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Understanding the psychological impact of a workplace injury

On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Jan 14, 2021 | Workplace Injuries

When people suffer a workplace injury in Nebraska, they may spend considerable time stressing about how long they will need to take time off of work to recover. What many people do not understand is that the psychological impact of a work injury can last much longer...

What are the hazards to look out for with forklifts?

On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Oct 10, 2020 | Workplace Injuries

The last thing you want to happen on the job in Nebraska is to be injured. If you are working with large, high-powered machinery, you are more likely to suffer a debilitating injury than many other workers. When it comes to operating and working around forklifts, you...

Common back injuries at meatpacking plants can be debilitating

On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Sep 25, 2020 | Workplace Injuries

Nebraska residents who work in a meatpacking plant are often exposed to hazardous conditions. Slick floors can cause slip and fall accidents, and consistently lifting heavy slabs of meat can take a toll on the body. We have experience representing clients in...

Statistics on workplace injuries in Nebraska and the nation

On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Jun 25, 2020 | Workplace Injuries

Going to work each day can be a dangerous activity for many workers in Nebraska and the U.S. A look at how many workers die and receive injuries reveals some vital truths about occupational dangers. This information can also shine a light on jobs that pose a greater...

How does electricity make your workplace dangerous?

On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Jun 2, 2020 | Workplace Injuries

Most if not all Nebraska employees work at a place with electricity. This means there is the chance of electric shock or injury. Some may find it surprising that electric shock can happen anywhere with electricity. But you do not need to be working with high voltage...

Heavy lifting a frequent cause of injury in health care

On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Apr 30, 2020 | Workplace Injuries

The nursing profession is a multifaceted one, and while working around ill patients presents certain dangers, some of the biggest health risks you face in your profession involve heavy lifting. Nurses often have to move or shift immobile patients with little, if any,...

Can I get injured in an office?

On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Apr 16, 2020 | Workplace Injuries

When somebody mentions “dangerous workplaces,” it is unlikely that most people are going to envision an office environment. Rather, it is well known that injuries are common on construction sites and logging environments. However, even if an office is generally safer...

Do you know how to avoid depression after a workplace accident?

On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Mar 26, 2020 | Workplace Injuries

Recently, you sustained an injury at work. While you received approval for your workers' compensation claim, you could have a way to go before making a full recovery. In addition to healing physically, you could also have some mental recovering to do. See what SFM, an...

Are you aware of these restaurant kitchen hazards?

On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Feb 5, 2020 | Workplace Injuries

Rather than wait tables, you instead work in the back of the house of a Nebraska restaurant. You are a great cook, but are you as knowledgeable about common restaurant kitchen hazards as you are cooking techniques? Chron breaks down several kitchen safety tips and...

Workplace noise exposure and hearing loss

On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Jan 24, 2020 | Workplace Injuries

Workers in industries from construction to music may be exposed to significant noise levels on the job. As a result of this exposure, they may suffer occupational hearing loss. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, occupational exposures cause...

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