The Compensability of Idiopathic Falls: Did the Fall Arise Out of the Employment?
In order to be compensable, an injury must both “arise out of” employment and occur “in the course of” employment. Every employer, not specifically excepted by the provisions, must provide, secure, and...
Important Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Update
The Nebraska Workers Compensation Court recently announced that effective January 1, 2015, the maximum weekly income benefit under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act will increase to $761.00. This...
Court of Appeals of Iowa Confirms the Importance of Accurate Medical Histories in Cases Regarding Causation
Recently, in Bakken v Orwig Inc, the Court of Appeals of Iowa affirmed a dismissal of a Claimant’s Petition on the issue of causation. Essentially, the issue surrounded two conflicting opinions from...
Plaintiff’s 10 Month Delay in Reporting Injuries Found to be Untimely
In March, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court ruled in Vallin v. Nebraska Beef Ltd., Doc. 208 No. 0299, 2014 WL 1045700, that Plaintiff’s act of waiting 10 months to report his alleged work-related...