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If you’re beginning to navigate the often complex world of workers’ compensation in Omaha, this Resource Center is your starting point. Here, you’ll find articles and insights covering various aspects of Nebraska’s workers’ compensation laws, each designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and understanding. As every individual’s situation is unique, these resources serve as a guide to the basics of workplace injury claims, medical benefits, and legal rights. Authored by Colin Theis, an experienced Omaha Workers’ Compensation Attorney, this content aims to offer practical advice and clear explanations. Remember, while these articles are informative, there’s no substitute for personalized guidance. For advice tailored to your specific situation, don’t hesitate to call Theis Law Offices for a free consultation.

The Basics of Workers' Comp Benefits

Explore key benefits for workplace injuries in Omaha, covering medical and wage loss compensation.
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What to do After a Workplace Accident

Guidance on immediate actions after a workplace accident in Omaha, from reporting to medical care.
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Transitional Duty in Nebraska’s Trucking Industry

This article provides an explanation of two transitional duty programs and how they affect your Work Comp Claim.
Understand Your Rights

Choosing the Right Workers' Comp Attorney in Nebraska

11 Steps to Follow When Evaluating a Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Nebraska.
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Theis Law Officers: Successfully Fighting for Injured Workers

With over two decades of experience, Colin Theis has been a steadfast advocate for Nebraskans and truck drivers across the nation, securing the compensation they rightfully deserve for workplace injuries. When facing a work-related injury, one quickly learns that employers’ insurance companies are prompt in their efforts to reduce their own liabilities. Navigating through Nebraska’s workers’ compensation claims, Colin stands as an expert ally on his clients’ side. He is committed to ensuring that his clients are not overlooked by insurance companies, advocating for the essential medical care and financial compensation they are entitled to.

Jason A. v. White Trucking and Standard Iron
$715,000.00 combined workers’ compensation and personal injury settlement. Jason injured both of his feet when steel fell on him while it was being unloaded off his flatbed trailer.

Confidential Settlement
Confidential settlement of a workers’ compensation death case in excess of $545,000.

Larry H. v. Larry Peterson Construction
$420,000 workers’ compensation settlement. Larry injured both of his legs when he fell from a ladder.

Bob L v. Jonathan Isaacson & David Typer (Nationwide)
$400,000 personal injury settlement. Bob sustained multiple bone fractures in an automobile accident.

Fern T. v. Werner
$300,000 workers’ compensation settlement. Fern injured her back when she was raising the landing gear on the company truck.

Kevin S. v. Werner
$265,000 workers’ compensation settlement. Kevin injured his back and neck when a box fell on him as he was securing the door outside of the trailer.

Tim C. v Werner
$256,875 workers’ compensation settlement. Tim injured his shoulder, neck, and back when his truck was hit by another vehicle.

Dan S. v. Schreiers Lumber
$240,000 workers’ compensation settlement. Dan injured his back when he rolled the company truck.

Mike S. v. Werner
$225,000 workers’ compensation settlement. Mike injured his neck and left shoulder when struck by a vehicle while in the trailer.

Richard S. v. Crete Carrier Corp.
$194,500 workers’ compensation settlement, plus payment of a $8,150 MSA. Richard was injured when a palletized load of landscaping material tipped over on him while unloading.

Roy S. v. Crete Carrier Corp.
$165,000 personal injury and workers’ compensation settlement, plus funding of a $54,256.43 MSA. Roy slipped and fell on ice while making a delivery, injuring his head and shoulder.

Debbie M. v. Heritage Point Communities
$163,000 workers’ compensation settlement. Debbie injured her back while lifting a patient at a nursing home.

Tommy B. v. Werner
$150,000 workers’ compensation settlement. Tommy injured his back cranking landing gear on the company truck.

Confidential Settlement
$150,000 personal injury settlement resulting from a wrist injury sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Walter F. v. Fed Ex
$150,000 workers’ compensation settlement plus $33,448.48 MSA. Walter injured his back while lifting a box.

William P. v Werner
$140,000 workers’ compensation settlement, plus payment of a $28,752 MSA. William sustained a back injury when he was lifting a rolltainer from the trailer.

