Lincoln Injury Blog

Major causes of trucker injuries

On behalf of Linscott Law posted in truck driver injuries on Thursday, January 25, 2018.

Commercial truck drivers in Nebraska face many challenges in their jobs. Driving a truck is one of the most dangerous jobs a person can have, as there are many injuries a trucker may face.

Commercial truck drivers are an important part of the American economy. They are needed for moving goods across the country that many people take for granted. These truckers work hard in order for us to have the things we want and need. As a result, many of them suffer injuries. Loading and unloading is one situation in which commercial truck drivers can be injured. They can have back injuries from lifting heavy items, or they can be crushed on a loading dock from forklifts or getting caught between things. Repetitive stress injuries are also common when drivers are in their truck for an extended period of time. They can have neck and back repetitive stress injuries and shoulder pain from all the steering they conduct over the course of time. Getting up and down from the cab of the truck can also cause strenuous injuries.

What is a crush injury?

On behalf of Linscott Law posted in Head on Thursday, January 18, 2018.

Workers on Nebraska construction sites and warehouses have physical jobs that often require a great deal of strength. These jobs can also be dangerous because of many different types of accidents that can occur. A crush injury, for example, can happen on a construction site or in a warehouse and cause serious injuries.

Crush injuries occur when force is pressed against a person's body. It usually happens when a person is squeezed between two heavy objects. On the job, a worker can be crushed on the loading dock between a truck and a warehouse wall or dock edge. Or a worker can be hit by a forklift and have a limb crushed. A factory worker may get caught in a machine and have a crushed hand. A construction worker may be crushed by a falling crane load. Regardless of the cause of a crush injury, they are often serious.

Have you been injured in a construction site accident?

On behalf of Linscott Law posted in construction worker injuries on Thursday, January 11, 2018.

There are many people in the Lincoln area who have a job in the construction field. Residential and business construction is a good industry to work in, but it can also be a dangerous job.

No matter how careful a worker is, a construction site can be dangerous. There is always the potential for serious injury. A worker can fall from scaffolding, be electrocuted, be struck by falling debris or swinging equipment, suffer harm caused by defective power tools or machinery, and be injured while working at awkward angles in which a person sometimes has to perform his or her work duties. Any of these situations can lead to a construction worker facing serious injuries that keep him out of work for months or even years. Many rely on their physical strength for these jobs, and when they are no longer able to work it can have a devastating toll on a family.

Crane and construction site injuries are often serious

On behalf of Linscott Law posted in construction worker injuries on Saturday, January 6, 2018.

Construction workers face many hazards while they are on the job in Nebraska. Construction workers have good jobs that often pay well, but the hazards they face can be fatal. Cranes are a piece of equipment that can cause these serious and even fatal injuries.

Many construction sites have cranes on them in order to lift heavy materials. These devices need to be operated by a person who is licensed and must be serviced and handled in a safe matter. If any of these steps fail to occur, it can result in serious injuries. Injuries that can occur because of cranes include head trauma, paralysis and other permanent damage, spinal injuries, back injuries, and even death.

Four hazards that cause the most construction fatalities

On behalf of Linscott Law posted in blog on Thursday, January 4, 2018.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration identified four safety hazards that are the most threatening to the lives of construction workers. Employers can establish a culture of safety among workers by implementing ongoing safety training to keep employees educated about workplace safety.

If you are an employee of a Nebraska construction company, steps you can take to protect your safety include heeding safety training and doing whatever you can to comply with regulations. It might save your life and the lives of others if you report to your supervisor any safety hazards you come across, and the same applies for near-misses.

What is an occupational disease?

On behalf of Linscott Law posted in truck driver injuries on Thursday, December 28, 2017.

Many Lincoln-area residents work in an industrial setting. These are often good jobs that pay well, but they can also cause unexpected injuries and diseases in their workers. So, what is an occupational disease?

An occupational disease is a disease contracted primarily because of a person's work environment. There can be many causes of these diseases, and some of them are serious medical conditions. One major type of occupational diseases is lung disease, such as those caused by asbestos exposure and occupational asthma. Occupational skin diseases can occur from exposure to chemicals and having wet hands for an extended amount of time. Eczema, skin cancer, and dermatitis can also emerge in a worker due to his or her work environment. There are many other industrial work-related diseases that a Lincoln worker can develop.

Scaffold injuries are often serious

On behalf of Linscott Law posted in construction worker injuries on Thursday, December 21, 2017.

Working on scaffold is a part of most construction workers daily lives. But, for many Nebraska workers, scaffolding has brought them serious injuries. Scaffolding accidents can cause serious construction worker injuries.

A majority of construction workers work on scaffolds frequently, and scaffold injuries are common. The injuries that a construction worker can sustain are often serious. When scaffolding is defective, a worker can suffer from a serious fall. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has safety requirements that must be followed for scaffolding. Scaffolding must be capable of supporting its own weight times four, and each suspension rope must be capable of supporting six times the maximum load. In addition, the scaffolding must be inspected before each work shift. It should also be moved, erected, dismantled or altered only under supervision of a competent person. All fall protection equipment also needs to be inspected.

Nebraska employer fined by OSHA for safety violations

On behalf of Linscott Law posted in industrial worker injuries on Thursday, December 14, 2017.

When a Nebraska worker goes to work each day, they expect they will return home each evening uninjured. Most of the time this is the case, but occasionally an industrial worker injury occurs that causes serious injuries.

A Nebraska company has been fined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for safety violations. Farmers Cooperative, a Nebraska based employer, was under investigation after a worker got stuck in a grain bin. The company received several citations, which included not testing the air in a grain bin before the employee went in, not maintaining communication between employee and observer, and the company did not train all employees as observers. Rescue equipment was also not available on site. The company also received a citation for a lack of training for employees on safely entering grain bins. The company was fined $373,911 for the safety citations.

Taking action following a car accident

On behalf of Linscott Law posted in personal injury on Friday, December 8, 2017.

The holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness; however, it is also a time in Nebraska where accidents occur at an increased rate. Due to holiday shopping, trucks making frequent deliveries for orders, there are holiday events, family gatherings and work and social parties. he roads are filled with an increase in vehicles and large commercial trucks. This also increases the chances for distracted, reckless and intoxicated driving.

Even a minor collision can have devastating effect. Thus, no matter the severity of an accident, it is important for victims in Nebraska and elsewhere to understand their rights and options. At Linscott Law, our experienced legal team understands that the aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming. However, we are well versed in the applicable laws, and we know what rights and options our clients have.

Fulfillment center workers face many fall hazards

On behalf of Linscott Law posted in Falls on Saturday, December 2, 2017.

Are you working in a warehouse or fulfillment center in the vicinity of Lincoln, Nebraska? Your employer could serve industries such as retail, manufacturing, automotive, restaurant, grocery, agricultural or fast food. Your tasks might include packaging, inventory control, warehousing and drop shipping.

There are a myriad of areas in these facilities that each pose a unique set of life-threatening safety hazards, many of which involve falls. Falls from unprotected loading dock edges, elevated mezzanine areas and other raised walkways are severe risks if facility managers fail to enforce compliance with safety regulations.