Monthly Archives: January 2015
Mileage reimbursement update
By Jason Weinstock on January 14, 2015 Posted in Mileage reimubursement,UncategorizedEffective January 1, 2015, the reimbursement rate for workers compensation related travel has been increased from $.56 per mile to $.575 per mile. Injured workers are eligible for mileage allowance under NAC 616C.150. Mileage is eligible for reimbursement if the injured worker is traveling to a doctor’s appointment related to his or her workers compensation … Continue reading Mileage reimbursement update
Good News on Hearing Loss Treatment
By Jason Weinstock on January 12, 2015 Posted in Occupational IllnessesI’ve got good news and bad news about occupational hearing loss. First the bad news about occupational hearing loss claims: It can be hard to prove that the hearing loss was caused by a work accident or by an incident of loud noise at work as opposed to hearing loss from aging, particularly if there … Continue reading Good News on Hearing Loss Treatment
Petitions for Judicial Review in Nevada
By Jason Weinstock on January 9, 2015 Posted in AppealsThe most important hearing on a contested workers’ compensation case in Nevada is the one before the the appeals officer, because that hearing is recorded, it is the last avenue for presenting witnesses or documentary evidence on the contested issue, and the appeals officer’s decision is difficult to attack. However, any of the parties who … Continue reading Petitions for Judicial Review in Nevada
Your Privacy and Medical Authorization Releases
By Jason Weinstock on January 7, 2015 Posted in Medical CareSome third-party administrators of Nevada workers’ compensation claims routinely send injured workers their own medical release forms which give the adjuster authorization to request any and all medical records from any medical providers. I don’t have my clients sign those overly broad medical releases. They are an invasion of the injured worker’s privacy, and injured … Continue reading Your Privacy and Medical Authorization Releases
Federal Workers’ Compensation
By Jason Weinstock on January 6, 2015 Posted in Federal workers compensation (FECA),Guest Blog PostsI do not practice federal workers’ compensation law, but recently met an excellent attorney at a national work comp conference who does handle these cases. As he explains in his guest post below, while you may live in Nevada, because federal law is the same in every state, it makes sense to hire the best … Continue reading Federal Workers’ Compensation
OSHA Regulations on Reporting Fatalities and Serious Injuries in Nevada
By Jason Weinstock on January 5, 2015 Posted in Uncategorized,Workplace safetyNew OSHA regulations go into effect the first of this year that increase the reporting requirements for employers of more than 10 employees of work-related serious injuries. The December 22, 2014 article in theLas Vegas Business Press states that with increased funding and expanded enforcement Nevada employers have noticed increased OHSA investigations. Reportable serious injuries … Continue reading OSHA Regulations on Reporting Fatalities and Serious Injuries in Nevada
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