On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Sep 24, 2019 | Firm News, Workplace Accident
Employment in the grain industry comes with its share of unique risks. As you may imagine, handling and storing grain to help feed an entire nation is typically a very large operation requiring many workers and precise attention to safety. When a workplace accident in...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Sep 20, 2019 | Firm News, Workplace Accident
The state of Nebraska is famous for its contributions to the American meat production industry. However, the state also contributes significantly to the national agriculture industry as well. Farming on a very large scale is not exactly a popular occupation, but it...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Aug 1, 2019 | Firm News, Workplace Accident
Trenches are a typical part of many jobs, especially in the construction industry and when working with utilities, but they also carry a very high level of risk — higher than many workers realize. If there is a trench collapse, workers can be buried and...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Jul 11, 2019 | Firm News, Workplace Accident
Do you always report even minor workplace accidents and injuries to your employer? Two examples of minor accidents include tripping over debris and getting struck by a lightweight falling object. To most Omaha workers, incidents like these do not seem to be worthy of...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Jun 6, 2019 | Workplace Accident
Consumers rarely see loading dock workers, but these employees are essential to most Nebraska industries. Unfortunately, this type of occupational environment contains many workplace accident hazards. Although workers’ compensation provides employees with...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Apr 26, 2019 | Workplace Accident
The grain handling industry provides a necessary source of income to many residents in Omaha and other areas in Nebraska. These workers are grateful to have a job that is secure and pays fairly well, but it is critical to understand the hazards associated with this...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Apr 3, 2019 | Workplace Accident
Road workers put their lives and physical well-being at risk every time they report for duty. Fortunately, the majority of these workers go home every evening with only fatigue to complain about. However, there are occasions when the worst happens, and road workers...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Mar 1, 2019 | Workplace Accident
Those who believe they are good at multitasking may be taking risks if driving is a part of the work they do. Delivery drivers, semi drivers, construction equipment drivers are just three examples of jobs that require workers to spend a lot of time behind the wheel....
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Jan 25, 2019 | Workplace Accident
There are many employees in the United States who drive a company car as a part of their daily job responsibilities. This company car could feel like it belongs to you — especially if you spend a lot of time in it. You might even use the car when you’re...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Jan 18, 2019 | Workplace Accident
Scaffolding was not made to be risk-free. It was made to be useful. In fact, scaffolds are an integral part of most construction jobs because of the ease with which workers can erect them and disassemble them. They allow construction workers to get to places and set...
