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Can You Be Fired for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Nevada?

In Nevada, it is illegal to fire employees for filing workers’ compensation claims. This does not mean retaliation never happens, especially in high-pressure industries such as casinos, hotels, and restaurants where workplace injuries are common. Employers sometimes try to disguise retaliation as layoffs, performance problems, or policy violations.
a "Work Injury Claim Form," which is used to report injuries that happen at work. Fired for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim

Las Vegas Is One of the U.S.’s Deadliest Cities for Pedestrians: What It Means for Injury Claims

If you've been struck by a vehicle while walking in Las Vegas, you're not alone. This year’s KURU Footwear report ranks Las Vegas as the third most dangerous city for pedestrians in the United States, with 3.41 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 people. In 2024, Nevada recorded its highest number of pedestrian fatalities ever, with 95 deaths in Clark County alone. These statistics matter for your injury claim because they establish the severity of the pedestrian safety crisis and support your case for compensation. 
rear side of a silver car parked near a sidewalk. Several people are walking on the sidewalk beside the car, and the scene appears to be in an urban area with a paved street and pedestrian pathway.

Las Vegas, NV — New Law: State Affirms Workers’ Compensation Protections for First Responders Facing Lung Disease Risks

Las Vegas, NV (December 2nd, 2025) – Governor Joe Lombardo has signed Senate Bill 7, restoring critical workers' compensation protections for Nevada firefighters and police officers who develop lung disease and other conditions from years of hazardous exposure on the job. The law, which takes effect immediately and applies retroactively, reaffirms the conclusive presumption standard that has protected Las Vegas first responders since 1989.
Workers' compensation claim form application with pen on desk

Las Vegas, NV — 38 DUI Arrests in Statewide Blitz: What Victims of Drunk Driving Accidents Need to Know

Las Vegas, NV (December 1st, 2025) – Nevada law enforcement agencies conducted a major coordinated operation over the weekend, resulting in 38 DUI arrests during a two-day enforcement campaign. The second annual "Sergeant Abbate and Trooper Felix" DUI Blitz honored two fallen Nevada Highway Patrol officers while working to remove impaired drivers from Nevada roads.
Young drunk driver chased by police while driving under the influence of alcohol

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