Monthly Archives: July 2013
Nevada Workers’ Comp: Who or What is DIR?
By Jason Weinstock on July 23, 2013 Posted in DIR complaintsI’m grateful that my social media consultant knows only what she’s read in my blog posts about the Nevada workers’ compensation system, because she reminds me that my intended readers, like her, may know little about the system. After reading my last blog post about DIR complaints, she saw that I didn’t give the full … Continue reading Nevada Workers’ Comp: Who or What is DIR?
DIR Statistics Disappointing for Injured Workers
By Jason Weinstock on July 20, 2013 Posted in DIR complaintsLast year when I contacted the Research and Analysis Supervisor of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Industrial Insurance Regulation Section of the DIR, I was told that only 31 benefit penalties were issued in 2011. I just received statistical information for Fiscal Year 2013 (July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2013), and over this … Continue reading DIR Statistics Disappointing for Injured Workers
What Happens When You Refuse Treatment on Your Work Comp Claim
By Jason Weinstock on July 1, 2013 Posted in Medical CareNevada injured workers with neck or back injuries frequently ask about what will happen to their claim if they refuse a particular treatment recommendation. Usually those Nevada injured workers have not noticed improvement in their neck or back injuries after several sessions of physical therapy, medication and job restrictions. Their treating doctor may then refer the patient … Continue reading What Happens When You Refuse Treatment on Your Work Comp Claim
Mileage Reimbursement Should Be Sent in Every 60 Days
By Jason Weinstock on July 1, 2013 Posted in Mileage reimubursementWhen a claim is accepted, almost all insurers include a form that has a brief explanation of benefits available under Nevada workers’ compensation law. There is a lot of information included, and it is in fine print. Very few injured workers bother to read it. However, it does state that an injured worker must send … Continue reading Mileage Reimbursement Should Be Sent in Every 60 Days
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