Monthly Archives: April 2011

Warning: Get Your Reopening Request Right
By Jason Weinstock on April 15, 2011 Posted in Reopening rights

Injured workers should be aware that if their insurer denies their request to reopen their claim, they may not request reopening again for at least a year.  For example, if you send a letter to the insurer asking to reopen your claim, but you do not attach any supporting medical reports, your request will be denied.  If you … Continue reading Warning: Get Your Reopening Request Right →

Your Right to Choose a Doctor
By Jason Weinstock on April 7, 2011 Posted in Medical Care

I just saw a TV ad that asks injured workers whether they know that they have a right to choose their own doctor.   Enough wasn’t said in this ad in my opinion.  The actual law,  NRS 616C.090, gives injured workers just a limited right to choose a different doctor.  An employer can require that  their injured employees first go to specific clinics to report … Continue reading Your Right to Choose a Doctor →

Employers Misinformed About PPD Awards
By Jason Weinstock on April 6, 2011 Posted in Permanent partial disability awards

The most recent edition of the local magazineNevada Business has incorrect information from a local insurance agency on how permanent partial disability awards (PPD) are determined under Nevada law.  The sidebar in the article states that  Nevada has workers’ compensation laws that are pro business and that favor the employer, and I agree with that overall observation.  However,  … Continue reading Employers Misinformed About PPD Awards →

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