Comings and Goings at the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court
Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Administrator Glenn Morton has announced his retirement after 28 years of service with the court. Ms. Tamara L. Walz will assume duties as the new Administrator on...
Who is responsible for successive accidents when they occur with a different employer or insurance carrier? (Nebraska)
Who is responsible when an employee sustains an injury as a result of a successive accident? What if the employee is with a new employer? Or a new insurance carrier? The answer to this question depends...
Iowa Workers’ Compensation Refresher: Cardiovascular Injuries
The Iowa Supreme Court has adopted special rules regarding compensation for cardiovascular injuries. In order for an employer to be found liable for a cardiovascular injury, the employee must prove that...
Iowa Supreme Court’s Holding in Evenson v. Winnebago and the New Start Date for Permanent Benefits
On June 3, 2016 , the Iowa Supreme Court issued a substantive opinion in Evenson v. Winnebago. The Court’s decision included a number of findings, including that an employer’s matching contribution to an...