What happens when an officer is injured off-duty?
Thank God Jack wasn’t with me. That was the first thought Las Vegas police officer Ion Iliescu had after he regained consciousness following a snow tubing accident at Lee Canyon.…
Heart & Lung Bill (SB 295) Has Genesis in Workers’ Compensation Case
Sometimes fighting the system isn’t enough. Sometimes you have to change the system. Alvin Kenon knew he wanted to work in law enforcement from a very early age: “My earliest…
Injuries Not Immediately Obvious in Carmella’s Accident
I didn’t know what I needed. I didn’t know what to expect. The accident was relatively minor and over in a flash. Still, the long-term repercussions upended realtor Carmella Geraci’s…
LVMPD Officer John D. – seriously injured helping a local citizen in distress
Pain management and rehab only mask the symptoms. They don’t solve it. As a surveillance officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, John D. was known to go above…
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…
What is an Occupational Disease?
Most people know that if they are injured in an accident on the job, they may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, not many people are aware that if…
Workers’ Compensation for Traveling Employees
Many employees travel for their work and can become injured while they are on the road. It has long been an unsettled question in Nevada whether and when traveling employees…
Nevada Community Assistance During the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Injuries Caused by Broken Equipment at Work
Workplace equipment can endure a lot of heavy abuse, especially in industries like construction or transportation. That equipment can break down and become a danger to employees is one reason…
Personal Injuries at the Gym in Nevada
Although the safety of workout equipment is constantly improving, the reality is that doing any sort of physical activity involves a degree of risk. Working out at a gym is…