Todd Bennett Law | Workers' Compensation Lawyer Nebraska | 411 S 13th St #100, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA

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“Workers’ compensation is the most important area of law. It touched more lives than any other field of the law. Every person who works to earn a living is affected daily by it."

OUR MISSION

At Bennett Law, our knowledge, experience, and results are second to none. The wealth of experience gained from hundreds of trials while arguing and winning several Nebraska Supreme Court and Court of Appeals decisions that benefits all injured workers has established Bennett Law as a preeminent law firm specializing in workers’ compensation cases and personal injuries.

The knowledge in creating and writing legislative bills while testifying against bad bills pushed by employers and insurance companies in the Nebraska Legislature sets Bennett Law apart from other firms.

The results obtained for each client is based on the aggressive but experienced representation of treating

each case with the same effort. The results speak for themselves.

The mission is simple but profound: provide relentless representation and obtain results with understanding for those who have suffered workplace accidents and personal injuries.

KNOW YOUR WORKER'S COMPENSATION RIGHTS

1. Report your injury as soon as possible to your employer.

2. See a doctor immediately. You have a right to see your family doctor

3. History of Accident: Tell the doctor exactly how you were injured.

4. Describe to the doctor all injuries and body parts that are hurt no matter minor the injury or pain appears.

5. Work Note: Have your doctor provide a written work note if you are off work or if you are able to return to work with restrictions.

6. Surgery: You have the right to be paid within 30 days of missing work after providing written notice to your employer

7. Weekly Benefits: You have the right to be paid within 30 days of missing work after providing written notice to your employer

8. Medical Bills: Provide all bills to your employer or insurance company

Todd D. Bennett is currently the only lawyer in the State of Nebraska who is inducted into the college who solely represents injured workers. He was inducted into The College in 2018 and he is 1 of 3 Nebraska lawyers who have been given this honor based on their abilities and experience.

The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers was established to honor those attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their practice in the field of workers’ compensation. Members have been nominated for the outstanding traits they have developed in their practice of twenty years or longer representing injured workers, serving as judges, or acting for the benefit of all in education, overseeing agencies, and developing legislation. These individuals have convinced their peers, the bar, bench, and public that

they possess the highest level of professional expertise and commit to fostering and furthering the objectives of the College by showing significant evidence of trial experience, scholarship, teaching, lecturing, and/or distinguished published writings on workers’ compensation.

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WORKERS' COMPENSATION

Navigating the workers' compensation legal process requires knowledge and experience. Bennett Law boasts a both of these things, as it specializes in this area of law. Bennett Law has successfully represented numerous workers, helping them access the best medical care, obtain wage replacement, and rehabilitation services following work-related accidents, injuries, or illnesses. The dedication to workers' rights is unwavering, and we will fight tirelessly on your behalf.

PERSONAL INJURY

When you suffer a personal injury due to someone else's negligence, the physical and emotional toll can be overwhelming. Bennett Law is here to ease your burden. Bennett Law is skilled at holding responsible parties accountable and obtaining the compensation you need. Whether you've been injured in a truck accident, car accident, or have been impacted by wrongful death, Bennett Law will work diligently to protect your rights and secure the justice you deserve.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

President of Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys (2023)
Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group, Member since 1997
Nebraska State Bar Association, Member
Nebraska State Bar Association Workers' Compensation Section (2007 & 2008)
Iowa Association for Justice (IAJ)

Legislative Committee of the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys
American Association of Justice (AAJ)
State of Nebraska, Member and State Delegate
Nebraska Bar Association Workers' Comp Section Executive Committee
American Inns of Court, Roscoe Pound

WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

I grew up in Norfolk, Nebraska and graduated from Norfolk Senior High School in 1986. I graduated with a BA degree from UNL in 1990. I was also a place kicker at the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers football team from 1986-1989.

I began my legal education in 1992 at the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law associated with Michigan State University. Seeking to get back to my Midwestern roots, I transferred to the Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas where I graduated in 1995.

Upon passing the bar exam in the State of Nebraska in September 1995, I opened the Law Office of Todd D. Bennett as a general practitioner. I obtained my bar admission in the State of Iowa in 2007.

On May 6, 1996, I joined the Rehm Law Firm as an associate and became a partner in December 2000. I celebrated nearly 27 years at Rehm, Bennett & Moore Law Firm before opening Bennett Law in April 2023. I specialize in workers compensation and personal injury cases and have significant courtroom experience with over several hundred trials. I also have courtroom experience in social security disability administration hearings, unemployment law hearings and Federal Court cases dealing with COBRA law.