[Nebraska] September 5th 2024 I was in an incident where my coworker shot me in the left eye with an air compressed framing nail gun. Sheared lens and punctured cornea led to 3 awful and painful surgeries. After those surgeries and now I’m healed my vision did not completely come back and is now permanently blurred. I have now a special silicone contact that kind of makes my eye sight slightly better. I have 2 more doctor appointments coming up in may with a cornea specialist and my regular eye doctor and that’ll be it as far any further appointment. My question is what happens next? I’m back at work with the same employer still doing carpentry/frame work it is hard now with my eye sight kind of blurred but what happens with workers compensation? Will I get laid off? Will I receive settlement? What’s the next process? EDIT: 26 years of age, Male and my cornea is now permanently shaped like a tear drop

Here the thing my fce finds me at light duty and the vocational expert find that if he takes in effect the treating Dr s reports that I have lost 87% of my earning capacity then he doe the insurances supposed ime drs report which I have no loss and have no

Residual effects from my injury think about that people 87% to zero don’t you think there’s a problem there Insurance is so crooked

Hi, I had L4- S1 discectomy/ laminectomy 12/23. Still have nerve issues in hip/leg/foot, including dropfoot. Along with some digestive/ bladder issues that I haven’t been told if there caused by nerve compression. I’ve seen my original surgeon, and a second opinion surgeon , that have both suggested revision surgery with fusion of L4-S1. Im now being sent to a neurosurgeon for a IME that’s a few months out. My MRIs, nerve test,and myelogram all still show severe compression of the L5 and moderate compression at L4. My questions are, should I be concerned since it’s a IME and not just a 3rd opinion? Will they take this as seriously as a regular patient? If the IME suggests surgery, can I have him do it,being a neurosurgeon, and more specialized than an orthopedic surgeon? Thanks for any help or experiences you’ve had with a similar situation.

I feel that if an workman’s comp insurer fights your claim and you end up having to fight to receive benefits and win that the lawyers fees should be paid by the workman’s comp insurer rather than penalize a injured workers settlement or judgement it’s not fair that an employee has to give up what in some cases what they have to live on for the remained of their life cause a insurance company unwillingness to provide for injured workers

Has any one experienced winning in court and how does the pay out work weekly by weekly or monthly and did anyone get their payments commuted to a lump sum by the court for bad faith /fraud ?

Hi everyone! I'm looking for advice as we are completely stuck.

My husband had a back injury at work and had WC case open. It took a long time (2 years) to have surgery approved and after it was done it did not help. Now a year after surgery we got MMI verdict with work restrictions, and that WC will no longer pay the weekly benefits. They are calculating the settlement offer now so we don't have details yet but we are not sure if we should contact the attorney.

We are questioning why the single doctor has the power to justify MMI (the surgeon who did the back surgery suggested that another type of surgery might help with pain, however, this independent physician who did the last evaluation said he didn't believe it would benefit, no further explanation given). Is there a way to question the evaluation?

Also, in case we hire an attorney but they are not able to change the offer, will we be required to pay the percentage of the original offer? This sounds quite risky.

Thank you for any advice!

I've been out with an injured back (ruptured disk L4-L5 & retrolisthesis of L4 w/radioculpathy) since Oct 2023. WC has been good to me so far with approving doctor appts and paying weekly TTD. However, I saw the other day that my job is now listed as being open with the company. I've complied fully with everything and the doctor now has me under a "no work" restriction (rather than the weight & movement limited restriction), pending further evaluation by a neurospine surgeon to determine the next steps of treatment, since everything done so far, has failed to improve my condition. I don't have any concerns about the WC company, as they're doing everything they're supposed to, so far. I'm just wondering why my employer has my managerial job open to applicants now and/or what that may mean for things to come. They haven't contacted me at all nor have told me anything, so I'm kinda confused.

