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…
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…
Marina’s Story – Getting her life back after a serious fall
In May of 2019, a fall at work interrupted Marina Vieyra’s years of service at the Mirage Casino and Hotel. She immediately knew something was seriously wrong. Walking into work…
The most challenging days have made the present day that much sweeter
Looking back, the most challenging days have made the present day that much sweeter. “I didn’t think I’d be here,” said Brandon Gerber, administrative manager at GGRM. “If you saw…
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’…