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Vehicle Accidents While on Duty: Workers’ Comp Rights for Nevada Law Enforcement
Law enforcement officers in Nevada spend a significant portion of their shifts behind the wheel. Whether responding to emergencies, patrolling assigned areas, transporting detainees, or assisting other agencies, vehicle operation is a core part of the job. Unfortunately, this also places officers at risk of serious injuries from on-duty vehicle accidents. If you are a…
Read MoreFalls From Heights in Construction: Your Rights Under Nevada Workers’ Compensation
Falls continue to be one of the most common and dangerous types of construction accidents in Nevada. Whether you’re working on scaffolding, ladders, roofs, framing, or elevated platforms, the risk of injury is significant — and even a short-distance fall can lead to life-changing medical issues. If you work in the Nevada construction industry and…
Read MoreWhy EMTs in Nevada Shouldn’t Ignore Repetitive Stress Injuries
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) face some of the most physically demanding work in Nevada. With long shifts, heavy lifting, and fast-paced emergency response demands, repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) are incredibly common. Unfortunately, many EMTs delay treatment, assuming the pain is just part of the job. But RSIs are work-related injuries, and Nevada’s workers’ compensation system…
Read MoreHoliday Season Hiring: What Happens If You’re Injured as a Short-Term Employee?
Seasonal jobs surge during the holidays. Retail stores, warehouses, hospitality businesses, and delivery companies add temporary workers to keep up with demand. While these roles help employers fill labor gaps, they also come with fast-paced environments, long hours, and heightened injury risks. If you’re a short-term or temporary employee injured on the job, you may…
Read MoreLifting and Overexertion Injuries in Package Delivery Jobs
Package delivery drivers play a critical role in today’s fast-paced economy, delivering everything from mail to heavy parcels. While these jobs keep our communities moving, they also carry a high risk of physical injury. Lifting heavy packages, repetitive bending, and long hours on the road can lead to serious overexertion and musculoskeletal injuries. If you’re…
Read MoreOverexertion and Repetitive Motion Injuries in the Warehouse Industry
Warehouse work is physically demanding. Employees often spend long hours lifting, carrying, bending, and performing repetitive tasks that can take a serious toll on the body. Overexertion and repetitive motion injuries are among the most common workplace injuries in the warehouse industry — and they can significantly impact your ability to work and earn a…
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Work-Related Injury as a Nevada EMT
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) face high-risk situations every day — from car accidents and medical emergencies to unpredictable environments and physical strain. While their mission is to save others, EMTs themselves often suffer serious injuries in the line of duty. When an injury occurs, knowing what to do immediately afterward is critical to protect both…
Read MoreCommon Workplace Injuries Among Nurses and How Workers’ Comp Can Help
Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system — caring for patients, managing emergencies, and handling demanding workloads every single day. Yet the same dedication that keeps hospitals and clinics running also exposes nurses to serious risks of injury. From lifting patients to working long hours on their feet, nursing is one of the most…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation – What You Need to Know About Pre-Existing Back Injuries
Back injuries are among the most common reasons employees file workers’ compensation claims. But what happens if you already had a back problem before your workplace injury? Many employees worry that a pre-existing condition — such as chronic back pain, degenerative disc disease, or scoliosis — will automatically disqualify them from workers’ comp benefits. The…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation – What to Do if Injured Delivering Packages in Nevada
Package delivery drivers perform some of the most physically demanding work in today’s economy. Whether employed by UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon, or another delivery service, drivers face daily risks such as lifting heavy packages, navigating traffic, dealing with unsafe property conditions, and exposure to extreme weather. Unfortunately, injuries on the job are common. In Nevada,…
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