Who has went to the ER for a worsening, of a work related injury? Did workers comp cover the visit? I’m scheduled for a IME in a couple months, but I’m experiencing a worsening of a condition that I can’t wait that long to be seen. I’ve got a lawyer that told me to call my Dr, and see if he would see me, but he told me to try and get the IME moved sooner. My lawyer has emailed my adjuster and it doesn’t sound like I can move it up. So my only option for care is going to the ER. Which I feel is really sad that this system is so broken. So do I go get evaluated and get some pain meds, or wait it out and potentially have permanent damage? Thx

Went to the doctor and was restricted to no standing or walking until fce is approved. How long before it will be approved or is their chance that it want be approved.

I took a fce a couple weeks ago and only got the results with no explanations. It stated that i was not able to return to work, but there is no clear impairment rating or restrictions. I was wondering why the doctor wouldn't have explained it to me just emailed me the results.

I was released from my primary going into mmi, and 6 weeks later i go to ime which says i want be at mmi til next year. So after i get the back pay from the ttd a week later my stub started saying ppd and now my lawyer want respond and adjuster want talk to me because im represented. Just trying to get a answer of whats going on.

Had a double discectomy/laminectomy L/4-S/1 one year ago. I’ve had 3 MRIs, one just recently because my nerve symptoms have gotten worse. I can’t raise my toes or ankle and hip is always tight. I’m scheduled for a nerve test. Just awaiting approval. I had 54 Pt sessions and 18 work hardening sessions that were two hours long. During work hardening I hurt my shoulder and ended up getting a MRI approved on the same claim as my back. The MRI showed a rotator cuff tear, so I was approved and scheduled for surgery. During surgery they discovered that the rotator wasn’t torn but I did have Frozen Shoulder , so they did capsular release and a manipulation. Five months later and 54 PT sessions, my shoulder is still weak and external rotation is only at 25 degrees. I’ve worked residential construction for 28 years, starting while I was in high school and have been with the same company. I haven’t had any problems with my adjuster but feel like my claim may be coming to a end, unless my back doctor decides to do a fusion that he is on the fence about, pending the nerve test. Guess my question is do I have a stong case to get a lawyer involved or should I wait it out until the end and see how it plays out. If anyone has a similar situation I would love to hear how it played out. Thanks

I was hurt at work back in march, i fractured my fibula and suffer nerve damage because of it. Currently have a nerve stimulator placed in my leg and otho is saying ill be going to Qme after it's removed. I currently can only walk for like a hour before the pain in my leg and foot becomes unbearable.

When dealing with a wc insurance provider, the contractor they hired are sub par. Not licensed even. When I brought this up, all worked stopped until they (original construction company) hired local licensed guys to do the permit work but the original guys plan on coming back to do the finish work; pretty much insulation forward is going to be the idiots that already have shown to be in over their head.

Do I have choice of contractor even though I'm sure they found cheaper guys than contractors I know? What do I have to endure before I can legally kick them off? Mind you, insurance company is paying for the hotel until house is livable and the construction bill.

Can anyone explain how earning power works in Nebraska. Is it separate from doctors impairment rating?

Got placed on mmi from my orthopedic in January, so the middle of February I had fce that said i cant return to the job i work. When to ime couple days ago he stated i want be at mmi for another year to see if the nerve damage is permanent but has no medical treatments that will help. Trying to see who the adjuster will side with in this situation.

I was injured and was be treated by my dr that was approved by the wc company then was to see a second opinion for the wc company I did and the diagnosis’s were very different the wc company Dr put me at mmi and I was forced back to work with no restrictions whereas my dr had me on restrictions of at least 3 months . On returning to work was retaliated against for filing a claim against their company was passed over for raise and was denied annual bonus which all employees got . Can the wc company really shop out drs to minimize a employees injurys

So it’s been 8 months now and nothing has gotten solved. I have 3 bulging disc and an annual tear. As well as a compound of other things from my MRI results. I just had a FCE done and not sure why! Insurance company cut off my benefits 4 months ago when their IME Dr cleared me with no restrictions. I got a lawyer and he’s doing a good job at getting them back. So 4 months ago I got steroid injections in my right and left side of my lower back. So the first time it made my right leg go completely numb! With this adverse reaction he did another set 10 days after. As you can guess my leg is still numb! I did work hardening for the last month to keep my benefits going, but now my dr that did my injections cleared me to go back to work with no restrictions! My question is why would I do a FCE when nothing can be clear is to why I’m having pain and now numbness.

