Workers' Compensation Injuries
Sometimes work accidents happen. When you are hurt on the job, your injury should be covered by insurance your employer carries known as workers' compensation. It can cover loss of wages, as well as medical bills incurred to treat your work related injury. There are different types of wage compensation that injured workers can receive such as
- Temporary Total Disability
- Temporary Partial Disability
- Permanent Partial Disability
- Permanent Total Disability
When a work accident does occur, there are many different types of injuries that require medical intervention including
- Back, neck and shoulder injuries
- Knee, leg, ankle and foot injuries
Depending on the injury, it can affect your ability to continue to perform your specific job. In the event that you cannot continue in your current area of work due to your work injury, you may even qualify to receive vocational rehabilitation.
When filing a workers' compensation claim, there are many forms and deadlines that must be complied with under Nevada guidelines. Don't take a chance when it comes to your well being, seek the advice of an experienced workers' compensation attorney. In order to ensure you protect your claim rights, contact our office today for a FREE consultation.
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