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When a Win is Not a Win- Stay Orders
By Jason Weinstock on October 1, 2014 Posted in Appeals,Claims

 If an injured worker in Nevada successfully convinces a hearing officer to reverse an adjuster’s action on a claim, the insurer and/or the employer has the right to file an appeal to an appeals officer.  The insurer or employer must file their appeal within 30 days (plus 3 days for mailing of the hearing officer’s … Continue reading When a Win is Not a Win- Stay Orders →

Prevent a Denied Heart Claim
By Jason Weinstock on July 2, 2014 Posted in Police and Firefighters

 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 →

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder- Nevada Comp Law
By Jason Weinstock on June 23, 2014 Posted in psychological injury

There are two ways  a Nevada worker might receive treatment for a post-traumatic stress disorder under a Nevada workers’ compensation claim: 1)  The claimant has an accepted claim for a physical injury and the PTSD is a compensable consequence of that injury and needs treatment.  If so, the  claimant might get some psychological counseling and … Continue reading Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder- Nevada Comp Law →

Representing Yourself at Hearings on Your Nevada Comp Claim
By Jason Weinstock on March 31, 2014 Posted in Appeals

    For those people who want or who must represent themselves at the first level of hearings, you need to read the Rules of Practice.  These are the rules that the hearing officers expect attorneys and hearing advocates to know when they appear for a hearing.  Although the hearing officers do not expect unrepresented … Continue reading Representing Yourself at Hearings on Your Nevada Comp Claim →

Injured Worker Fraud Not Prevalent
By Jason Weinstock on December 17, 2012 Posted in Fraud

A friend today asked me about about an article in the Las Vegas Sun today regarding a Metro office who was caught doing something stupid and is being prosecuted for theft related to his workers’ compensation case.  The Nevada Attorney General is responsible under Nevada law for investigating and prosecuting any injured workers an insurer … Continue reading Injured Worker Fraud Not Prevalent →

Police and Fire Fighters Have Extra Benefits
By Jason Weinstock on October 29, 2012 Posted in Police and Firefighters

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 →

BANG! Work-Related Hearing Loss
By Jason Weinstock on September 30, 2012 Posted in Occupational Illnesses

Permanent, work-related hearing loss can result when an employee is exposed to an unexpected loud noise, like an explosion at a manufacturing plant.  However, many cases of occupationally-related hearing loss are caused by excessive noise exposure over months, or years  in a work environment that is too loud.   Difficulty hearing or understanding spoken words happens to most of us as we age, so it isn’t always easy … Continue reading BANG! Work-Related Hearing Loss →

Retired Police Officer Paralegal for Work Comp Claims
By Jason Weinstock on September 25, 2012 Posted in Miscellaneous

I’m pleased to introduce a new staff member, Garth Baker,  to the firm’s clients and the many other injured workers who rely on this law blog for information about Nevada workers’ compensation law.  Garth became a paralegal after retiring  from the  Las Vegas Metro Police Department  as a Detective.   He served as a police officer in the capacity of patrol, … Continue reading Retired Police Officer Paralegal for Work Comp Claims →

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