Compensating You for Workplace Injuries
If you have been injured at work in Nebraska, you have a right to file a claim for workers' compensation benefits. At the law firm of Sibbernsen & Strigenz in Omaha, Nebraska, we provide a free initial consultation to explain your rights and guide you through the process of applying for benefits.
If your injury is not that serious, you probably won't need any further assistance from us. However, if you have suffered a serious injury or have a dispute with your workers' compensation carrier, then our lawyers will be there to help you get the benefits you deserve.
What Benefit Are Available From Workers' Compensation?
Examples of Nebraska workers' compensation benefits include:
- Temporary total compensation to replace lost wages if you can't work for a short period of time
- Permanent total disability if you are unable to return to work
- Temporary and permanent partial disability to replace lost wages if you are sent back to work part time
- Vocational rehabilitation services
- Past and future medical expenses
- Compensation for any percentage of permanent impairment you suffer from the injury
You don't have to prove your employer was negligent before you can recover compensation. You only have to prove that you were injured on the job or suffer from an occupational disease.
Can I Sue My Employer?
In exchange for workers' compensation benefits, you are not allowed to sue your employer except in cases of extreme negligence, such as removing a safety-guard from a machine. However, if your injury was caused by someone other than your employer, you may be entitled to additional compensation by filing a personal injury lawsuit against the third party. For example, a car accident occurring on the job may lead to a third-party claim against the other driver.
Contingency Fee Representation
Our attorneys handle all workers' compensation and personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that you pay no attorney fees unless we help you make a recovery.
For more information or to discuss your on-the-job injury case with a lawyer at our firm, call 402-415-0704 (866-716-9031 toll-free) or fill out our contact form.
