Omaha is the economic engine of Nebraska — home to four Fortune 500 companies, the state's largest healthcare systems, a booming construction sector, and a massive logistics and warehousing industry. With more than 500,000 workers in the metro area, workplace injuries happen every day across virtually every industry.

Whether you work in a warehouse near the I-80 corridor, on a construction site in west Omaha, in a hospital or nursing home, at Offutt Air Force Base, or in one of the city's many manufacturing facilities — if you've been injured on the job, you have the right to workers' compensation benefits. At Johnson Tabor & Johnson, our office is right here in Omaha, and we've spent years fighting for injured workers throughout the metro area.

Our senior partner spent over 40 years as defense counsel for major insurance carriers. He knows exactly how insurers evaluate workplace injury claims in Omaha and across Nebraska — and what it takes to win.

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Key Industries & Workplace Hazards in Omaha

Omaha workers face industry-specific risks that require an attorney who understands both the hazards and the insurance tactics used to deny claims. Here are the industries driving workplace injuries in the Omaha area:

Corporate & Office Work

Omaha is home to Berkshire Hathaway, Union Pacific, Mutual of Omaha, Kiewit, First National Bank, and hundreds of other corporate employers. Even office workers suffer injuries — repetitive stress injuries, slip and falls, and ergonomic injuries are common.

Healthcare

With Nebraska Medicine, CHI Health, Methodist Health System, Children's Hospital, and dozens of clinics and nursing homes, healthcare is one of Omaha's largest employment sectors. Patient lifting injuries, needlesticks, and workplace violence are everyday hazards for nurses and CNAs.

Construction

Omaha's rapid growth means construction sites across the metro — from downtown high-rises to suburban developments. Falls, equipment injuries, and electrocution are constant risks for Omaha's construction workers.

Warehousing & Logistics

Omaha's central location and rail connections make it a warehousing and distribution hub. Workers at Amazon, UPS, FedEx, and dozens of logistics operations face lifting injuries, forklift accidents, and repetitive stress injuries.

 Our Insurance Defense Background Works for You. Our senior partner spent over 40 years defending insurance carriers in cases just like yours. We know how insurers evaluate Omaha workplace injury claims, what tactics they use to minimize payouts, and how to beat them. That insider knowledge now works for injured workers in Omaha and Douglas County.

Omaha Workers Deserve Full Benefits

Omaha's diverse economy means workplace injuries span every industry — from the meatpacking legacy along South Omaha to the construction boom in Elkhorn and west Omaha, from the hospital corridors at Nebraska Medicine to the rail yards that made Union Pacific a Fortune 500 company. No matter what industry you work in, our firm is minutes away and ready to fight for your benefits.

Nebraska workers' compensation provides medical benefits, temporary and permanent disability benefits, vocational rehabilitation, and mileage reimbursement. For a full breakdown of available benefits, visit our Nebraska Workers' Compensation Benefits Explained page. To learn more about the steps to take after an injury, see our What to Do After a Workplace Injury guide.

If your claim has been denied, don't give up — visit our Appeals & Denied Claims page. And if a third party contributed to your injury, you may be entitled to additional compensation through a third-party liability claim.

Serving Omaha and Douglas County

Johnson Tabor & Johnson represents injured workers in Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Elkhorn, Millard, Ralston, Gretna, and Council Bluffs, Iowa.

No matter where you work in the Omaha area, our attorneys are ready to fight for your benefits. Workers' compensation cases are filed with the statewide Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court — not a local court — so our Omaha-based firm handles cases across the entire state with the same aggressiveness and attention to detail.

Frequently Asked Questions: Workers' Comp in Omaha

Omaha's diverse economy produces a wide range of workplace injuries. The most common include construction injuries from the metro's ongoing building boom, patient lifting injuries among nurses and CNAs at Omaha's major hospital systems, repetitive stress injuries in warehousing and logistics operations along the I-80 corridor, and slip and fall injuries across all industries.

Report your injury to your employer as soon as possible, seek medical treatment, and complete the Form 50 (Choice of Doctor). Your employer must file a First Report of Injury with the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court within 10 days. You have two years from the date of injury to file a formal claim. Contact a workers' compensation attorney early in the process to protect your rights.

Yes. Under Nebraska law, you have the right to select your own treating physician, but that physician must maintain your prior medical records or those of an immediate family member. Your employer must provide you with a Form 50 at the time of injury. If you do not select a physician, your employer may choose one for you.

Nebraska law requires virtually all employers to carry workers' compensation insurance. If your employer does not have coverage, they face civil fines and potential criminal penalties. You may also be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against the employer, which could provide broader damages including pain and suffering.

At Johnson Tabor & Johnson, we handle all workers' compensation cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront and no attorney fees unless we win your case. Your initial consultation is completely free.