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Is a remote employee’s injury covered under workers’ comp

On Behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | May 17, 2022 | workers' compensation

Perhaps you are among the millions of employees who now work from home, and perhaps you have suffered a work-related back injury. If you worked in the office, you would not question your eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits, but as a remote employee, are you...

A look into the how and why of workers’ comp disability ratings

On Behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Apr 30, 2022 | blog, workers' compensation

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...

Are you setting up your ladder correctly?

On Behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Apr 16, 2022 | workers' compensation

Whether you work in a warehouse, retail space, office or anywhere else, you probably use ladders either occasionally or frequently. While these tools seem relatively harmless, they can be deadly. In fact, according to the American National Standards Institute, ladders...

Machinery is a major cause of workplace amputations in the U.S.

On Behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Apr 5, 2022 | workers' compensation

Regardless of where you work, you probably rely on machines to complete your job duties. If the machinery you use includes computers, fax machines and copiers, you probably do not have much of an amputation risk. By contrast, working with heavy machinery may put your...

Could my job cause asthma and require workers’ comp benefits?

On Behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Mar 9, 2022 | workers' compensation

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?

On Behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Mar 7, 2022 | workers' compensation

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....

Statistics on flight attendants and work-related injuries

On Behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Feb 23, 2022 | workers' compensation, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries

If you work as a flight attendant, you could have to deal with various challenges on a regular basis. From passengers refusing to respect you to difficult shifts, poor sleep and emergency scenarios, this occupation comes with a number of difficulties. Unfortunately,...

How may an occupational lung disease qualify for workers’ comp?

On Behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Feb 9, 2022 | blog, workers' compensation

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...

Which employees are entitled to workers’ compensation?

On Behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Nov 16, 2021 | blog, workers' compensation

Each state has its own laws regarding workers' compensation benefits. According to Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court, many workers in the state must receive benefits if they are eligible according to the law. Compensation covers medical costs, but it can also make...

Why is workers’ compensation denied?

On Behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Nov 5, 2021 | workers' compensation

Workers’ compensation denial is rare, but it does happen. Risk and Insurance claim that 67 percent of these denials payout within 12 months. Once converted, employees stand to earn up to 50 percent more for their claims after an initial rejection. Even though the odds...

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