Daniel Z. v. Greater Omaha Packing
$130,000 workers’ compensation settlement. Daniel injured his back when he fell through a hole in the floor.

Michael T. v. Crete Carrier
$125,000 work comp settlement for a neck injury sustained when he was dollying down the trailer.

Tina A. v. Sarpy County
$120,000 workers’ compensation settlement. Tina injured her shoulder during a training exercise.

Stuart P. v. Werner
$115,000 work comp settlement plus $35,000 MSA for back and foot injuries sustained when products fell on him during the unloading of an unsecured load of products.

Jean D. v. Werner
$115,000 combined workers’ compensation and personal injury settlement. Jean injured his back in a MVA while working.

Patrick W. v. Martin Marietta
$101,500 workers’ compensation settlement. Patrick was diagnosed with bi-lateral carpal tunnel syndrome from over-use at work.

Karla O. v. Progressive and Travelers
$100,000 personal injury settlement. Karla got t-boned by an underinsured driver and injured her right arm, head, neck and back.

Andrew K. v. Shelter
$100,000 personal injury settlement. Andrew was hit by an uninsured driver and injured his hand.

Kerry B. v. FL Smidth
$99,900 workers’ compensation settlement. Kerry injured his shoulder while lifting a post.

Daniel T. v. Werner
$99,000 workers’ compensation settlement. Dan was in the back of his truck asleep when his co-driver crashed the truck, injuring his head, back and shoulder.

John G. v. Hunt Transportation
$99,000 workers’ compensation settlement plus $24,796.20 MSA. John injured his hip when he fell out of his truck.

Priscilla F. v. Hy-Vee
$95,000 personal injury settlement. Priscilla slipped and fell, injuring her knee.

Larry S. v Werner
$90,000 workers’ compensation settlement. Larry sustained a head injury in a fall from his truck.

Marc M. v. Werner
$90,000 workers’ compensation settlement. Marc injured himself when he stepped down wrong as he got out of his truck.

Dustin D. v. Werner
$90,000 workers’ compensation settlement. Dustin slipped and fell on ice, injuring his neck, back, right shoulder.

Deron H. v. Werner
$80,000 workers’ compensation settlement. Deron injured his back and shoulder when he fell out of the cab of his truck.

Confidential Settlement
$80,000 personal injury settlement resulting from a neck injury sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Madouya A. v. Werner
$79,900 workers’ compensation settlement. Madouya injured his arm and leg in a roll-over accident.

Dillon L. v. C-Tec
$75,000 workers’ compensation settlement. Dillon fell from a significant height and injured his back.

Kachina J v. Werner
$74,900 workers’ compensation settlement. Kachina injured her neck when she was unloading a rolltainer.

Diane A. v. Vensure Employer Services
$65,000 workers’ compensation settlement. Diane was diagnosed with bi-lateral carpal tunnel syndrome from over-use at work.

Scott B. v. Roto-Rooter
$62,500 workers’ compensation settlement. Scott injured his back pulling heavy equipment up steps.

Garry W. v. Werner
$60,000 workers’ compensation settlement. Garry injured his knee while on the job and underwent a total knee replacement.

Confidential Settlement
$125,000 workers’ compensation settlement resulting from bilateral foot injuries sustained by a truck driver making a delivery.

Confidential Settlement
Settlement of workers’ compensation case in the amount of $145,000, plus funding of a MSA in the amount of $33,448.48, for a back injury sustained by a truck driver lifting a heavy box.

Confidential Settlement
$101,500 settlement of workers’ compensation case resulting from bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.

Jimmy D. v. Werner
$115,000 combined settlement of workers’ compensation and personal injury case, for a Werner driver who injured his back in a roll-over accident.

Jared M. v. NPPD
$75,000 settlement of workers’ compensation case. Jared injured his knee, and then overcompensated and injured his other knee as a result of the initial injury.

John G. v. Crete Carrier Corp.
Settlement of workers’ compensation case in the amount of $99,500.00, plus funding of a MSA in the amount of $24,796.20, for a hip injury sustained by a Crete Carrier driver in a fall from his truck.
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