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Time deadlines for a Nevada Workers’ Compensation Claim.
By Jason Weinstock on May 1, 2020

A few weeks ago, I posted a blog regarding “5 Mistakes That Can Affect Your Nevada Workers’ Compensation Claim.” Number one on the list was missed filing deadlines. Filing deadlines refers to filing claims with the insurer, giving notice to your employer, and filing appeals to the Department of Administration. However, there are many deadlines … Continue reading Time deadlines for a Nevada Workers’ Compensation Claim.

What Are Nevada Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
By Jason Weinstock on April 10, 2020

If you are injured at work, it is important to know what you are entitled to and what are Nevada workers’ compensation benefits. The Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NIIA) is the act that governs Nevada’s workers’ compensation in conjunction with NRS 616 – 617 and NAC 616 – 617. In short Nevada’s workers’ compensation benefits … Continue reading What Are Nevada Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

Update on How Coronavirus Impacts Workers’ Compensation.
By Jason Weinstock on April 2, 2020

It was on March 17, 2020, that Nevada Governor Sisolak closed all casinos and gaming establishments in Nevada and recommended the closure of all “non-essential” businesses. This has led to non-essential surgeries being cancelled, massive layoffs/furloughs, and the partial closure of the Department of Administration. Below is an update on how Coronavirus impacts workers’ compensation. … Continue reading Update on How Coronavirus Impacts Workers’ Compensation.


How the Coronavirus Has Been Affecting Nevada’s Workers’ Compensation Community.
By Jason Weinstock on March 18, 2020

The Nevada workers’ compensation community includes, but is not limited to injured workers, claimant’s attorneys, the Department of Administration, healthcare providers, third-party administrators, insurers, employers, and defense attorneys. The Coronavirus is affecting workers’ compensation for everyone in some way or another. The effect of the Coronavirus on Nevada’s workers’ compensation community is being felt the … Continue reading How the Coronavirus Has Been Affecting Nevada’s Workers’ Compensation Community.

How Does Nevada Workers’ Compensation Work?
By Jason Weinstock on February 28, 2020

A question I often get is, “How does Nevada workers’ compensation work?” As I have explained in a previous blog post, workers’ compensation is an exclusive remedy in Nevada to compensate employees that are injured in the course and scope of their employment. The steps to filing a claim require that there be a specific … Continue reading How Does Nevada Workers’ Compensation Work?

Nevada Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injuries After July 1, 2019 (FY 2020).
By Jason Weinstock on October 14, 2019

Average Monthly Wage for Fiscal Year 2020 Increases. For Fiscal Year 2020, which begins on July 1, 2019, the maximum average monthly wage used to calculate workers’ compensation benefits has increased to $6,096.60. This is applicable to injuries on claims filed after July 1, 2019. If you have a claim established already, this increase will … Continue reading Nevada Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injuries After July 1, 2019 (FY 2020).