What is the Definition of Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)? Thousands of Nevada workers sustain on-the-job injuries every year. Construction and mining are two of Nevada’s biggest industries. They also produce some of the highest rates of injury among their workers. However, Las Vegas employees can get injured in every job, including “safe” jobs. Retail workers [...]
Employers, lawyers, and workers are waiting to see how the state of Nevada’s first big Worker’s Compensation claim for COVID-19 makes its way through court. The groundbreaking case is about a man in his 20’s that will need to be on Oxygen for the rest of his life due to complications from catching Coronavirus at [...]
Many types of workers employed across different sectors face risks and dangers every day on the job. Perhaps you’re a construction worker who works with heavy equipment. Maybe you’re a security guard who faces drunk, aggressive people and who occasionally has to break up fights. Perhaps you’re a taxi cab driver, sometimes suffering both mental [...]
Construction sites can be hazardous. Some of the most severe workplace accidents happen on building sites and in other construction zones. Often, these accidents occur due to a lack of proper training or safety equipment, poor management and improper maintenance. But, what happens when you are injured at a construction site where you are a [...]
In 2017, there were 882,730 occupational injuries and illnesses in the workplace. Your chances of being involved in a workplace accident depends heavily on the industry that you work in, your particular job role, the company that you work for, how seriously they take workplace safety, and your training and guidance. But, generally speaking, accidents [...]
Still to this day, mining is one of America’s most dangerous industries. Miners face numerous challenges when working underground, including unexpected hazards and neglected regulations. Also, a dark and damp environment can make breathing difficult. Combined, these factors mean accidents are more common than you would think. The constant threat of sustaining serious or even [...]
Some jobs in Las Vegas are more dangerous than others. Sometimes the work itself is risky, and sometimes it's the working environment that poses a danger to workers. Every employer in Nevada should offer workers compensation to take care of you when you get hurt in any job. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work out that [...]
You’re the one who bounces out of bed every day and looks forward to a great time at work. You’re good at what you do. You’re reliable, and folks at the job know they can always count on you. But that fateful day, no matter how you wish you could change it, the freak accident [...]
If you were injured on the job, you may be able to file a workers' compensation case. In the state of Nevada, workers' compensation insurance is designed to help pay for medical expenses related to the injury you sustained, to compensate you for any time you miss off of work and to compensate you for [...]
In the state of Nevada, all employers are required to carry some form of workers compensation insurance. When you're injured on the job, you must notify your employer of the injury right away and they must provide you with a claim form. They will then submit the claim to their insurance company to be paid [...]