Nevada Workers’ Compensation is a state-mandated insurance program which covers medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs. In order to receive compensation for a work injury, there are very specific guidelines that must be followed. Under Nevada Workers' Compensation Law, there are certain notifications that must be made, forms must be filled out, and deadlines must be met. If these deadlines are not met an injured or ill employee may forfeit benefits they would otherwise deserve.

Nevada's Workers' Compensation is designed to provide benefits to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses and get them back to work as soon as possible. In exchange for Workers' Compensation benefits, employees forfeit their right to sue their employer for workplace injuries. A compensation claim is not the same thing as a lawsuit. Experienced Disability attorneys at Welt Law know how to protect their clients while guiding them to make good decisions.

Along with having medical bills and treatment paid, an injured employee may be eligible to collect a permanent disability award or temporary disability payments. Because Attorneys Tiffany Welt Doctors and Gerald M. Welt have decades of experience in Disability Law they will be better able to guide an injured employee or an employee with an occupational illness through complicated regulations and laws.

When injured on the job or suffering from an Occupational Illness, an employee must fill out a C-1 form to report their injury. This Incident Report is a "NOTICE OF INJURY OR OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE" form pursuant to NRS 616C.015. An injured employee has 7 days to fill out a form C-1 and return it to their employer. Those suffering from an occupational disease will have 7 days to return the form to the employer from the moment of a medical diagnosis by a physician. All deadlines must be met in order to be awarded benefits.

Nevada’s Workers’ Compensation system is meant to support injured employees or employees suffering from occupational illness or disease or injury. The unwieldly claims process can be complex and frustrating. Insurance companies may deny claims, delay payments, or offer less compensation than deserved.

If your Workers’ Compensation claim was denied or if your employer or your employer’s insurance company is disputing a part of your claim, under the Nevada laws you have the right to appeal this decision within 70 days. An informal hearing with an appointed hearing officer will be held to either approve or deny this claim. If you do not agree with the decision from the hearing officer, you will have 30 days to file an appeal with the Appeals Officer.

Disability attorneys Tiffany Welt Doctors and Gerald M. Welt:

• Ensure you receive the benefits that you are entitled to
• Appeal denied claims
• Negotiating settlements that reflect the value of your injuries
• Protect you from retaliation or wrongful termination
• And fight for your rights

In Nevada, attorneys are paid on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if we are successful in earning benefits or a settlement for our client. The fee is an agreed percentage of the benefit amount. Fees are dependent on the complexity of the case and may vary depending on the stage of the case. It also may be different than other states that provide Workers' Compensation Insurance. There may be expenses to help prove a case. These differences are explained during an initial consultation. The fee is agreed upon between the client and the attorney at that time. There is no fee for that initial consultation. Contact Welt Law at 702.382.2030 to set up an appointment. We are located outside the downtown area on the campus of Collaboration Center at 8390 W. Windmill Lane Building B LV NV 89113 by Appointment Only.

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