Monthly Archives: June 2013

Reopening Rights Expanded by Nevada Supreme Court
By Jason Weinstock on June 17, 2013 Posted in Reopening rights

 The Nevada Supreme Court published a decision that is favorable for injured workers this month in Williams v. United Parcel Services, 129 Nev. Adv.Op. 41 (6/6/13).  Two years after his back injury claim was closed, Williams, a UPS employee, asked to reopen his claim for more medical care.  His reopening request was denied because he … Continue reading Reopening Rights Expanded by Nevada Supreme Court →

Is Your Insurer Requiring a Psych Eval Before Authorizing Back Surgery?
By Jason Weinstock on June 17, 2013 Posted in Back Injuries

There is a recent trend among insurers andtheir medical review companies to require a psychological evaluation before authorizing a low back surgery.  Neurospsychologist Louis Mortillaro, PhD is asked to do many of these evaluations for the purpose of determining whether the patient is likely to benefit from a back surgery.  Basically, the insurer doesn’t want … Continue reading Is Your Insurer Requiring a Psych Eval Before Authorizing Back Surgery? →

Time Line for Permanent Partial Disability Awards
By Jason Weinstock on June 15, 2013 Posted in Permanent partial disability awards

 30 days after your doctor says you are stable and ratable, your adjuster must send you a letter scheduling your PPD exam.  (The exam however, doesn’t have to take place within 30 days.)   NRS 616C.490(2). 14 days after your rating exam, the rating doctor should send the rating report to the adjuster. NRS 616C.490(6). 14 … Continue reading Time Line for Permanent Partial Disability Awards →

Immigrant Workers in Nevada Need to Know Rights When Injured
By Jason Weinstock on June 5, 2013 Posted in Claims

The Immigration Policy Center reports that  Latinos and Asians make up one-third of all Nevadans. 15% of registered voters in Nevada are immigrants or the children of immigrants.  Immigrants comprised 25% of the state’s workforce in 2011.  It is estimated that 10% of the state’s workforce in 2010 were unauthorized immigrants who contributed millions in sales taxes … Continue reading Immigrant Workers in Nevada Need to Know Rights When Injured →

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