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The Trump Administration and Workers’ Compensation Claims

By attorney | March 13, 2025 | Comments Off on The Trump Administration and Workers’ Compensation Claims
As Donald Trump’s second term begins, workers’ compensation is drawing focus.

As Donald Trump’s second term begins, workers’ compensation is drawing focus. This matter bridges federal policy and state-level authority, sparking curiosity about how workplace injury claims might shift. Stakeholders—employers, workers, and policymakers—are observing keenly. Some expect a business-friendly tilt reflecting Trump’s history, while others highlight state autonomy as a steadying force in Trump-era workplace compensation.…

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What to Do After a Construction Injury in Nevada: Workers’ Comp

By attorney | March 6, 2025 | Comments Off on What to Do After a Construction Injury in Nevada: Workers’ Comp
Construction work is inherently hazardous, often resulting in injuries that require workers' compensation benefits for recovery and support.

Construction work is inherently hazardous, often leading to a construction injury that requires workers’ compensation benefits for recovery. If you’re injured while working in construction in Nevada, understanding how to navigate the workers’ compensation process is essential, and here’s a step-by-step guide on what to do after such an injury. In 2020, the Bureau of…

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Navigating Workers’ Comp for Occupational Illnesses

By attorney | February 27, 2025 | Comments Off on Navigating Workers’ Comp for Occupational Illnesses
Workers' compensation is a crucial safety net for employees who suffer from occupational illnesses, ensuring they receive the medical care and financial support they need during challenging times.

Workers’ compensation is a crucial safety net for employees who suffer from occupational illnesses, ensuring they receive the medical care and financial support they need during challenging times. In Nevada, navigating the complexities of workers’ compensation laws can often feel overwhelming, particularly when dealing with conditions that develop over time, such as respiratory diseases, repetitive…

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Workers’ Comp: Nevada Warehouse Workers

By attorney | February 20, 2025 | Comments Off on Workers’ Comp: Nevada Warehouse Workers
Nevada warehouse workers face unique challenges and risks in their line of work, often performing physically demanding tasks in environments that can present a variety of hazards.

Nevada warehouse workers face unique challenges and risks in their line of work, often performing physically demanding tasks in environments that can present a variety of hazards. Their safety is frequently at risk, from heavy lifting and repetitive motion injuries to slip-and-fall accidents and equipment malfunctions. Workers may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses,…

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