If you’re injured on the job, you need a workers’ comp attorney Reno team who knows how to navigate workers’ compensation cases to get the financial compensation you deserve. When you need a workers’ compensation lawyer in Reno, contact The Law Firm of Herb Santos, Jr., for professional and reliable services. We serve Reno, NV; Sparks, NV; Carson City, NV; and surrounding areas.
I receive a lot of questions regarding workers’ compensation in Nevada. The following are several rules that every claimant should have some understanding of. Also, the forms shown on this page are important forms that you should be aware of: the C-1, Notice of Injury, the C-4, Notice of Claim, and the Wage Calculation Sheet. If you are hurt on the job, give me a call to go over these rules and forms to see how they apply in your particular case.
If you require medical treatment for your on-the-job injury or OD, you may be required to select a physician or chiropractor from a list provided by your workers’ compensation insurer if it has contracted with a Managed Care Organization (MCO), Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), or other health care providers.
If your employer has not entered into a contract with an MCO or PPO, you may select a physician or chiropractor from the Panel of Physicians and Chiropractors. Any medical costs related to your industrial injury or OD will be paid by your insurer.
Items Included in the Average Monthly Wage
The calculation of your average monthly wage includes the following –
Concurrent employment with another employer may also be included.
Items Which Cannot Be Included
Items which cannot be included are –
In certain instances, wages are determined by statute. Compensation will be based on that wage. If your average monthly wage exceeds the State Average Monthly Wage, compensation will be based on the State Average Monthly Wage.
Calculation of the Average Monthly Wage
A wage history of a period of 12 weeks must be used to calculate the average monthly wage. If a 12-week period is not representative of your average monthly wage, the following methods are to be used.
Days That May Be Excluded
The period used to calculate the AMW must consist of consecutive days immediately preceding your accident. Each day must be counted, with the following exceptions –
Concurrent Wages
Concurrent wages for employment by two or more employers may also apply. NAC 616C.447 provides that the insurer shall advise an injured employee in writing of his eligibility for compensation for concurrent employment at the time of the initial payment of compensation.
If you disagree with a written determination issued by the insurer, or the insurer does not respond to your request, a Nevada workers’ compensation attorney can help you appeal to the Department of Administration Hearing Officer by following the instructions contained in your determination letter. You must file your appeal within 70 days of the date of the determination letter or your unanswered request. Appeals may be filed at 1050 E. William Street, Suite 400, Carson City, Nevada 89701, or 2200 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 210, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102.
If you disagree with the Hearing Officer’s decision, you may appeal to the Department of Administration, Appeals Officer. You must file your appeal within 30 days from the date of the Hearing Officer’s decision letter at 1050 E. William Street, Suite 450, Carson City, Nevada 89701, or 2200 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 220, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102.
If you disagree with a decision of an Appeals Officer, you may file a petition for judicial review with the District Court. You must do so within 30 days of the Appeal Officer’s decision.
Mr. Santos has represented injured workers in Nevada for over 30+ years, so we have the experience needed to handle any kind of workers’ compensation case that comes our way.
Our Reno work injury attorneys always have a one-on-one approach so that you get personalized services for your needs, and you get the best workers’ compensation attorney services. Finally, Mr. Santos is a NJA board-certified workers’ compensation specialist, a distinction that few attorneys have attained. Always ask whether the Reno, NV workers’ compensation attorney who will work on your case is board certified and confirm the designation with the State Bar of Nevada.
All of these situations require legal knowledge and strategy, and The Law Firm of Herb Santos, Jr., is here to help. Even if you simply need help with the numerous forms and documents, such as the notice of injury or occupational disease or the claim for compensation, our workers’ comp attorney Reno team is happy to help make sure everything is filled out properly.
Workers’ comp covers a wide range of injuries and illnesses, including medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and disability payments. If your injury or illness was caused by work-related activities, you may be entitled to these benefits. You can start your case by calling The Law Firm of Herb Santos, Jr.’s work injury lawyer Reno team at 775-323-5200.
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