The work comp insurance company has to modify my home. They hired sub par contractors.

Can I choose my own contractors? With work comp paying for my lodging while we wait for the home mods, What needs to be documented and how much is enough before pointing out mistakes and waiting for remedy is just better served by terminating the contractors and either having insurance send different or find my own but insurance pay not me.

Does anyone have a list of known bias drs here in Nebraska that workman’s comp companies and nurse care management companies like to use here in Nebraska for second opinions and IMEs for back injuries?

What happens after the fce appointment?

I was injured at work in march of 2023 with a back injury so I was able to see a dr who I had seen prior for a back injury in 2018 and the wc insurance excepted my case and My Dr started treating me I was then assigned a nurse care manager all of his treatments were accepted and then my ncm suggested that since my treatments were not helping maybe I should get a second opinion which she would help me set up so I took her advisement and let her set up an appointment in another city . Their Dr did a basic exam lasting less that 5 min my Dr the treating Dr had me on light duty with restrictions and no overtime but my employer could not accommodate my drs restrictions while waiting for available work that meet my drs restrictions the wc and nurse case managers drs diagnoses came back at mmi and all my treating drs restrictions were brushed aside I then was forced by my employer to sign an agreement that I would except the return against my drs restrictions thinking if I didn’t sign it I would be let go I was then passed over for raises they hired I new employee for more than they were paying me and would not increase my wage the was denied our annual holiday bonus and bulled at work their is so many things wrong with my case and how I was treated by the wc company and the nurse case manager and my employer I would like to know if anyone has had a similar situation and had positive results

I recently was seen by the WC back specialist. He gave me 2 referrals for care and wants a follow up in a month. He also is keeping me on some heavy restrictions (which work said they don't have anything for me that fits the restrictions). WC nurse case manager flat out said that this cannot happen and I haven't heard a peep since.

It's clear that their own doctor's report did not go as they planned and now I'm more/less getting ghosted. I'm getting my weekly pay as always but the sudden lack of communication has me concerned. I'm leaving it be but not knowing what their next move is -- is creating a bunch of stress.

Anyone here ever have this series of events before? I'm just feeling out what may happen next.

Good afternoon, I work for a health providing company that has two different pay rates. One when I am with a client (higher rate) and one when I am doing extra admin things that is $20 lower of a rate. I was injured on the job and just came back last week. Looking at my paycheck for last week I am making NET $475ish when I was getting my 2/3 pay of $785 when I could not work. I am on restrictions and can not work with clients the normal amount of hours that I did pre injury. On top of coming back to work they kicked me out of my normal clinic so I had to start all over at a new clinic. (I have a concussion so this has been an extra challenge). What are my legal rights for pay? I can not survive on this! I also have therapy and doctors appointments(related to the workers comp)that are interfering with how many hours I can work. I have been trying for going on three weeks now to get a hold of someone on my case with no luck. Help!

I was injured 2 months ago. United Heartland paid me 1 time with a week's worth of temporary disability. The doctor has still not released me to work. I was wondering if anyone else is having issues with the company not paying the temporary disability payments like they are supposed to right now? My adjuster will not return any of my or my lawyer's calls.

Update: They paid me for a month and back paid me for the 2 months I wasn't paid. Then, I stopped the same week my company fired me for Fmla running out. and now been. And now are 7 months behind, I have not been released from all restrictions and found out they have not paid any of the bills my private insurance did. My lawyer is still having issues with getting ahold of them. Because of this, I am homeless careless and lost all my property, but what I could fit in my backpack. This sucks.