If you were hurt on the job in Las Vegas, you may be wondering: can I sue my employer for a work injury? Nevada’s workers’ compensation system generally prevents you from suing your employer directly. However, Nevada law opens an important door many injured workers overlook. Under NRS 616C.215, if your workplace injury was caused …
A slip and fall injury at work can happen in seconds, but the consequences can follow you for months or even years. Whether you work on a construction site, in a hotel kitchen, on a casino floor, or inside a warehouse, wet surfaces, cluttered walkways, and uneven flooring create hazards that put Las Vegas workers …
Yes, Las Vegas hotel and casino workers who suffer on-the-job injuries can often pursue a workplace injury lawsuit against a responsible third party while collecting workers’ compensation benefits. Nevada law allows this dual-recovery pathway, giving injured hospitality workers an important tool to seek full compensation when someone other than their employer caused or contributed to …
Losing a loved one to a workplace accident is one of the most devastating experiences a family can endure. Beyond the overwhelming grief, you’re suddenly faced with financial uncertainty—mortgage payments, bills, and daily expenses that your family member’s income once covered. In these moments, understanding your legal rights shouldn’t add to your burden, but the …
Your Work Made You Sick – Now Nevada’s Tracking System Could Impact Your Case In 2024, Nevada tracked only 257 occupational disease claims statewide, with a staggering 66.9% denial rate – meaning two out of every three workers who believed their job made them sick were told they didn’t qualify for benefits. If you’re dealing …
When Tragedy Strikes: Your Critical 8-Hour Window After a Workplace Fatality The sudden loss of a coworker in a workplace accident shakes everyone to their core. While grieving families struggle to process their loss, employers face an urgent legal deadline that many don’t realize exists – they have just eight hours to report the fatality …
When Workplace Tragedies Strike: Nevada’s Fatal Work Injury Crisis In 2023, Nevada recorded 57 fatal work injuries, a sobering reminder that workplace accidents can devastate families in an instant. Each statistic represents a family member who left for work but never returned home – a construction worker who fell from scaffolding, a truck driver involved …
Whether you work in an industrial plant surrounded by heavy machinery, a white-collar office surrounded by desktop computers, or anywhere in between, there is always a risk that you might accidentally get hurt or sick on the job. If this happens, and if you are classified legally as an “employee” rather than an independent contractor, …
One of the most important components of a successful workers’ compensation claim is seeking medical care for your injury as soon as possible after first getting hurt, and then following all instructions from your doctors until you reach maximum medical improvement. However, thanks to how Nevada state law governs workers’ comp claims, you may not …
A workplace injury can be a scary and confusing time. The pain, the paperwork, the uncertainty – it’s enough to make anyone’s head spin. But on top of the initial shock, there are some common mistakes people make that can actually make the whole process even tougher. Here are the top 5 mistakes to avoid …
Your employer must take practical and effective steps to set up a safe environment and protect you from hazards that come up in the workplace. However, when they cut corners—such as neglecting routine maintenance or failing to provide employees protective gear—and you get hurt, you may be eligible to demand benefits through the workers’ compensation …
Pursuant to Nev. Rev. Stat. 616C.015, an employee or, in the event of the employee’s death, one of the dependents of the employee, shall provide written notice of an injury that arose out of and in the course of employment to the employer of the employee as soon as practicable, but within seven (7 ) …
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