Workers Compensation - 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 if the accident causes or aggravates an injury.

Sometimes it is difficult to determine whether an injured party is "at work"; Usually, driving to and from work does is not covered. But if you already checked into work, then you may be covered.

You do not have to prove that the employer was at fault in any way for the accident; Only that you were at work when it happened.

The reporting of a work-related claim is governed by Nevada Statutes, and in particular, NRS 616C.010 and 616C.015. There is a duty to report the injury, but if the employer learns of the injury before it is reported, the employer can direct to submit to an examination to determine the extent of the injury.

An employee has seven days to provide a written report of the injury on a form approved by the Administrator. These forms can be obtained by the employer, and when turned in, must be signed off by the employer. A doctor must turn in a Claim for compensation within 3 working days.

Claims for compensation must be made within 90 days for medical care or wage loss. While there are some exceptions, to these rules, it is best to follow the deadlines listed to avoid any problem.

Most employees report the claim when they see a doctor, who files a C-4 that contains the information required by these statutes.

Failure to file notice or claim for compensation will prevent you from collecting anything, even if you are injured at work.