Nevada workers
compensation, sometimes referred to as "Workman's Compensation" or "Worker's
Comp", is the name given to a system of laws meant to protect injured workers.
The goal is to make sure that somebody who is injured at work receives
appropriate medical care, lost wages relating to the on-the-job injury, and, if
necessary, retraining and rehabilitation, so as to be able to return to the
workforce. If there is a permanent total disability and the worker cannot return to
any job, then application for Social
Security Disability benefits may be recommended. When there is a death of a worker on
the job, members of the workers' families are ordinarily eligible for benefits.
Nevada's system of workers compensation is compulsory, meaning that employers are required to provide workers compensation insurance for their employees. Workers compensation insurance may be provided through a private insurance carrier, or employers may self-insure. Waivers are not permitted. Full medical benefits are provided to employees entitled to workers compensation benefits, with no time or monetary limits. Initial choice of physician is made by the employee.
Frequently, injured workers will benefit from consulting an attorney who can advise them in protecting their workers compensation benefits and defending against the premature termination of benefits. In the State of Nevada there is no special rule limiting attorney fees for worker's compensation matters. When hiring a workers compensation attorney be sure to know and understand how the fees will be paid and what percentage of the award your attorney will be charging. There will be costs involved. Ask about those costs as well. You should be asked to sign a retainer agreement. The fee and cost information should be clearly outlined and explained to you.
An injured or sick employee is entitled to receive all necessary first aid, medical, surgical and hospital services required to cure or relieve the effects of a job-related injury or disease. If you are denied workers compensation, please contact our firm today for a free consultation. Let us help you evaluate your case, assist you with the process and file an appeal.
You may be entitled to compensation while off work, during job retraining or while you search for a job. You may also be entitled to a disability settlement. As an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Nevada, who is familiar with the Nevada workers compensation laws, I can help you determine how the current State of Nevada's workers compensation laws apply to you or your family member. Call our office at (702) 382-2030. There is no charge for your initial consultation.
Nevada's system of workers compensation is compulsory, meaning that employers are required to provide workers compensation insurance for their employees. Workers compensation insurance may be provided through a private insurance carrier, or employers may self-insure. Waivers are not permitted. Full medical benefits are provided to employees entitled to workers compensation benefits, with no time or monetary limits. Initial choice of physician is made by the employee.
Frequently, injured workers will benefit from consulting an attorney who can advise them in protecting their workers compensation benefits and defending against the premature termination of benefits. In the State of Nevada there is no special rule limiting attorney fees for worker's compensation matters. When hiring a workers compensation attorney be sure to know and understand how the fees will be paid and what percentage of the award your attorney will be charging. There will be costs involved. Ask about those costs as well. You should be asked to sign a retainer agreement. The fee and cost information should be clearly outlined and explained to you.
An injured or sick employee is entitled to receive all necessary first aid, medical, surgical and hospital services required to cure or relieve the effects of a job-related injury or disease. If you are denied workers compensation, please contact our firm today for a free consultation. Let us help you evaluate your case, assist you with the process and file an appeal.
You may be entitled to compensation while off work, during job retraining or while you search for a job. You may also be entitled to a disability settlement. As an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Nevada, who is familiar with the Nevada workers compensation laws, I can help you determine how the current State of Nevada's workers compensation laws apply to you or your family member. Call our office at (702) 382-2030. There is no charge for your initial consultation.
