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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Jan 7, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
It is important for Nebraska workers to understand how dangerous forklifts can be. Every year, there are multiple fatalities from forklift accidents. Today we will take a look at some of the most common types of forklift accidents. This can allow workers to better...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Oct 11, 2019 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
Most people in the Omaha workforce must lift and move heavy objects either frequently or occasionally. Even office workers must lift heavy items from time to time. Workers in other industries like construction and warehousing must lift large and heavy items...
On behalf of Dowd & Corrigan, LLC | Aug 29, 2019 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
Unbeknownst to many workers in the Omaha region, some occupations expose its staff members to asbestos. Although government guidelines exist to regulate this dangerous substance, exposure can lead to workplace injuries in the form of illness. Remaining informed about...
