Caswell, Plager & Westerhold, LLC

10/26/2026

A huge thank you to Run Networks for an amazing night at the Omaha Children’s Museum! 🎉

Some of CPW Law and their kiddos had a fantastic time making memories together. We appreciate you putting together such a fun evening! ❤️

10/16/2026

📣 CPW Law is Hiring!

We’re looking for an Associate Attorney to join our team in Iowa! ⚖️

Are you an attorney with 2–3+ years of experience and an interest in workers’ compensation defense? We’d love to hear from you!

At Caswell, Plager & Westerhold, LLC, we’re proud to be a women-owned law firm with a collaborative team serving clients throughout Nebraska and Iowa. We also offer a flexible remote/hybrid work opportunity to support work-life balance.

Know someone who might be a great fit? Please share this post or tag them below!

📩 Interested in learning more? Reach out to us to start the conversation!

Apply for the Associate Attorney – Iowa Workers’ Compensation Defense job in Ashland, NE! Learn more about the job description, salary, and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.

09/18/2026

⛳️ Supporting a great cause, one swing at a time!

CPW Law was proud to support the 13th Annual Kids' Chance of Nebraska Golf Outing yesterday at Iron Horse Golf Club in Ashland. Kids’ Chance helps provide scholarships to children whose families have been impacted by workplace injuries or fatalities.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to come together with others in our community, enjoy a beautiful day on the course, and support a mission that makes a lasting difference for Nebraska families. 💙⛳️

Thank you to everyone who helped make another great event possible!

08/24/2026

Jenny Plager, along with other Southeast Nebraska Community Action CASA volunteers, attended the annual Nebraska State CASA Conference this weekend. The “Power of One Voice” is a meaningful reminder of the difference one person can make by advocating for children involved in the legal system. Thank you to all dedicated CASA volunteers for helping children across the state.

07/21/2026

Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Mileage Reimbursement Rate Increases to 76.0 Cents Per Mile
by CPW Law | Jul 21, 2026 | Workers' Compensation

Effective July 1, 2026, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court has increased the mileage reimbursement rate to 76.0 cents per mile for eligible travel related to workers’ compensation claims.

This updated rate applies to travel for:

Medical treatment related to a compensable workers’ compensation injury.
Participation in an approved vocational rehabilitation plan.
The increase reflects the Court’s annual adjustment to the mileage reimbursement rate and is important for injured workers, employers, insurers, and claims professionals when calculating reimbursable travel expenses.

What This Means

If an injured employee travels for authorized medical care or vocational rehabilitation on or after July 1, 2026, mileage should be reimbursed at $0.76 per mile.

Parties handling Nebraska workers’ compensation claims should ensure reimbursement practices and internal systems are updated to reflect the new rate.

Need Assistance?

At Caswell, Plager & Westerhold, LLC, we help employers, insurers, and third-party administrators navigate Nebraska workers’ compensation requirements and stay current with changes affecting claims administration.

If you have questions regarding mileage reimbursement or any other workers’ compensation issue, our team is here to help.

06/30/2026

Congratulations to Katherine Green for her recent completion of the Dan Jewell Trial Workers’ Compensation Institute hosted by the Nebraska State Bar Foundation. The Dan Jewell Trial Institute is a hands-on trial advocacy program that provides an opportunity for attorneys to refine their trial advocacy skills through a real trial scenario, guided by experienced mentors, and presided over by Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Judges. We are proud of her hard work and efforts to continue building and sharpening her workers' compensation litigation skills.

Partner, Caroline Westerhold, also participated in the Institute and served as a mentor for the participants. As a mentor, she was able to share her knowledge and experience to help guide participates through the process of a Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court trial.

CPW Law appreciates the opportunity to be involved with the Dan Jewell Trial Workers’ Compensation Institute both as a participant and mentor.

06/19/2026

We are excited to officially welcome Katherine Green to Caswell, Plager & Westerhold as an Associate Attorney!

Katherine joined our firm in April and brings more than 20 years of diverse legal, business, government, and public policy experience. Her unique background includes serving as Director of Human Resources for a mid-sized food manufacturing company in Lincoln, where she was a member of the executive leadership team and Board of Directors. This experience provides valuable insight into the challenges employers face in managing operations, compliance, and workforce matters.

Katherine has also dedicated much of her career to public service, holding positions with the Nebraska Legislature, the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, and the Nebraska Department of Labor. Most recently, she served as Chief Hearing Officer for the Nebraska Appeals Tribunal, overseeing administrative appeals involving complex employment and labor issues.

Her extensive experience and practical understanding of employment and labor matters make her an outstanding addition to our team. We are thrilled to have Katherine on board and look forward to the knowledge, leadership, and perspective she brings to our clients and firm.

Please join us in welcoming Katherine to CPW Law!

06/04/2026

📢 Nebraska Workers' Compensation Update

Effective July 1, 2026, the burial benefit available under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act will increase to $12,200.

This benefit is payable when an employee's death results from a compensable work-related injury. The burial benefit amount is reviewed and adjusted annually by the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court.

For additional information regarding Nebraska workers' compensation benefits and reimbursement rates, visit the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court website.

If you have questions about how this change may impact your organization or a specific claim, contact one of the experienced workers' compensation attorneys at CPW Law.

05/31/2026

Cheers to 5 years! 🥂✨

Last night, we celebrated CPW Law's 5-year anniversary at The West End in Elkhorn with great food, company, and a chance to reflect on how far we've come.

We're proud to be an all-women-owned and women-run law firm. Over the past five years, we've built our firm through hard work, determination, and the support of our incredible clients, colleagues, referral partners, friends, and families.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey. Excited to see what the next five years bring. 🎉