Recently, the Nebraska Supreme Court was faced with the issue as to whether there is a 30 day payment period and/or exposure for penalties for failure to pay within that period for settlements arising...

Recently, the Nebraska Court of Appeals in Carr v. GNH Farms was faced with the issue of when an unrelated medical condition would be considered compensable in order to treat a work related injury....

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...