NEBRASKA GENERAL CONTRACTORS SHOULD TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO ENSURE THAT SUBCONTRACTORS HAVE VALID WC POLICIES BEFORE PROCEEDING TO WORK WITH THE SAME

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Apr 3, 2019 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

The Nebraska Supreme Court recently reminded general contractors of the obligation it has over subcontractor employees. Appealing an award of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court,  the defendant in Martinez v. CMR Construction & Roofing of Texas, 302 Neb. 618 (Mar 22, 2019) alleged it was not a statutory employer under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-116 […]

BAYLOR EVNEN, LLP HOSTS ANNUAL WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SEMINAR

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Mar 25, 2019 | FIRM NEWS

Baylor Evnen has a history of providing excellent educational material as well as practical information at our annual seminars. This year the focus is specifically targeting all aspects of Workers’ Compensation.  We are also excited to announce our guest speaker, Michele Stuart, an expert in cyber investigations.  If you are a current client or have […]

HELP SUPPORT LOCAL NEBRASKANS

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Mar 25, 2019 | BLOG, FIRM NEWS

The attorneys and staff of Baylor Evnen are deeply concerned for everyone impacted by the flooding. We ask others to join us in donating to one or more of the many organizations helping our fellow Nebraskans during this difficult time.

BAYLOR EVNEN ATTORNEY PAUL BARTA TESTIFIES BEFORE NEBRASKA LEGISLATURE REGARDING PENDING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BILLS

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Mar 13, 2019 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Recently, Baylor Evnen attorney Paul Barta testified on LB 526 before the Business and Labor Committee at the Nebraska Unicameral. LB 526 is a bill introduced largely by the Plaintiff’s bar with the intention of increasing the amount of temporary total disability benefits that a Plaintiff may receive. Paul Barta, on behalf of Nebraskans for […]