Total Number of Reported Work Injuries Down, According to Statistical Report
On May 28, 2014, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court released its annual statistical report. The report summarizes information provided to the Court by employers and insurers regarding work-related...
Additional Information Regarding LB 961
In our last post, we recognized that LB 961 was recently passed by the unicameral and signed into law by Governor Heineman. The post focused on the effect LB 961 had on workers’ compensation benefits...
LB 961 Raises Benefit Rate for Volunteer Firefighters and EMTs; Changes Rules Regarding Releases
Rural and suburban governments, take note: Volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are injured in the performance of their duties will soon be entitled to a higher benefit...
Contracting Company that Did Not Require Subcontractor to Have Proper Insurance Found to be Statutory Employer
In February 2014, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court granted summary judgment for the plaintiff in William Glenn v. The Tie Yard of Omaha, Doc. 213 No. 0735 (2014). In this case, The Tie Yard of...