Court Upholds Denial of Worker's Request for Medical Examiner, Additional Benefits

The Nebraska Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s request for the appointment of a medical examiner, as well as her award of benefits for a concussion injury resulting in temporary cognitive deficits along with permanent loss of vision. Case: Simpson v. Lincoln Public Schools, No. A-21-297, 01/25/2022, published. Facts: Lynne F. Simpson worked for Lincoln Public Schools as a special education paraeducator. On Aug. 31, 2017, Simpson was assisting a student when a heavy steel tray struck her on the right side of her head. Simpson experienced flashing in her vision, naus...