Have you suffered an injury while working for Kiewit Corporation? There could be help available for you. Most employers in the US offer workers’ compensation, which is a specific kind of insurance. Workers’ compensation may be a way you can recuperate losses from medical expenses, lost wages, and more. Because these can be challenging claims to file, you may want to consult with a workers’ compensation attorney to help you with your claim and options. If you work in the electrical construction department at Kiewit and you fell while climbing a utility pole today and broke your leg, you may suffer from extensive medical bills because you were hurt while on the job. Then while you are recuperating, you will be forced to miss work because of your broken leg, you aren’t bringing home your regular wages. It doesn’t matter if the accident was your fault, you may still be eligible to file a claim and get workers’ compensation benefits. Company Profile: Kiewit Corporation Kiewit Corporation is an employee-owned contractor that is based in Omaha, Nebraska. As one of the largest contractors in the world, the company is said to have revenue in excess of $12,338 million. Offering services throughout North America, Kiewit provides construction, engineering, and mining services for the government, transportation, power, water, and other sectors. The company was founded in 1884 by Peter Kiewit. The company has multiple subdivisions and regional companies as well as geographic districts. Long-term employees are often compensated with company shares. The majority of the company’s divisions operate under union contracts for labor that is non-managerial. Field office executives make the majority of the corporate decisions. Positions at Kiewit and Injuries on the Job Because Kiewit is a large company and offers a variety of services, there are thousands of employees doing hundreds of different jobs. As an example, you may be a construction employee who is working on new water lines for a municipality. While you are standing in the ditch that has been dug for water lines to be laid, the sides collapse in on you. When the dirt caves in on you, you suffer a serious back injury, broken ribs from the weight of the dirt, and a punctured lung because of your ribs stabbing into it. These are serious injuries that may require surgery, a long hospitalization, and months of rehabilitation. During this time, you are accruing thousands of dollars of medical expenses and you are unable to work so you aren’t bringing home your paychecks. You may be able to file a workers’ comp claim. Consult With a Workers’ Comp Attorney A workers’ comp attorney knows how to file the claim, will work for its approval, and then negotiate a fair settlement so you can focus on recovering rather than being stressed about your financial situation. If you cannot return to the same position and require retraining for a different job, workers’ comp may also cover those expenses as well so you can start earning an income again. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Kiewit, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
