WORKERS' COMPENSATION BLOGS

Returning to work after a work injury in Nevada can feel overwhelming. While recovery comes first, understanding your rights and legal protections is essential before stepping back into your job. The process involves more than just receiving medical clearance. You must also navigate workers’ compensation benefits, job restrictions, and possible vocational support. In this guide,…

If your work injury worsens or new symptoms appear after your workers’ compensation claim closes, you need to reopen your claim promptly. Understanding how to reopen a workers’ comp claim in Nevada ensures you keep receiving the medical care and benefits you deserve. This guide walks you through the reopening process and explains how a…

Employer retaliation after a workers’ comp claim is a serious issue that affects many injured workers in Nevada. While filing a claim should protect your health and income, some employers respond by punishing you—subtly or directly. If you’re noticing changes in how you’re treated at work after filing for workers’ compensation, you may be facing…

Injured at Work? Your Doctor Choice Matters If you’ve suffered a work-related injury in Reno or anywhere in Nevada, one of the first questions you might ask is whether you can choose a doctor for workers’ comp in Nevada. That question isn’t just valid—it’s critical. After all, the doctor who treats you doesn’t just manage…