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A dash cam is hanging from the rear view mirror of a car.
By Harris & Associates, P.C., L.L.O January 29, 2024
Dashcams have recently become indispensable tools for drivers. It’s like having an impartial witness on board, ready to capture crucial moments that can validate your narrative in various situations.
A pen is sitting on top of a worker 's compensation claim form.
By Harris & Associates, P.C., L.L.O September 28, 2023
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 19,600 reports of workplace injuries in Nebraska in 2021 for private industry employers, with those in the trade, transportation, utilities, or manufacturing industries garnering the highest percentage of injuries.
A man is laying on the floor next to a hard hat.
By Harris & Associates, P.C., L.L.O August 10, 2023
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, private industry workers reported approximately 2.6 million nonfatal work-related illnesses and injuries in 2021.
A woman is sitting at a table talking to a man with a neck brace.
By Harris & Associates, P.C., L.L.O June 23, 2023
In 2021, there were 19,600 workplace injuries reported in the state of Nebraska, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A man in a hard hat is laying on the floor.
By Harris & Associates, P.C., L.L.O June 6, 2023
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), falling down in the construction industry is a leading cause of workplace injury and fatality. In 2022, in the construction and extraction (oilfield) industries, there were a reported 24,100 nonfatal injuries from falls.
A construction worker is sitting on the floor with a hard hat on the ground.
By Harris & Associates, P.C., L.L.O April 28, 2023
Under Nebraska law, construction workers who are hurt at the worksite are eligible to pursue compensation for their injuries. However, different issues often arise when the injured party is a non-citizen.
A building is being built with scaffolding around it.
By Harris & Associates, P.C., L.L.O April 3, 2023
Scaffoldings are often used for many construction projects that require reaching elevated heights. Workers can use the scaffolds to reach high levels to build, repair, clean, or paint structures.
A doctor is examining a patient 's knee in a hospital.
By Harris & Associates, P.C., L.L.O March 17, 2023
As an injured individual, you may be wondering whether assumption of risk can make you liable for your injuries.
A stethoscope is sitting on top of a clipboard next to a person writing on a tablet.
By Harris & Associates, P.C., L.L.O February 3, 2023
There’s no way to always protect ourselves or the ones we love from getting hurt. Unfortunately, injuries like those sustained from a traffic collision can have lasting effects not only physically but also financially.
A person with a bandaged wrist is writing on a piece of paper.
By Harris & Associates, P.C., L.L.O January 9, 2023
Being involved in an automobile wreck can be a traumatic experience, both mentally and physically. Unfortunately, there are some injuries that may not present themselves immediately after the crash but can still cause pain and long-term damage.
Two firefighters are spraying foam at a fire.
By Harris & Associates, P.C., L.L.O December 20, 2022
Beginning with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) in the 1970s, firefighting techniques started incorporating the use of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) to suppress oxygen from the blaze.