Prevention is often a key component in avoiding construction site injuries. While some accidents happen without mitigation, others may occur solely due to worker or workplace oversight. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases data on the top...
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Steps that come after an industrial accident involving amputation
Industrial accidents may lead to devastating results. Fingers often get jammed in gears and high-speed pistons risk hands and limbs with a simple slip. Whether through accident or negligence, it is important to understand what follows a catastrophic injury at work...
What you need to know about workers’ compensation
Most people understand that workers' compensation covers medical bills associated with on-the-job injuries. However, there are many more facts employees must know about it. Here are some of the most critical facts surrounding workers' comp. Employees receive workers'...
Can a workplace injury cause arthritis?
Workplace injuries continue to be alarmingly common in the U.S. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more than 2.5 million of them in 2021 alone. Luckily, most injured workers eventually make complete recoveries. While receiving prompt and...
What you can do if you receive a workers’ compensation denial
In 2021, 5,190 individuals died from work-related injuries, while 2,607,900 individuals experienced injuries from accidents on the job. Workers’ compensation is set up so that you can receive compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other expenses after an...
Can you return to work after a TBI?
Despite suffering a traumatic brain injury in Nebraska, you may have a strong desire to return to work. However, the uncertainty you feel as a result of your condition might rattle your confidence. Your recovery and the process whereby you return to work will look...
A look into the how and why of workers’ comp disability ratings
If you have a work-related injury and qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, your injury will have a disability rating. How does the disability rating process work and who assigns these ratings? Disability or impairment According to the definition provided...
What are the fatal four construction accidents?
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...
How may an occupational lung disease qualify for workers’ comp?
Based on your work, you may find yourself regularly exposed to toxic substances. As noted on the John Hopkins Medicine website, job-related health issues affecting the lungs reflect the primary cause of U.S. occupational diseases. Contrary to what many individuals...
Work-related injuries may have delayed symptoms
While an alarming number of Americans continue to die at work, you are much more likely to sustain an injury or develop an occupational illness. In fact, in the private sector in 2020 alone, more than 2.7 million Americans suffered non-fatal illnesses or injuries at...
