Author Archives: The Law Firm of Herb Santos, Jr.
The Law Firm of Herb Santos Jr.: Championing the Wild West Shootout for a Cause
The Wild West Shootout of 2023 stands out not just as a premier basketball tournament, but as a beacon of community support and engagement, thanks to the unwavering commitment of The Law Firm of Herb Santos Jr. This event, emblematic of the spirit of Reno, Nevada, has found a steadfast ally in Herb Santos… Read More »
A Masterclass in Workers’ Compensation: Featuring Herb Santos Jr.
Herb Santos Jr. recently headlined the “WC Completely Masterful Seminar” in Las Vegas. This event, a key part of the Richard A. Harris Series of Continuing Legal Education, showcased the intricate complexities of Workers’ Compensation cases. On December 8, 2023, esteemed legal professionals gathered at the Durango Station to delve into an intensive day… Read More »
Spread Joy This Season: Support the Holiday Toy Drive with Herb Santos Jr.
The spirit of giving is the cornerstone of the holiday season, and this year, The Law Firm of Herb Santos Jr. is leading the charge with a heartwarming Holiday Toy Drive. From November 17 to December 14, join us in making a difference in the lives of children through NJA’s Trial Lawyers Care initiative…. Read More »
TEN STEPS TO ENSURE THAT THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PLAN IS VIABLE.
One of the benefits available to injured workers in Nevada is vocational rehabilitation. This benefit comes into play when an injured worker is unable to return to the pre-injury job due to the industrial, permanent physical restrictions and the employer is unable to provide a permanent light duty job within those restrictions. It is… Read More »
Trial Lawyers Care Annual Holiday Toy Drive!
The Law Firm of Herb Santos, Jr. is proud to be teaming up with the Nevada Justice Association. This holiday season we are collecting toys for local charities including FEAT (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) and Ashlee’s Toy Closet. We invite you to make a kid’s holiday special and donate a toy today! Drop off new, unwrapped toys…. Read More »
If Your Work Injury Prevents You From Returning To Your Job, You May Be Eligible For Retraining
If your work injury prevents you from being able to return to your job, you may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation benefits. Eligibility is determined after a written assessment is completed by a vocational rehabilitation counselor. The written assessment must evaluate the injured employee’s ability or potential to return to the position the employee… Read More »
COVID-19 AND THE WORKPLACE
I have received numerous questions from various people on what one should do if you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 at work. Under some situations, it may be covered under Nevada workers’ compensation laws. If an injured worker believes that he or she may have been exposed to COVID-19, I would suggest… Read More »
DEFENSIVE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY
For the past 29 years, I have represented many people who have been seriously hurt in highway accidents. Many of them were involved in accidents with big rig trucks. It is imperative to be a defensive driver whenever you are driving on the highway. I urge you to remember safety rules of the road… Read More »
WHY WE NEED TO FIGHT TO PROTECT THE 7TH AMENDMENT. By Herb Santos, Jr.
“In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.” – The 7th Amendment… Read More »
IF MY CONDITION GETS WORSE, CAN I GET FUTURE MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR MY WORK INJURY?
One of the most valuable benefits for the injured worker in Nevada is the lifetime re-opening right. After a claim closes, an injured worker may be able to re-open the claim in the future. However, the process is difficult. The fact that the industrial condition hurts more is not enough to get a claim… Read More »