2023 Workers’ Compensation New Case Law Update The Nevada Supreme Court/Court of Appeals published 4 opinions in workers’ compensation cases this past year. These 4 cases have had an immediate impact on the way cases are viewed and moving forward. While the summary below is my interpretation of the cases, it is important to know that others may view them differently and future cases may alter my opinion or the Court’s holdings. Gilman v. CCSD (527 P.3d 624 (Nev. 2023).) In this case, the claimant wanted to reopen their workers’ compensation claim that had previously closed. The claim was origi ..read more

While the cost of a Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) exam usually falls on the workers’ compensation insurer, there are rare situations when the burden falls on an injured worker. Unfortunately, this burden just got a bit heavier for the injured workers to carry. Effective February 1, 2024, the cost of a PPD evaluation for 2 body parts rose from $911.26 to $950.04. Every year the Nevada Medical Fee Schedule changes in February. These changes dictate what doctors can charge the workers’ compensation insurer for different services.  A copy of the current Nevada Medical Fee Schedule can be ..read more

The Nevada Workers Compensation Chronicle is a newsletter from the Department of Industrial Relations. Each quarter they send out important information as it relates to Nevada Workers Compensation. Among this information, they pass along statistics from the CARDS system (Claims and Regulatory Data System). This past year, they released two reports for the Winter and Spring seasons that show the top 5 nature of injuries and cause of injuries for workers comp claims filed during those periods. A breakdown is below: Top 5 Nature of Injuries and Cause of Injury Workers’ Comp Claims: For period 8/1 ..read more

While the cost of a Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) exam usually falls on the workers’ compensation insurer, there are rare situations when the burden falls on an injured worker. Unfortunately, this burden just got a bit heavier for the injured workers to carry. Effective February 1, 2023, the cost of a PPD evaluation for 2 body parts rose from $911.26 to $950.04. Every year the Nevada Medical Fee Schedule changes in February. These changes dictate what doctors can charge the workers’ compensation insurer for different services.  A copy of the current Nevada Medical Fee Schedule can be ..read more

Nevada Workers’ Compensation Mileage Reimbursement Rate Increase 2023 Effective January 1, 2022, the mileage reimbursement rate for Nevada workers compensation related travel has been increased from 58.5 cents per mile to 65.5 cents per mile. See the Division of Industrial Relations’ memorandum here. What Mileage Reimbursement Benefit is an Injured Worker Eligible to Receive for Medical Travel? Injured workers are eligible for mileage allowance under NAC 616C.150. Mileage is eligible for reimbursement if the injured worker is: Traveling to a doctor’s appointment related to his or her workers ..read more

Average Monthly Wage for Fiscal Year 2023 increases! For Fiscal Year 2023, which began on July 1, 2022, the maximum average monthly wage used to calculate workers’ compensation benefits has increased to $7.309.80. This is applicable to injuries on claims filed after July 1, 2022. If you have a claim established already, this increase will not affect your benefits. The maximum temporary total disability benefit in Nevada is 66 2/3 of the maximum average monthly wage. That means that if the injured worker is off work due to the injury for a month, or her employer does not have light duty work wi ..read more

When an employee suffers a work-related injury, they may be entitled to compensation from their employer. However, if they do not have legal representation, they could lose out on important workers compensation benefits. When someone has been injured at work, I understand the first instinct isn’t to hire a lawyer. However, having a lawyer on your side to represent your case can be very beneficial. Lawyers help to file a claim for workers’ compensation, which provides medical care and temporary disability payments. Why is this important? Most injured workers don’t know the process of workers’ c ..read more

Workers’ comp vs. personal injury lawsuits – what’s the difference? Get the facts about these two types of cases. In Nevada, employers must provide workers’ compensation insurance for employees injured on the job. This coverage provides medical care, disability payments, and other benefits to injured workers. Workers Comp vs. Personal Injury Lawsuits: What’s The Difference? Workers compensation claims are filed when an employee gets injured on the job. This includes things like muscular & skeletal injuries, car accidents while in the course and scope of employment, slip and falls, and othe ..read more

As a workers compensation attorney, we see a fair share of construction worker clients who have suffered from construction site injuries and accidents. Construction workers often face dangerous working conditions that put them at risk for injury. Some of these risks include being exposed to high levels of noise, chemicals, and other hazards on the job site. Construction equipment | 8815889 © Nataliia Fedori | Dreamstime.comLearn about some of the most common types of injuries construction workers face. 1. Protect Yourself from Falling Objects. If you work as a construction worker, you should t ..read more

If you get injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Learn more about workers comp benefits and what you should do if you are injured or hurt at work. Workers’ compensation benefits cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs related to an injury sustained while working. These benefits are available for injuries that occur in the course of employment. What Is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to help employees who suffer work-related injuries. They provide financial assistance to compensate employees for medical bills ..read more