Las Vegas workplace injuries happen. People are human after all. Some injuries can be minor, such as cuts, burns or sprains. Usually, these need little to no medical treatment and generally, do not need workers’ comp.
However, if your workplace injury is worse, you might need workers’ comp for your loss of wages, damages or medical treatments.
Workers’ compensation in Nevada is a no-fault insurance system, providing benefits to workers injured on the job. The workers’ comp laws and insurance starts as soon as you get the job. An employer in Nevada is expected to participate in the workers’ comp program. It can mean bad things if an employer isn’t.
According to the BLS, in 2014, almost 3,000,000 injuries and illnesses reported as sustained at work.
The 2017 Liberty Mutual Insurance Workplace Safety Index lists the most common Las Vegas workplace injuries (or anywhere) as:
- Overexertion, from long shifts or in the hot summers
- Falling either on the same level OR
- Falling to lower level
- Hit by equipment or an object
- Roadway crashes
- Slipping or tripping
- Becoming stuck in equipment
- Repetitive motions, like swinging a hammer
- Other types of exertions
Las Vegas workplace injuries from slip and falls can mean broken bones, concussions or even brain injury. A long hospital stay might be in your future. Not all injuries happen by accident though. These type of injuries from repetitive motion or heavy lifting, could mean strains, carpal tunnel, or a herniated disk. These also limit your ability to work, which means a big loss of income.
The State of Nevada DIR governs workers’ compensation throughout Nevada. Most importantly, when injured the job, ensuring that employees tell their employer in writing no later than seven days after and ASAP.
It is helpful to speak with a lawyer who knows how Nevada’s workers’ comp regulations work and what laws to think about before you file a claim. Finally, contact us today to get more information. Our phones are answered 24/7.