NWCEF Annual Educational Seminar & Business Meeting
The annual Nebraskans for Workers’ Compensation Equity & Fairness Seminar & Business meeting will take place Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Cornhusker Lincoln Marriott Hotel. Following the...
The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Elaborates On What Factors To Consider When Determining Whether An Injury Is “Latent and Progressive” For Purposes of the Statute of Limitations
Recently, the Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed a dismissal of a Claimant’s action based on the statute of limitations defense when it found that a Claimant’s injury was not “latent and progressive” and...
Notice Regarding Change to Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Mileage Reimbursement Rate
Effective January 1, 2017, the mileage rate will become 53.5 cents per mile for travel to seek medical treatment or while participating in a vocational rehabilitation plan. This conforms to the...
Nebraska Supreme Court Vacates Unfavorable Employer Subrogation Decision in In re Estate of Evertson
On March 8, 2016 the Nebraska Court of Appeals issued a decision which had the potential to significantly impact the subrogation interest of employers and workers’ compensation insurers. The Court of...