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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.
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.
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!
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?
Nevada Workers Compensation Law NRS 616C.145
By Jason Weinstock on October 9, 2019 Posted in Information Center,Legislative proposals,Medical CareClaimants love it and insurers don’t… the famous/infamous NRS 616C.145. Prior to the 1990’s Nevada workers’ compensation claims used to be liberally construed in favor of the injured worker, claims would move much faster, and the whole process was much less burdensome than it is today. It was in the 1990’s that the wind shifted … Continue reading Nevada Workers Compensation Law NRS 616C.145
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