Firefighter Jake Worthen – One of Our Most Challenging Claims Yet
This was one of the most challenging claims yet. A young, healthy firefighter, Jake Worthen was on the precipice of an exciting career. After suffering a debilitating back injury on…
One misstep derailed Shawn Haynes’ two-decade career path
One misstep derailed Shawn Haynes’ two-decade career path as a revered electrician foreman for a local electrical construction company, MYR Group. “I knew that I was going to need somebody…
Firefighter Brent Bean Gets PPD for Post-Retirement Bout With Cancer
Changing one life today, affecting hundreds of lives tomorrow One call, and a lot of patience, put injured retired firefighter Brent Bean into the annals of legal history. “I called…
Get a Physician Progress Report at Every Doctor Visit
Injured workers filing workers’ compensation claims must get a physician progress report at each doctor’s visit. These reports inform the worker’s employer and insurer of diagnosis, treatments, and work capability.…
Understanding the PPD Lump Sum Award in Nevada
When injured workers in Nevada accept a lump sum payout for PPD benefits, the payment amount is reduced to reflect the present value of the award, and claimants may be…
Attending a PPD Rating Exam when More Treatment Is Needed
Injured workers should attend their scheduled permanent partial disability exam whether or not additional treatment may be needed. Failing to attend a PPD exam when additional medical treatment is necessary…
Did the IME Disagree with Your Treating Physician?
Injured workers do not have to accept the findings of Independent Medical Examiners (IME’s) who deliver a determination that is contradictory to that of the treating physician in a workers’…
Reopening Your Workers’ Compensation Claim in Nevada
Lifetime rights to reopen a Nevada workers’ compensation claim are available to injured workers who had a claim expenditure of more than $800, are off work due to injury or…
Loud Noise at Work: It’s About More than Your Hearing
An estimated 25 percent of U.S. labor workers are exposed to loud noise levels at work that can cause permanent hearing loss, as well as higher risks for cardiovascular disease.…
Important Steps to Take After Your Work Injury
When you’ve been injured at work, it can be a scary and stressful time. You’re experiencing the pain of your injury, but you may also be thinking about whether you’ll…
Protecting Your Family From Recalled Products
When using a defective product causes an injury, you may have a product liability claim. Although most products on the market are safe for use, there are some products that…
Reasons Your Employer May Fight Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you’ve been injured at work in Nevada, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation to pay for your medical bills and lost wages. Even though your employer should have…