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More Changes From The Division Of Industrial Relations Just In For 2020.
By Jason Weinstock on February 14, 2020 Posted in Information Center,Notice and filingMore changes from the Division of Industrial Relations just in for 2020! The Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) is a division within the State of Nevada Department of Business and Industry, which is responsible for overseeing workers’ compensation in Nevada. The DIR has been rolling out changes ever since the end of the 2019 Legislative … Continue reading More Changes From The Division Of Industrial Relations Just In For 2020.
Top Reasons a Nevada Workers’ Compensation Claim Gets Denied.
By Jason Weinstock on February 7, 2020 Posted in Claims,Information CenterWorkers’ compensation insurance is a requirement for all employers, with one or more employees. It is meant to protect employer’s from negligence lawsuits when an employee is hurt in the course and scope of employment, but also meant to give the injured worker a remedy and to provide medical and compensation benefits when they are … Continue reading Top Reasons a Nevada Workers’ Compensation Claim Gets Denied.
Appealing a Hearings or Appeals Officer’s Decision.
By Jason Weinstock on January 31, 2020 Posted in Appeals,Information CenterThe deadline for appealing a Hearings or Appeals Officer’s decision is 30 days. This is a shorter time frame than the typical appeal deadline for determinations from the adjuster. Deadlines to appeal are quick, frequent, and jurisdictional in workers’ compensation. Jurisdictional in this sense means that if you fail to appeal a Hearing Officer or … Continue reading Appealing a Hearings or Appeals Officer’s Decision.
Why Do Worker’s Compensation Attorneys Appeal The Initial Claim Acceptance Letter?
By Jason Weinstock on January 24, 2020 Posted in Information Center,LawyersOne of the questions I receive from my clients is, “why do worker’s compensation attorneys appeal the initial claim acceptance letter and subsequent scope determinations?” This is a good question and often doesn’t make sense to injured workers’ when they are receiving the treatment they want or need. One of the reasons attorney’s appeal the … Continue reading Why Do Worker’s Compensation Attorneys Appeal The Initial Claim Acceptance Letter?
What Are Light Duty Job Offers and What Should I Look For?
By Jason Weinstock on January 17, 2020 Posted in Light duty,Permanent Work RestrictionsWhen you are injured at work, your treating physician gives you a physician’s progress report (PPR) or a work activity report. These reports inform you, your workers’ compensation adjuster, and your employer of any work restrictions you may have. The PPR will guide your light duty job offer. On the PPR there is a place … Continue reading What Are Light Duty Job Offers and What Should I Look For?
Workers’ Compensation Mileage Reimbursement Decreased for 2020, Effective January 1, 2020.
By Jason Weinstock on January 10, 2020 Posted in Mileage reimubursementEffective January 1, 2020, the mileage reimbursement decreased for 2020. The rate for workers compensation related travel has been decreased from 58 cents per mile to 57.5 cents per mile. The Division of Industrial Relations publishes the change at the beginning of every year. This years change was announced on January 3, 2020, and can … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation Mileage Reimbursement Decreased for 2020, Effective January 1, 2020.
What Does Workers’ Compensation Cover?
By Jason Weinstock on January 3, 2020 Posted in exclusive remedy,Information CenterIn a previous blog, I wrote about how workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy for employees to recover benefits for an injury that occurred at work. Does workers compensation cover every injury that occurs at work? No, workers’ compensation doesn’t automatically apply to all injuries just because they occurred at work. The injury must arise … Continue reading What Does Workers’ Compensation Cover?
Changes to Nevada Workers Compensation Law for Stress (PTSD) Claims and Concurrent Wages After the Passing of AB 492.
By Jason Weinstock on December 27, 2019 Posted in Average Monthly Wage,Concurrent wages,Legislative proposals,psychological injuryAB 492 was a “two birds with one stone” bill that was passed during the 2019 legislative session. The bill brought much needed changes to Nevada workers compensation law for both stress claims and the calculation of concurrent wages! Changes Made to the Statute for Stress Claims. NRS 616C.180 is the statute that governs claims … Continue reading Changes to Nevada Workers Compensation Law for Stress (PTSD) Claims and Concurrent Wages After the Passing of AB 492.
