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In a Workers Compensation Case, Do I Need an Attorney?

As in he personal injury claim, a workers compensation claimants is permitted to handle their own case by themselves. However, proceeding on your own is extremely unwise and we recommend against it. 3 We cannot give an exhaustive list of all the reasons why a workers compensation victim would be greatly benefited by an attorney, but here are just some of the reasons:

  • Example: Scope of Claim Acceptance Letter
    • Often times, employers hire third-party administrators or private insurance companies to handle their claims. These insurance companies, third party administrators, or their attorneys, are extremely skilled in using the law and the codes which apply in a sea of Nevada to limiting or eliminating the right of recovery for injured workers. We have seen many cases where and injured worker sustains multiple injuries and, in the scope of claim except this letter, employer only lists one injury and normally, it is the least of the injuries involved. For example, a person may suffer from a herniated disc as well as a back strain following a fall at work. Employer puts in a claim acceptance letter that the scope of claim is for back strain without mentioning the herniation. Unless you challenge their decisino and set forth at the time of a hearing the reasons for the herniation being also asked the related, the criminal be denied 30 days following the initial acceptance of claim letter. Preparation for these hearings is time-consuming, technical, and usually requires the expertise of an attorney to properly prepare for your defense. This is one of many letters that you will receive and be required to challenge if the employer seeks to limit your claim in such a manner. Other limitations include miscalculation of your base pay for receiving temporary total disability benefits, the lack of a permanent part of this ability rating, and now a vocational rehabilitation benefits where applicable.
  • In our experience, most injured workers lack the time, resources and ability to properly prepare for a hearing or an appeal from a hearing, let alone proceed into state court on a petition for review. Although the law permits individuals to seek the help from the office of injured workers, a state agency appointed by the governor, their involvement can only began after the hearing and a ton of appeal. For many injured workers, this professional assistance comes too late.
  • Here is a list of additional areas where legal expertise and advice can be very helpful:
  • Course and Scope of Work
  • If you are injured while on the job, you may be able to make a worker’s compensation claim. Every employer who is in the course and scope of employment is entitled to benefits.
  • Untimely Claims
  • If you are injured while on the job, you may be able to make a worker's compensation claim. Every employer who is in the course and scope of employment is entitled to benefits.
  • Wages and Salary
  • The law permits an injured party to make a claim for wage loss.
  • Disability Ratings
  • If you are injured at work and those injuries cause you to suffer limitations in your ability to work, you may be entitled to compensation.
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Sometimes an accident-related injury will lead to a disability that does not make it possible to return to the type of work you were doing before.
  • Re-Opening Claims
  • Once you have completed treatment for injuries, you no longer receive additional medical care. However, under certain circumstances, you may be permitted to reopen a claim.
  • Hearings and Appeals
  • You will receive numerous letters from the insurance company during the course of your workers compensation case. You will also notice at the end of each letter it says that you may request a hearing if you disagree with the insurance company's decision.
  • Third-Party Claims
  • Many people who are injured on the job were injured at the hands of a person who was not their employer or a co-employee. In those cases, are you permitted to make a claim against them while still receiving workers compensation benefits. The answer is yes.


As any workers compensation attorney will tell you workers compensation cases can take many different forms. If you have been injured while on the job or have been neglected of proper compensation and you may be entitled to a disability award, call Las Vegas workers compensation attorney Craig Perry today for a free attorney consultation.