Monthly Archives: October 2012


Police and Fire Fighters Have Extra Benefits
By Jason Weinstock on October 29, 2012

In Nevada, police officers and fire fighters have additional workers’ compensation coverage and benefits for some injuries and illnesses that Nevada employees of  other occupations do not have.  The laws that are unique to police officers and/or fire fighters are amended frequently when the Nevada legislature meets every two years.  It is therefore important to check … Continue reading Police and Fire Fighters Have Extra Benefits

Self-Help for Your Nevada Work Comp Claim
By Jason Weinstock on October 29, 2012

If you do want to attempt to do legal research on your own, here are links to look up the laws, regulations and cases that might address your particular issue.  Keep in mind that laws and regulations must be interpreted, and what lawyers do for a living, after three years of law school, is argue … Continue reading Self-Help for Your Nevada Work Comp Claim

Police and Fire Fighters: Quick Guide to Filing a Claim
By Jason Weinstock on October 28, 2012

Injuries by accident and Occupational Diseases 1. Notify immediate supervisor and complete written notice even if you don’t need medical care.  If there is any possibility of you needing medical care in the future, it is essential that you promptly notified your employer.  The law (NRS 616C.015) says the injured worker has 7 days to … Continue reading Police and Fire Fighters: Quick Guide to Filing a Claim


More Money: Don’t Miss These Benefits
By Jason Weinstock on October 26, 2012

 A few of the benefits that Nevada injured workers overlook include the following: 1. Prescription coverage  Make sure that your pharmacy has your claim number, and the phone and fax number for your adjuster.  If the adjuster sends you a pharmacy card, be sure to use it.  If your pharmacy tells you they are waiting … Continue reading More Money: Don’t Miss These Benefits

Less Hours and Less Pay for Light Duty?
By Jason Weinstock on October 24, 2012

Some employers have a nasty way of reducing  injured employees hours who are recovering from a work accident with temporary light duty work restrictions.  You may be entitled to workers’ compensation  called temporary partial disability benefits if your take home pay is drastically reduced.  Here’s how to know whether you are entitled to these benefits, and … Continue reading Less Hours and Less Pay for Light Duty?

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
By Jason Weinstock on October 13, 2012

How to treat chronic pain was a topic addressed by several of the featured speakers at the WILG convention in Las Vegas this weekend.  (WILG is a non-profit organization that assists attorneys in advocating the rights of injured workers.)  Dr. Steven Simon, M.D. of the Kansas University Medical Group spoke about CRPS complex regional pain … Continue reading Complex Regional Pain Syndrome


Chronic Pain: New Help with Peripheral Nerve Surgery
By Jason Weinstock on October 13, 2012

A featured speaker at the WILG convention today was Dr. Tim Tollestrup, M.D., a Las Vegas physician who specializes in peripheral nerve surgery.    Dr. Tollestrup had recently operated successfully on one of my clients with a crush injury to his foot,  so I was interested in knowing more about him and his approach to treating … Continue reading Chronic Pain: New Help with Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Post-Traumatic Stress Research
By Jason Weinstock on October 8, 2012

Here’s an intersting article on PTSD:that sheds some light on why subsequent events that are minor can trigger such a strong reaction in the PTSD patient.   http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/10/08/mice-study-suggests-brain-switch-implicated-in-ptsd/45723.html?

Do I Need a Divorce Attorney?
By Jason Weinstock on October 2, 2012

     One of the sad realities representing people with serious work injuries, is that the financial, physical, and psychological stresses caused by the injury or the claims process, often result in failed marriages.  It really is unfortunate when I am asked for the name of a divorce attorney by a client once he or she … Continue reading Do I Need a Divorce Attorney?