Workers Compensation Attorney in Desert Shores, Nevada

If injured at work in Desert Shores: (1) Report the injury to your employer immediately — under NRS 616C.015, you must notify your employer within 7 days; (2) Seek medical treatment from an authorized treating physician; (3) Complete a C-4 form (Employee's Claim for Compensation); (4) Do not give a recorded statement to the insurance company without an attorney. Failing to report timely can jeopardize your claim.

Under NRS 616C.230, injured workers in Nevada are entitled to: medical benefits (all reasonable and necessary medical treatment), temporary total disability (TTD) payments at 66⅔% of your average monthly wage, temporary partial disability (TPD) if you return to lighter duty at lower pay, permanent partial disability (PPD) if you suffer permanent impairment, and vocational rehabilitation. A Desert Shores workers comp attorney can ensure you receive all benefits owed.

If your workers compensation claim is denied in Nevada, you have 70 days to appeal to the Department of Administration's Hearings Division under NRS 616C.305. If that appeal fails, you can appeal to the Workers Compensation Appeals Panel and then to District Court. The appeals process is complex and time-sensitive — a Desert Shores workers comp attorney can represent you through each level.

Nevada's workers compensation system under NRS 616A.020 is the exclusive remedy against your employer for most workplace injuries — meaning you cannot sue your employer in civil court even if they were negligent. However, you may be able to sue a negligent third party (equipment manufacturer, property owner, subcontractor) in addition to filing a workers comp claim. A Desert Shores attorney can evaluate all potential claims.

Under NRS 616C.490 and NRS 616C.495, permanent partial disability is rated using the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. An independent medical examination (IME) is conducted. A Desert Shores workers comp attorney can arrange an independent evaluation if you disagree with the insurer's rating — the difference in a few percentage points can mean thousands of dollars in additional benefits.

Under NRS 616C.140, injured workers must file a workers compensation claim within 90 days of the injury or discovery of an occupational disease. For occupational diseases, the claim must be filed within 2 years of the date the disease became disabling. Do not wait — contact a Desert Shores workers compensation attorney immediately after a workplace injury to protect your rights.