Workplace Injury Attorney Omaha, NE
You went to work. You did your job. And now you are hurt, out of income, and unsure what happens next.
Workplace injuries upend everything. Medical bills pile up fast. Your employer’s workers’ compensation carrier starts managing your care. And you quickly realize the system is not set up to maximize your recovery. It is set up to minimize the company’s costs.
Horgan Law represents injured workers throughout Nebraska. We know how employers and insurers manage these claims and we know how to push back.
Workers' Compensation vs. Personal Injury
Most workplace injuries involve workers’ compensation, Nebraska’s no-fault system that provides benefits regardless of who caused the accident. But workers’ compensation has limits. It covers medical bills and a portion of lost wages. It does not cover pain and suffering.
In some cases, a third party other than your employer caused or contributed to your injury. A contractor. An equipment manufacturer. A property owner. When that happens, you may have a personal injury claim in addition to workers’ compensation, and that claim can recover the full range of damages including pain and suffering.
We evaluate both avenues and pursue every source of compensation available to you.
What You Are Entitled To
Through workers’ compensation:
- Medical treatment related to your injury
- Temporary disability benefits while you cannot work
- Permanent disability benefits for lasting impairment
- Vocational rehabilitation if you cannot return to your previous job
Through a third-party personal injury claim (where applicable):
- Full lost wages and lost earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Common Workplace Injuries We Handle
Construction accidents
Falls, equipment failures, scaffolding collapses, electrocutions
Repetitive stress injuries
Carpal tunnel, back strain, joint damage from repeated motion
Forklift and machinery accidents
Crush injuries, amputations, severe lacerations
Slip and fall injuries
Wet floors, uneven surfaces, inadequate lighting
Falling object injuries
Tools, materials, or equipment dropped from height
Vehicle accidents on the job
Delivery drivers, field workers, transportation employees
Exposure injuries
Chemical burns, toxic fumes, hazardous material contact
How Employers and Insurers Fight These Claims
They will dispute whether your injury happened at work. They will question whether your treatment is necessary. They will push you back to work before you are ready. They will offer a lump sum settlement that sounds significant but does not account for your long-term needs.
We document everything from day one. We work with medical professionals to establish the full extent of your injury and what your recovery requires. We make sure you are not pressured into returning to work prematurely or settling before you understand what your injury will cost you long term.
Statute of Limitations
Nebraska workers’ compensation claims must be filed within two years of the accident. Third-party personal injury claims carry a four-year deadline. Do not wait. The sooner we start, the more evidence we can preserve.
Get Help Now
You went to work in good faith. Your employer and their insurer should not profit from your injury at your expense.
Horgan Law handles workplace injury cases on contingency. You do not pay upfront. You do not pay unless we win.