Tag Archives: heart


Prevent a Denied Heart Claim
By Jason Weinstock on July 2, 2014

 Heart Disease:  Prevention Is Key to Avoiding a Denied Claim For Fire Fighters and Police Officers      Given the number of people affected by heart disease each year, it is a tremendous benefit that fire fighters and police officers in Nevada have workers’ compensation coverage for heart disease.  Other employees do not have this coverage, … Continue reading Prevent a Denied Heart Claim

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