On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Mar 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you are a paramedic in Nebraska, many people might see you as a superhero who save lives every day. However, few know what it requires to be a real-life superhero who goes to work each day and faces a variety of safety hazards. Along with the satisfaction of saving...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Feb 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
When injured at work, you may be entitled to certain benefits through your employer’s workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits can cover things such as what you spent on medical bills and a portion of your lost wages. However, you may also be able to...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Jan 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Logistics companies in Nebraska that manage the transportation of hazardous chemicals have a significant responsibility to protect the environment, the general public and the drivers who have to move the dangerous cargo to destinations across the country. You and...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Dec 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you are a construction worker in Nebraska, you might find comfort in knowing that your employer provides you with a fall-arrest harness that will keep you safe from suffering an impact injury in the event of a fall from an elevated work area. What you might not...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Nov 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
The warm and wet Nebraska summer has gone, and as Omaha workers head toward the windy and freezing cold of the winter, it might be wise to learn about the hazards you will face. At risk are not only those with outdoor occupations like emergency responders,...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Oct 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you are a construction worker in Omaha, you face an endless list of safety hazards, one of which is electricity. Electricians are not the only ones at risk because electricity will be all around you regardless of the project on which you work. Multiple electrical...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Sep 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Whether you’ve been reporting for duty at the same Nebraska office for decades or have just recently started a new job, it’s easy to take your own safety in the workplace for granted. Compared to other lines of work, such as railroad jobs, factory work or...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Aug 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
A significant percentage of the Nebraska workforce is involved in agriculture. With the prevalence of crop farming that includes grain sorghum, corn, hay, wheat and soybeans, grain bins feature in various operations. If you work at any facility at which your duties...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Jul 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you have a career in law enforcement in Nebraska, you are a perfect candidate for one or more job-related health complications. Many researchers and safety authorities say police officers are at a higher risk of suffering occupational illnesses than employees in...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Jun 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, operators of commercial trucks are members of one of the most hazardous occupations in the country. If you earn your income by hauling cargo between Nebraska cities and other destinations, you must deal with many safety...
