On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Oct 25, 2019 | Firm News, Industrial Workers' Accidents
As you know, the meatpacking industry is responsible for taking care of countless families in Omaha. The work is difficult and often dangerous, but the income it provides attracts many employees. Nebraska residents are proud of the state’s reputation for...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Sep 7, 2019 | Firm News, Industrial Workers' Accidents
Industrial workers’ accidents plague many Nebraska employees, but the meat-packing industry is particularly dangerous. Some of the injuries that affect the industry include serious cuts, amputations, back strain, repetitive movement injury and many others. The...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Jun 21, 2019 | Firm News, Industrial Workers' Accidents
Nebraska is one of the nation’s top producers of high-quality meats. Omaha Steaks, for example, supplies citizens across the country with premium cuts of beef, chicken and pork. Meatpacking plants provide many job opportunities to workers, but they are not...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Apr 29, 2019 | Industrial Workers' Accidents
Industrial work settings pose many accident risks to Omaha employees. One of the worst examples of industrial workers’ accidents involves losing an arm, leg or another body part to dismemberment or amputation. These extreme injuries typically impact victims for...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Mar 19, 2019 | Industrial Workers' Accidents
Our law firm has helped many workers in the Omaha meatpacking industry pursue and acquire compensation for their suffering. However, employment in any kind of plant or factory can lead to industrial workers’ accidents. Explosions and fires are two types of...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Feb 9, 2019 | Industrial Workers' Accidents
For most of us, our work is more than just a job. It provides us with a way to care for our families and comes with many personal rewards. Industrial employees typically enjoy the work they perform and are not just there for a paycheck. Most industrial employees like...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Nov 12, 2018 | Industrial Workers' Accidents
There are many reasons why industrial accidents happen, but the good news is that those causes can be mitigated. If workers and employers know the risks, there’s an opportunity to reduce the exposure of people to hazards on the job. Not all industrial accidents...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Nov 1, 2018 | Industrial Workers' Accidents
There are a number of jobs in America that are not safe, no matter how much care you take to avoid injury. After reviewing the data on workplace injuries, these jobs have been identified. Knowing the risks you face could help you avoid working in these industries or...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Oct 9, 2018 | Industrial Workers' Accidents
It is always important for those working industrial jobs to have access to the right safety equipment and support to do their jobs right. One thing that can help reduce workplace injuries is having an occupational health provider partnership. If an employee suffers an...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Sep 6, 2018 | Industrial Workers' Accidents
As a worker in an industrial field, you’re constantly on alert. You know that a single mistake could lead to major accidents that could seriously hurt you or others around you. Industrial accidents occur fairly often, but the reality is that many are...
