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Megan Hayes

Accident & Injury Law La Vista

La Vista, Nebraska · 17 Years Experience

4.0/5.0 (269 client reviews) Avvo 7.3

About Megan Hayes

Megan Hayes founded Accident & Injury Law La Vista after spending years watching insurance companies shortchange injured workers across Nebraska. With 17 years of litigation experience, she has handled everything from simple strains to complex permanent disability claims. Her results-driven approach has earned her a reputation as one of La Vista's most effective advocates.

Denied ClaimsSlip and FallRepetitive Stress

Practice Areas

  • Workers Compensation
  • Construction Accidents
  • Product Liability

Frequently Asked Questions

Megan Hayes works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Nebraska. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Megan Hayes handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Nebraska, including Denied Claims, Slip and Fall, Repetitive Stress, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In Nebraska, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Megan immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Megan Hayes's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 17 years of experience in Nebraska workers' comp law, Megan knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Megan Hayes primarily serves clients in La Vista and the surrounding Nebraska area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Nebraska and were injured at work, contact Megan's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.

Education & Credentials

  • J.D. University of Minnesota School of Law
  • Bar Nebraska State Bar, admitted 2009
  • Mbr Nebraska Workers' Compensation Bar Association