Nebraska Court of Appeals Decision regarding Notice Defense

On August 16, 2016 the Nebraska Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Mohammed Ali v. JBS Distribution regarding notice and what constitutes “as soon as practicable.” On August 10, 2011 Ali slipped and fell while working. Immediately following his fall, Ali was treated on-site by JBS’ nurse, who treated Ali’s right hand, right forearm […]

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Comings and Goings at the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court

Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Administrator Glenn Morton has announced his retirement after 28 years of service with the court. Ms. Tamara L. Walz will assume duties as the new Administrator on September 7, 2016. Baylor Evnen wishes Mr. Morton the best in his retirement. For questions regarding Nebraska Workers’ Compensation, please contact Paul Barta or […]

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Iowa Workers’ Compensation Refresher: Cardiovascular Injuries

The Iowa Supreme Court has adopted special rules regarding compensation for cardiovascular injuries. In order for an employer to be found liable for a cardiovascular injury, the employee must prove that employment was both the medical and legal cause of the injury. Riley v. Oscar Mayer Foods Corp., 532 N.W.2d 489 (Iowa Ct. App. 1995). […]

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Who is responsible for successive accidents when they occur with a different employer or insurance carrier? (Nebraska)

Who is responsible when an employee sustains an injury as a result of a successive accident? What if the employee is with a new employer? Or a new insurance carrier? The answer to this question depends on whether or not the disability sustained was caused by a recurrence of the original injury, or by an […]

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