Often times, we received questions in Nebraska regarding vocational rehabilitation. Vocational rehabilitation benefits are appropriate when an injured employee is unable to return to the work for which...

It is a continual question as to whether an independent contractor is entitled to coverage under the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Act. In general, independent contractors are not entitled to coverage under...

Given some of the recent changes in Iowa law, Baylor Evnen wanted to take the opportunity to inform employers regarding indemnity exposure for shoulder injuries. For injuries occurring prior to July 1,...

As many employers/insurers are aware – mileage reimbursement may be required for Plaintiffs having to travel for compensable medical care. The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court recently noted that for...

Given some of the recent changes in Iowa law, Baylor Evnen wanted to take the opportunity to inform employers regarding indemnity exposure for shoulder injuries. For injuries occurring prior to July 1,...

As many employers/insurers are aware – mileage reimbursement may be required for Plaintiffs having to travel for compensable medical care. The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court recently noted that for...

It is a continual question as to whether an independent contractor is entitled to coverage under the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Act. In general, independent contractors are not entitled to coverage under...

On February 20, 2017, the Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Foster-Rettig v. Indoor Football Operating, L.L.C., 25 Neb. App. 551, affirming Judge Fridrich’s calculation of an Omaha Beef football...

In the recent decision of Escobar v. JBS USA, the Nebraska Court of Appeals held that the Workers’ Compensation Court erred in ordering JBS to pay for hospital expenses that the trial court “was not...