Nevada Workman’s Compensation
The first thing you should do with any workplace injury is report it. Document it. Make sure your superior knows about when, where, and how it happened. The next thing you should do is to go here to this Nevada workers compensation page which has links to most everything you need to be aware of. It is a great starting point for all your questions and concerns.
What Kind Of Benefits Can I Get?
Workers compensation benefits are paid out to you by your employer’s insurance company. Usually they are in the form of payment for medical bills, missed work wages, disability, and sometimes you can even have new job training if you are unable to go back to your old job. To see what you can get in the state of Nevada take a look at this PDF.
How To Appeal A Decision
It is unfortunate that not all Nevada workers compensation claims are accepted. Yours might be rejected for a variety of reasons which means you will have to appeal and in some cases even find a lawyer to help. If this sounds like a situation you are in, please go here and read up about your options.