While some workers are more at risk for toxic exposure than others, workers in nearly every occupation can be exposed to hazardous materials. From strong cleaning agents to chemicals used in the manufacturing process, exposure to toxic materials can lead to serious –...
Living with a spinal cord injury after a workplace accident
Falls and other workplace accidents may result in serious injuries, including spinal cord injuries, for workers. Depending on the location and severity of such injuries, workers who suffer spinal cord trauma may experience partial or total loss of sensation, as well...
Are you suffering from a traumatic brain injury?
After taking a blow to the head at work, it is important to keep an eye out for symptoms that could point to a head injury. Head and brain injuries can cause you a lot of trouble, and may even jeopardize your safety and life. Thus, it is important to know what a...
Ototoxicity: Hearing loss at work
Workers have historically worried about a loud environment causing damage to their hearing. Now there is a growing concern about ototoxicants – chemicals which could cause hearing damage and eventual hearing loss. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and...
What are the most common fall hazards at work?
Title: What are the most common fall hazards at work? While some places of work have more risk than others, any workplace has its share of dangers. Some of the biggest shared risks between workplaces are that of slips, trips and falls. One of the best ways you can...
Symptoms and tips for dealing with carpal tunnel
As a commercial truck driver in Nebraska, you may spend long hours behind the wheel of your rig. Although meeting hours of service requirements means taking breaks at certain intervals as safety precautions, it can also help you avoid hand and wrist issues. The carpal...
Understanding the psychological impact of a workplace injury
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?
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
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
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...
