Lincoln Workers’ Compensation And Personal Injury Blog
Should Nebraska Packing Plant Workers Be Protected With Higher Safety Standards?
When there is a global pandemic occurring, it can make even normal things risky. For essential workers who must continue to work throughout the situation, it can be even more frustrating. They rely on their employers to provide them with a safe workplace. According to...
Nebraska Medical Center Seeking To Prevent Farm Work Injuries
Working on a farm can involve many hazards. Silage piles are particularly hazardous when the proper safety steps are not taken. Workers can fall from piles and experience severe injuries. Piles can also collapse, which leads to a risk of suffocation or even loss of...
Nebraska bill supports workers’ compensation for first responders
If you work as a first responder, then you know the mental toll the job can take on you. While it certainly can be a physically demanding job at times and you have the ability to get workers' compensation for physical injuries, the system seems to ignore the mental...
How important is proper lockout/tagout?
When servicing machines, workers must be wary of hazardous energy. This is simply the electrical, thermal, mechanical, hydraulic or other types of accumulated energy inside machines and equipment. When working on machines or near them, individuals are vulnerable to...
Looking Back at Trucking Regulations in 2020
Trucking regulations changed in 2020 due to the pandemic. Here is a look back at how 2020 changes for trucking. Be SAFE!
FMCSA Extends and Expand Emergency Declaration
FMCSA Extends and Expands Emergency Declaration The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that the Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19 is extended until February 28, 2021. In addition to the requirements and applicability outlined...
9 Winter Workplace Safety Tips You Didn’t Know
Working during winter feels more like survival of the fittest than an everyday challenge. The risks are even tenfold for employees who have to work and drive outdoors. Here are nine winter safety tips that should keep you safe during this trying season.... Be...
How can I keep my teen safe when he rides his motorcycle?
While most teenagers dream of getting their first cars, there are others who have their hearts set on a bike. As a parent, you may have already heard the horror stories and feel anxious about following through with the purchase. Unfortunately, motorcyclists do face...
Nebraska’s ongoing challenges with truck accidents
Despite federal oversight of commercial trucking and guidelines covering a range of topics from trucker fatigue to driver logs to impaired operation and more, Nebraska continues to struggle when it comes to keeping people safe from semi-truck collisions. Records form...
Large truck collisions can impact families in various ways
If you were hit by a large truck, you likely have a variety of challenges to overcome, such as physical pain, financial problems and even emotional trauma. However, it is also important to think about the ways in which this accident could affect your loved ones....
