Workers’ Compensation Claimant Awarded Wheelchair-Accessible Van and Compensation for Spouse’s “On Call” In-Home Health Care

by Admin | Aug 4, 2014 | WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

In July 2014, the Nebraska Supreme Court expanded the definition of “medical, surgical, and hospital services… [and] appliances,” as set out in Neb. Rev. Stat. §48-120(1)(a), to include a new type of appliance: wheelchair-accessible vans. In Simmons v. Precast Haulers, Inc., 288 Neb. 480, __ N.W.2d __ (2014), the Court awarded a wheelchair-accessible van as […]

Deputy Christenson Elaborates on What Constitutes “Notice of an Injury” Under ICA §85.23

by Admin | Jul 10, 2014 | WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Recently, in Small v Crinc LC, Deputy Christenson elaborated on when a Claimant will be barred for failure to give adequate notice under ICA §85.23. Deputy Christenson noted that ICA §85.23 requires an employee to give notice of the occurrence of an injury to the employer within 90 days from that occurrence unless the employer has actual knowledge […]