Workers’ compensation benefits come from insurance your employer carries. If your employer does not have the insurance, you cannot get benefits. However, most employers will carry it. You would be eligible as long as you meet the basic requirements to make a claim....
How can my workplace prevent deadly accidents?
The best way to avoid dealing with workers’ compensation is to work for a company that prioritizes the safety and well-being of its workers. While there is no way to completely accident-proof a construction site, the likelihood of sustaining an injury goes down...
What are the biggest safety hazards in manufacturing?
A variety of manufacturing outfits help to keep the economy of Omaha strong. However, working in manufacturing involves some inherent hazards that can put you at risk for injury. Your employer has a responsibility to manage these risks to make your workplace as safe...
Can I choose a doctor if I get hurt at work?
If you were injured on the job, you have the right to receive worker’s compensation benefits from your employer. One of the benefits is that your employer must pay for all reasonable medical and hospital services you need to recover from your injuries. In Nebraska,...
Preventable work-related injuries pass the four-million mark
Based on the most recently available statistics, preventable workplace injuries have increased. The National Safety Council reported that more than 4.6 million preventable workplace injuries requiring medical attention occurred in 2019. The U.S. Bureau of Labor...
Families may sue for relief after a fatal workplace accident
To help prevent workplace accidents, companies owe a duty of care to maintain and repair their equipment. An injury or death caused by an employer failing to provide a safe work environment may require a lawsuit to help a family recover. In 2019, a record-breaking...
Return to work faster with vocational rehabilitation
If you suffered an injury while working on the job, and you are currently not working, you may be ready to get back to earning a living. However, if your injury prevents you from performing the duties you used to do, you may be wondering what your options are....
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
When it comes to workers' compensation, most people file claims as a result of injuries. However, certain medical conditions can occur because of one's work environment. According to the Mayo Clinic, carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the pathway surrounding the...
What do you know about what workers’ comp does not cover?
Maybe you came close to injuring yourself at work recently, or perhaps the same thing happened to a coworker. Either way, you learned workers' compensation would not cover the near-injury. What other injuries does workers' compensation not cover? Insurance Business...
Taking a look at fatal road construction accidents
Whether you are a road construction worker or you drive a vehicle through a work zone, it is crucial to understand the dangers that come with this environment and take steps to keep yourself safe and avoid an accident. Work zones are dangerous for many reasons, from...
