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SB 289 part 1 – New Apportionment Rules
By Jason Weinstock on June 25, 2021 Posted in Information Center,Legislative proposals,Permanent partial disability awards

This year’s legislative session was a big one, so big that I will need to break it down into separate blogs. There were three bills that passed this session, that will have an impact on workers’ compensation. The biggest of which was SB 289, which made changes to apportionment, who can sign C-4s, determinations sent … Continue reading SB 289 part 1 – New Apportionment Rules →

3 Things to Check to Determine If Your PPD Award / Workers’ Compensation Settlement Is Correct.
By Jason Weinstock on August 14, 2020 Posted in Permanent partial disability awards

Frequently I am asked by potential clients and current clients whether there is a settlement at the end of their workers’ compensation case or how much their case is worth. This question is often hard or impossible to answer. Sometimes, I can estimate whether I think you are likely to have a permanent partial disability … Continue reading 3 Things to Check to Determine If Your PPD Award / Workers’ Compensation Settlement Is Correct. →

Nevada Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injuries After July 1, 2020 (FY 2021).
By Jason Weinstock on July 10, 2020 Posted in Average Monthly Wage

For Fiscal Year 2021, which began on July 1, 2020, the maximum average monthly wage used to calculate workers’ compensation benefits has increased to $6,275.73. This is applicable to injuries on claims filed after July 1, 2020. If you have a claim established already, this increase will not affect your benefits. The maximum temporary total … Continue reading Nevada Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injuries After July 1, 2020 (FY 2021). →

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

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. →

If I Get the Coronavirus Will Nevada Workers’ Compensation Cover My Missed Work and Medical Expenses?
By Jason Weinstock on March 14, 2020 Posted in Information Center

With growing concern over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) the last few weeks, many are asking, “If I get the Coronavirus will Nevada workers’ compensation cover my missed work and medical expenses?” The answer is… probably not, unless you are a first responder or health care provider (paramedic, doctor, firefighter, or police officer). This is extremely concerning … Continue reading If I Get the Coronavirus Will Nevada Workers’ Compensation Cover My Missed Work and Medical Expenses? →

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

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? →

Why Do Worker’s Compensation Attorneys Appeal The Initial Claim Acceptance Letter?
By Jason Weinstock on January 24, 2020 Posted in Information Center,Lawyers

One 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? →

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