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Reno Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Shook & Stone - Workers' Compensation Attorneys Reno, NV

Workers' Compensation Law Firm Reno

Shook & Stone has a long history of fighting for workers in Reno, Nevada. We have helped tens of thousands of clients in Reno get the compensation they deserve when they have been injured on the job. If you have been denied workers’ compensation, or if your employer is refusing a work comp claim in Reno, we can help.

Call Shook & Stone Reno Workers Compensation Lawyers at (775) 323-2200 or fill out the form for a free consultation.

Workers' Compensation

If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits in Reno. These benefits can help pay for your medical bills and lost wages while you are out of work. To apply for workers’ compensation, you will need to:

1. Report your injury to your employer as soon as possible.

2. Fill out a workers’ compensation claim form.

3. Submit the form to your employer or their insurance company.

4. Your employer has 10 days to respond to your claim.

5. If your claim is approved, you will begin receiving benefits.

6. If your claim is denied, you can appeal the decision.

What Are the Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Reno?

If your workers’ compensation claim is approved, you may be eligible for several different types of benefits, including:

1. Medical benefits – These benefits can help pay for your medical bills, including doctor’s visits, hospitalization, surgery, and prescriptions.

2. Wage replacement benefits – If you are unable to work because of your injury, you may be eligible for wage replacement benefits. These benefits can help you cover your living expenses while you are out of work.

3. Death benefits – If a worker dies as a result of a workplace accident or injury, their family may be eligible for death benefits.

What Are the Workers’ Compensation Requirements in Reno?

To be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Reno, you must:

1. Be employed in Nevada.

2. Have been injured at work or have an occupational disease.

3. Have reported your injury to your employer within 30 days of the accident.

4. Have filed a workers’ compensation claim within one year of the accident.

5. Be able to provide medical documentation of your injury or illness.

If you meet these requirements, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Reno.

How Can a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Help?

If you have been injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. A workers’ compensation lawyer can help you:

1. Understand the workers’ compensation process.

2. File a workers’ compensation claim.

3. Appeal a denied claim.

4. Negotiate with your employer or their insurance company.

5. Get the benefits you are entitled to.

6. Fight for your rights.

What Types of Workplace Accidents Are the Most Common?

The most common type of workplace accident is a slip and fall. Other common accidents include:

If you have been injured in any type of workplace accident, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.

How Much Does a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Cost?

Our workers’ compensation lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing unless we win.

When you are injured at work, the last thing you want to worry about is how you will pay your bills. A workers’ compensation lawyer can help you get the benefits you need to cover your living expenses while you are out of work.

If you have been injured on the job, contact a workers’ compensation lawyer in Reno today by calling Shook & Stone at (775) 323-2200 or fill out the form for a free consultation.

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