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Injured While Loading or Unloading Packages? What Nevada Delivery Drivers Should Know

By attorney | December 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Injured While Loading or Unloading Packages? What Nevada Delivery Drivers Should Know

For package delivery drivers in Nevada, the job doesn’t stop once the vehicle is parked. Loading and unloading packages is a physically demanding part of the workday and one of the most common times injuries occur. From heavy lifting and awkward movements to rushed schedules and uneven surfaces, these tasks place delivery workers at high…

Vehicle Accidents While on Duty: Workers’ Comp Rights for Nevada Law Enforcement

By attorney | December 18, 2025 | Comments Off on 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…

Falls From Heights in Construction: Your Rights Under Nevada Workers’ Compensation

By attorney | December 11, 2025 | Comments Off on Falls 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…

Why EMTs in Nevada Shouldn’t Ignore Repetitive Stress Injuries

By attorney | December 4, 2025 | Comments Off on Why 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…

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