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Workers' Compensation is about more than your injury.
It's also about your ability to provide for yourself and family. One of the biggest, scariest questions on every injured worker's mind is this: what if this injury puts me out of the game? That is: what if you can't ever go back to doing the type of work you've done in the past? It can be frightening when your whole livelihood is built on your hands, your back, your physical ability -- when it is really hard to imagine a future that does not include the ability to, for example, lift more than 30 pounds.
Nebraska Worker's Compensation law addresses this problem in a couple of different ways. The primary one is through vocational rehabilitation, which is help finding a new job within your permanent work restrictions. The other is a method of compensation for whatever your permanent loss may be. It is important that this is evaluated properly so you don't settle your case for less than you are entitled to under the law.
It is tough to know whether the proper measure of your loss has been made without having the years of experience possessed by an attorney who focuses his or her practice on handling Workers' Compensation cases. That is why it is important that you talk to someone with experience in this area. You can start with a toll-free call to speak with an injury law attorney at (800) 665-0064.
Nebraska Worker's Compensation law addresses this problem in a couple of different ways. The primary one is through vocational rehabilitation, which is help finding a new job within your permanent work restrictions. The other is a method of compensation for whatever your permanent loss may be. It is important that this is evaluated properly so you don't settle your case for less than you are entitled to under the law.
It is tough to know whether the proper measure of your loss has been made without having the years of experience possessed by an attorney who focuses his or her practice on handling Workers' Compensation cases. That is why it is important that you talk to someone with experience in this area. You can start with a toll-free call to speak with an injury law attorney at (800) 665-0064.
Questions
It's tough to address everything that can come up in a work comp case, especially when the specific facts will be different in every situation, which is why you should call Shasteen, Morris, & Ockander, P.C., L.L.O., at (800) 665-0064 for a free consultation. Below are some links addressing some of the most common questions and issues that come up in a Nebraska Workers' Compensation case and some general information about each. However, since every case is different, none of this should be considered specific legal advice about your case.
How do I choose an attorney?
What if my claim is denied?
What if work comp has a nurse coming to my appointments?
Are they paying me the right amount for my time off?
Why do I have to go to their doctor?
Can I get a second opinion?
What if I can't go back to my job?
Why are they sending me FMLA papers?
Why do I seem to be getting the runaround?
What if the work comp adjuster won't answer my calls?
Should I be getting paid for all of my travel to appointments?
How do I choose an attorney?
What if my claim is denied?
What if work comp has a nurse coming to my appointments?
Are they paying me the right amount for my time off?
Why do I have to go to their doctor?
Can I get a second opinion?
What if I can't go back to my job?
Why are they sending me FMLA papers?
Why do I seem to be getting the runaround?
What if the work comp adjuster won't answer my calls?
Should I be getting paid for all of my travel to appointments?
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Shasteen, Morris, & Ockander, P.C., L.L.O., is a Nebraska law firm that assists injured workers and others who have been injured living throughout the state and country, including, but not limited to in and around Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island, Kearney, Fremont, Hastings, North Platte, Norfolk, Columbus, Papillion, La Vista, Scottsbluff, Beatrice, South Sioux City, Lexington, Alliance, Gering, Blair, York, Waverly, Seward, Crete, Ashland, Fairbury, Auburn, Falls City, Nebraska City, Wahoo, David City, Schuyler, Douglas County, Washington County, Cass County, Lancaster County, Gage County, Sarpy County, Otoe County, and Hall County with legal matters including Workers’ Compensation and other personal injury cases. We also often assist workers such as truck drivers who reside in and/or are injured in other states but while working for Nebraska-based employers. Disclaimer Privacy Policy
