KIDS’ CHANCE IS SOLICITING SCHOLARSHIP REFERRALS FOR CHILDREN OF INJURED WORKERS

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Nov 19, 2024 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Baylor Evnen is proud to support Kids’ Chance of Nebraska, a charity dedicated to providing scholarships for higher education to children of workers who have been seriously injured on the job. These scholarships help ensure that these children have the opportunity to pursue their academic dreams and build a brighter future. Our very own Tom […]

IMPLICATIONS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA INITIATIVE 437 ON NEBRASKA’S WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SYSTEM

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Oct 21, 2024 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

On the ballot for the November 5, 2024 election is Initiative 437, a measure aimed at legalizing medical marijuana in Nebraska. This initiative, if passed, would create a legal framework for the medical use of cannabis. While the focus of Initiative 437 is on providing access to medical marijuana for individuals with qualifying conditions, this […]

LEGAL STANDARD FOR MEDICAL CAUSATION AFFIRMED

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Oct 17, 2024 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

In Prinz v. Omaha Operation LLC, the Supreme Court of Nebraska affirmed a workers’ compensation award where the legal sufficiency of the medical opinions was the issue. The employee claimed that she suffered pulmonary injuries (asthma) as a result of donning an N95 mask which was required at work. Her expert wrote: “I think there […]

NAVIGATING THE “COMING AND GOING” RULE IN NEBRASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Sep 24, 2024 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Under Nebraska workers’ compensation law, the traditional “coming and going” rule holds that injuries sustained by employees while traveling to and from work are generally not compensable.  This rule is based on the idea that the commute itself is not considered to arise out of or to be in the course of employment.  Despite this […]

BAYLOR EVNEN WOLFE & TANNEHILL, LLP: PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION OF NEBRASKA (WCAN)

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Aug 26, 2024 | BLOG, FIRM NEWS, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP is delighted to announce our continued support for the Workers’ Compensation Association of Nebraska (WCAN). WCAN is dedicated to advancing the practice of workers’ compensation law, providing valuable resources, education, and networking opportunities for professionals within the field. Our firm is proud to contribute to this mission through various […]

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COURT DECISION PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR FIRST RESPONDER PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY CLAIMS

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jun 28, 2024 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

The recent ruling by the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court in Gosch v. City of Papillion examined the extraordinary and unusual standard set forth in a statute governing psychological injury claims among first responders.  This marks the first time the court has addressed the issue since the statute’s implementation in 2010. In Nebraska, workers’ compensation claims […]