The Nevada Supreme Court Addresses the Traveling Employee Rule in Recent Decision.
By Jason Weinstock on December 20, 2019 Posted in Appeals,Benefits,Information CenterThe Nevada Supreme Court has not previously clarified how to treat an employee who travels for work and is injured while away. The question in Buma v. Providence Corp. Development is whether employees that travel for work are covered by workers’ compensation insurance and to what degree. The analysis starts with NRS 616C.150(1) that states … Continue reading The Nevada Supreme Court Addresses the Traveling Employee Rule in Recent Decision.
2019 Brought Positive Changes To Vocational Rehabilitation!
By Jason Weinstock on December 13, 2019 Posted in Information Center,Legislative proposals,Vocational rehabilitationVocational rehabilitation is one the few things/programs I like about the Nevada workers’ compensation system. In short it offers injured workers the ability to learn a new trade and find a job, when they can no longer return to their previous employment. See my blog on vocational rehabilitation for more information. The conclusion of the … Continue reading 2019 Brought Positive Changes To Vocational Rehabilitation!
What is an Occupational Disease?
By Jason Weinstock on December 7, 2019 Posted in Information Center,Occupational IllnessesOccupational diseases are what you probably think they are… a disease or illness that you have developed or contracted through your employment. Different from an occupational injury, occupational diseases/illnesses often have gradual onsets rather than one specific traumatic occurrence. Occupational diseases can be anything from carpel tunnel syndrome, silicosis, mesothelioma, heart disease, lead poisoning and … Continue reading What is an Occupational Disease?
Can I have a workers’ compensation and personal injury claim?
By Jason Weinstock on November 22, 2019 Posted in Information Center,Injuries,MiscellaneousJust because you have a workers’ compensation claim does not mean you cannot also sue the person that caused your injury! However, if the person that caused your injury was an employee or due to the negligence of your employer, you are stuck with just a workers’ compensation claim. What are examples of when I … Continue reading Can I have a workers’ compensation and personal injury claim?
Picking a Workers’ Compensation Doctor in Nevada.
By Jason Weinstock on November 8, 2019 Posted in Information Center,Medial Providers,Medical CareNevada workers’ compensation doctors are typically picked from the workers’ compensation insurer’s provider list. What does that even mean? Workers’ compensation insurance companies have a list of doctors who are in their network and are willing to see injured workers. Recent changes in the law effective in January 2020 will require these insurance companies to … Continue reading Picking a Workers’ Compensation Doctor in Nevada.
What happens if you can’t return to your pre-injury employment?
By Jason Weinstock on October 25, 2019 Posted in Benefits,Vocational rehabilitationOccasionally, an injured worker’s injuries are so severe that even after medical treatment has concluded they cannot return to work doing what they used to do. Injured workers in this position may not be out of options for future employment… often they will be eligible for vocational rehabilitation. What is vocational rehabilitation? Vocational rehabilitation consists … Continue reading What happens if you can’t return to your pre-injury employment?
I filed a workers’ compensation claim, do I need an attorney?
By Jason Weinstock on October 4, 2019 Posted in Claims,LawyersNot necessarily! If your claim is running smoothly, you are getting the treatment you need, and you are receiving all your benefits, then proceed on your own. However, there are benefits to having an attorney that is knowledgeable regarding workers’ compensation law. What benefits are there in having an attorney’s assistance? A knowledgeable workers’ compensation … Continue reading I filed a workers’ compensation claim, do I need an attorney?
Should I Attend a PPD When I Need More Treatment?
By Jason Weinstock on May 15, 2015 Posted in Medical Care,Permanent partial disability awardsAs you know, I offer a free review of your Nevada rating evaluation on your workers’ compensation claim if you fax it to me with what you think might be wrong with the rating. My fax number is (702) 731-9097. Additionally, I will be posting one of my readers’ questions regarding permanent partial disability awards … Continue reading Should I Attend a PPD When I Need More Treatment?
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