Monthly Archives: April 2010

Show Me the Money for My Work Injury!

By Jason Weinstock on April 28, 2010 Posted in Benefits

Most people who call me about their Nevada workers’ compensation claims tell me that they just want to get decent medical treatment and get on with their lives. They usually say something about not pursuing a claim just to get money. They emphasize that they like their jobs, and they don’t want their employers to think … Continue reading Show Me the Money for My Work Injury! →

Hispanic Fun and Work Comp Information

By Jason Weinstock on April 23, 2010 Posted in Español

Our office will have a booth for the first time this year at the Cinco de Mayo festival at Sunset Park on Sunday, May 2, 2010, from noon to 7 pm. I will brush up on my Spanish-speaking skills, and will have plenty of my Injured Workers’ Guide to Nevada Workers’ Compensation Law in Spanish … Continue reading Hispanic Fun and Work Comp Information →

Work Comp Benefits and Divorce

By Jason Weinstock on April 15, 2010 Posted in Benefits

I asked Family Law attorney Stacy Rocheleau of Rocheleau Law Group to write a guest blog post for me on workers’ compensation benefits and divorce. The Rocheleau Law Group handles divorce, child custody, and guardianship matters and offers a free legal guide. Their website is at www.rocheleaulaw.com, and phone is (702) 914-0400. This is what … Continue reading Work Comp Benefits and Divorce →

More about light duty work

By Jason Weinstock on April 5, 2010 Posted in Light duty

There are two types of light duty for injured workers in Nevada: temporary light duty, and permanent light duty. The rules are different for each type of light duty. Temporary light duty is light duty work offered by the employer while the injured worker is still undergoing treatment with a doctor. Permanent light duty is a job offered … Continue reading More about light duty work →

Light Duty Question About Temporary Work

By Jason Weinstock on April 3, 2010 Posted in Claims

What should I do when my employer gives me work that is not within my temporary work restrictions? 1. Make sure that your supervisor has a copy of your current work restrictions that are written on your most recent physician progress report. Your employer is entitled to rely on what the doctor has written as your restrictions. If your … Continue reading Light Duty Question About Temporary Work →