Las Vegas Workers' Compensation
Las Vegas Workers' Compensation Attorney
A Nevada workers' compensation claim is not a personal injury lawsuit. It's a separate no-fault system with its own forms, its own benefits, and very short deadlines — and one missed step can sink an otherwise solid claim. For over 22 years, Eric Blank Injury Attorneys has helped injured workers move through the workers' compensation process and recover the benefits they're entitled to. Free consultation, and no fees unless we win.
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First Steps
What To Do After A Work Injury In Nevada
Nevada workers' compensation turns on deadlines and paperwork. Here's how to protect your claim from day one.
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Get Medical Care
Get immediate medical attention. Nevada workers' compensation generally requires treatment from an authorized provider — your employer's or insurer's panel — so ask before you choose a doctor if it isn't an emergency.
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Notify Your Employer Right Away
Tell your supervisor or HR as soon as possible after the injury. Late reporting is one of the most common reasons claims get questioned or denied.
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File Form C-1 (Within 7 Days)
Form C-1 (Notice of Injury or Occupational Disease) is your formal written notice to your employer. Nevada law requires you to submit it within 7 days of the accident or of first realizing your condition may be work-related. Always keep a copy of the completed C-1 for your own records.
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File Form C-4 (Within 90 Days)
In Nevada, Form C-4 (Employee's Claim for Compensation / Report of Initial Treatment) is the form that actually starts your workers' compensation claim. You complete your portion with the treating doctor at your first visit, and the provider files it with your employer and their insurer. By law, the C-4 must be completed and filed within 90 days of the accident (or first onset of an occupational disease), which is a strict deadline that can cost you your benefits if missed.
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Don't Sign Away Your Rights
Don't sign settlement, release, or 'choice of physician' forms you don't fully understand. Some signatures forfeit benefits permanently. And don't quit your job without talking to a lawyer first.
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Call An Attorney
Denied claims, low impairment ratings, and improperly cut-off benefits are common in Nevada workers' compensation cases. The earlier an experienced lawyer is involved in your file, the easier it is to fight back and to identify any potential third-party claims before key evidence disappears.
Our Approach
How Eric Blank Injury Attorneys Handles Workers' Comp Cases
Eric Blank spent the early part of his career defending insurance companies. We bring that insider knowledge to every workers' compensation file — the same edge we apply across our personal injury practice .
Build The Claim & Meet The Deadlines
We make sure your C-1 and C-4 are filed correctly and on time, your authorized treatment is documented, and the right form goes to the right party. The deadlines in Nevada workers' compensation are short and unforgiving.
Fight Denials & Bad Ratings
Denials, low impairment ratings, and benefit cut-offs are common. We handle the multi-step Nevada appeal — hearings officer, appeals officer, and beyond — and we push back hard on a rating evaluation that under-counts the injury.
Find The Third-Party Claim
If someone other than your employer caused the injury — a negligent driver, a contractor on the worksite, a defective product manufacturer — there may be a separate personal injury claim alongside your workers' compensation claim. That second claim can recover damages workers' compensation doesn't.
Negotiate Or Litigate
Whether your case settles at a hearing, resolves on appeal, or proceeds to a third-party lawsuit, we prepare every file as if it's going to be fought.
Benefits
What Nevada Workers' Comp Covers — And What It Doesn't
Workers' compensation is a defined-benefit system. It pays for specific categories of loss spelled out by Nevada statute — but does not include the full range of damages a personal injury lawsuit would.
Workers' Compensation Benefits Available
- Authorized medical treatment
- Temporary Total Disability (TTD) — wage replacement while you can't work
- Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) — wage supplement on light duty
- Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) — award based on rated impairment
- Permanent Total Disability (PTD) — for catastrophic injuries
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Death benefits for surviving dependents
Not Available Under Workers' Compensation Alone
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress (in most situations)
- Full lost wages — TTD generally replaces about two-thirds of wage
- Loss of consortium for family members
- Punitive damages
If a third party — someone other than your employer — caused the injury, a separate personal injury claim alongside the workers' compensation claim can include pain and suffering and other damages workers' compensation doesn't cover. A free consultation is the best way to identify every claim that applies.
Nevada Law
Key Nevada Workers' Comp Rules
Strict Deadlines
Nevada workers' compensation has its own deadlines, separate from personal-injury law. Form C-1 (employee notice) is due within 7 days of the injury (NRS 616C.015). Form C-4 (the claim itself) must be filed within 90 days of the accident (NRS 616C.020). Missing these deadlines can sink an otherwise valid claim.
No-Fault System
Workers' compensation is no-fault. You generally don't need to prove your employer was negligent — only that the injury arose out of and in the course of your employment. The trade-off: workers' compensation benefits are defined by statute and don't include pain and suffering.
Third-Party Claims
If someone other than your employer caused the injury — a negligent driver, a contractor on the worksite, a defective product — you may have a separate personal injury claim alongside the workers' compensation claim. Coordinating the two is critical to a full recovery, and we handle both sides.
This is general information, not legal advice for your specific case. Talk to an attorney about the facts of your injury.
FAQ
Common Workers' Comp Questions
Do I need to prove my employer was at fault?
No. Nevada workers' compensation is a no-fault system. You generally have to show only that the injury arose out of and in the course of your employment — not that your employer did anything wrong. The trade-off is that workers' compensation benefits are limited to what the statute provides, and don't include pain and suffering.
What are the Nevada workers' comp deadlines?
Two key deadlines. First, notify your employer and complete Form C-1 (Notice of Injury or Occupational Disease) within 7 days of the injury (NRS 616C.015). Second, file Form C-4 (Employee's Claim for Compensation) within 90 days of the accident (NRS 616C.020). Both are strict — missing them can jeopardize a claim. Limited exceptions exist: for example, if your employer already had actual notice of the accident, the written-notice requirement may be excused. If you're worried about a missed deadline, talk to a lawyer right away rather than assuming the claim is lost.
Can I see my own doctor for a work injury?
In most Nevada workers' compensation claims, treatment must come from an authorized provider — your employer's or insurer's panel. Unauthorized treatment may not be covered. Some exceptions apply, especially for emergencies. Ask before you choose, and don't assume the insurer will cover outside care.
What benefits can I receive?
Authorized medical care, temporary total or partial disability (wage replacement while you can't work or can only do light duty), permanent partial or total disability awards if your injury results in rated lasting impairment, vocational rehabilitation, and — if a worker dies — benefits to surviving dependents. There's generally no recovery for pain and suffering in a standard workers' compensation claim.
Can I sue someone other than my employer too?
Often yes. If a third party — a driver who hit you while you were on the job, a contractor on a worksite, a defective product manufacturer — caused or contributed to the injury, you may have a separate personal injury claim alongside your workers' compensation claim. Those claims CAN recover damages workers' compensation doesn't, including pain and suffering. We coordinate the two so workers' compensation doesn't undercut a full third-party recovery.
What if my comp claim was denied?
Denials are common and appealable. Nevada has a multi-step appeal process — hearings officer, appeals officer, and ultimately district court review. Deadlines for each step are short, so don't wait to get a lawyer involved.
I had terrible injuries as a result of the accident I had and hiring Eric Blank to be on my side during this difficult process was the best thing I did.
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