MAXIMUM BENEFIT RATE FOR 2024 RAISED TO $1,094.00
On January 1, 2024, the maximum weekly indemnity benefit rate under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act will increase to $1,094.00. This amount will apply to work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on or after January 1, 2024. The new figure, $1,094.00,...
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ATTORNEYS SPONSOR & ATTEND THE NEBRASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SYMPOSIUM
Baylor Evnen was proud to sponsor the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Symposium that occurred on October 26 & 27 at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln. This event was hosted by the Workers' Compensation Association of Nebraska. This event provides continued education...
TRIAL COURT AWARDS PERMANENT TOTAL DISABILITY BASED ON LOSS OF EARNING CAPACITY FOR TWO SCHEDULED MEMBER INJURIES TO ONE EXTREMITY
For the first time following the Nebraska Supreme Court decision in Espinoza v. Job Source, USA, a trial court has awarded benefits based on loss of earning capacity to an employee with injuries to two scheduled members on one extremity under Neb. Rev. Stat. §...
MICAH C. HAWKER BOEHNKE ELECTED NEW DISTRICT 1 REP. FOR NEBRASKA’S YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION
We are pleased to announce that Micah C. Hawker Boehnke, one of our young Associate Attorneys, has been elected to the Nebraska State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section. Micah, despite having a ridiculous last name, has enjoyed great success over his last four...