In Nebraska, if an injury happens in the workplace (or while acting in the scope of your job duties), it’s handled through a special process called workers’ compensation. As in many states, the workers’ comp system in Nebraska was set up to reduce the number of lawsuits and fault-based claims that were being made between […]
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Workplace injuries are more common than you might think. They can happen to almost any employee, from construction workers to administrative professionals. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows there were almost 3 million non-fatal workplace injuries in 2014. Factoring in the number of workers in the United States means that 3 out of every 100 […]
Read MoreMichael Khalili, attorney at Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop in Omaha, said he is seeing employers being more vigilant than ever when it comes to the safety of their employees. “This is not just for the morale of the employees but for its bottom dollar,” he said. “I have noticed more safety gear being utilized and more extensive safety trainings and videos. In […]
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Just like every other day, you get up and go to work. You talk to your coworkers and take a couple of breaks. You do your best to complete your daily tasks and hope that you can make it out of the office on time, but just before you’re about to leave something happens and […]
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