. Not only is the employer responsible for providing a...
Month: March 2022
Could my job cause asthma and require workers’ comp benefits?
Certain work environments may expose employees to substances that cause occupational diseases such as asthma. Nebraska’s Workers' Compensation Act allows you to apply for benefits to recover from an occupational disease even if you may have had a preexisting...
Should you see the company doctor after a workplace injury?
In the aftermath of a workplace injury, you are likely overwhelmed mentally in addition to the physical pain you feel. Though you may not have all of your faculties, there are rules about which doctor you can see in certain instances if you seek workers' compensation....
