Navigating a workers’ compensation claim is a complicated task, and having a preexisting condition can make receiving the compensation you deserve even more difficult. Thankfully, Nebraska law is on your side, and our workers' comp lawyers at Dyer Law work hard to...
Worker’s Compensation
Who Is Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in Nebraska?
Trying to decide if your workers' comp case is worth pursuing? Determine your eligibility under Nebraska workers’ compensation laws first. Understanding if you meet the workers' comp requirements can be especially difficult for independent contractors and other...
Nebraska Workers’ Compensation: How Long Can You Receive Benefits?
Our clients often ask us, “how long can I stay on workers’ comp?” Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question. There are several types of workers’ compensation benefits, each with individual protocols and restrictions, and benefit timelines can vary...
3 Common Reasons Your Workers’ Comp Claim May Be Denied
Receiving a workers’ compensation claim denial after suffering a workplace injury can feel overwhelming and seem permanent. Employers and their insurers often deny claims for unjustified reasons in the hopes that claimants will become frustrated and forego the...
Empathy > Sympathy: Dyer Law’s Unique Approach to Workers’ Compensation
At Dyer Law, we know all too well how a work-related injury can divert the course of someone’s life in the blink of an eye. We also understand how complicated it can be to successfully maneuver the legal process—and why it’s extremely helpful, and often necessary, to...
5 Things to Do After a Workplace Injury
Injuries at work can happen at any time and can be a confusing situation to deal with. However, as an injured employee, you may be entitled to compensation for missed work, medical care, mileage reimbursement, and certain other benefits after your accident. Hiring a...
When to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Experiencing an injury at work is possible no matter your occupation. After you experience a workplace accident, you may wonder if or when it is right to hire a workers' compensation attorney. Here are 9 scenarios where you should consider hiring a lawyer. You Don't...
Omaha, NE – Worker Injured in Fall on S 17th St
Omaha, NE (February 5, 2021) – The police, firefighters, and medical personnel responded to the scene of a workplace incident at the Mi Mama’s Tortilla Factory. Reports from authorities show that at 4:13 p.m., on February 3, crews were notified that a male fell into a...
Omaha, NE – Construction Worker Injured in Fall on S 42nd St
Omaha, NE (November 13, 2020) – A workplace accident reported in the Omaha area left one person seriously injured on Wednesday morning. Just after 10:30 a.m., on November 11, the Omaha Fire Department responded to the site of an accident on South 42nd Street....
Common Myths about Workers’ Compensation
Helpful Insight of Dyer Law You have rights if you are injured while at work or if you are involved in a job-related accident. It is important to understand those rights fully in order to make an informed decision. According to the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act,...