Las Vegas Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
If you were injured on the job in Las Vegas, you don’t need to prove your employer was negligent to obtain workers’ compensation benefits. A workers’ compensation lawyer at the George Bochanis Injury Law Offices can help you recover compensation, even if you were partially to blame for your accident.
Since 1985, our law firm has been helping injured workers make ends meet while they recover. Let us help you get your medical bills paid. We offer:
- Free initial consultation
- No upfront fees
- More than four decades of experience
Schedule your FREE consultation with our workers’ compensation attorneys in Las Vegas now. Call 702-388-2005.
Why Hire a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Hiring a workers’ compensation lawyer helps protect your benefits, avoid costly mistakes, and challenge denied or delayed claims under Nevada law. While you are not required to have an attorney to file a claim, insurance companies often delay, reduce, or deny benefits when injured workers handle claims on their own.
Las Vegas workers’ compensation lawyer George T. Bochanis has represented injured Nevada workers since 1985. Our firm helps clients at every stage of the workers’ compensation process, from initial filings to denied claims and appeals. We understand how insurers evaluate claims and what documentation is required to secure benefits.
When you hire a workers’ compensation attorney at our firm, we will:
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- Protect your legal rights throughout the workers’ compensation claims process
- Handle all communication with your employer and the insurance company
- Collect medical records, wage documentation, and other evidence supporting your claim
- Calculate your benefits, including medical expenses and lost wages
- Explain your options clearly so you can make informed decisions
- Prepare and submit all required forms and deadlines correctly and on time
Having an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer on your side helps reduce mistakes, missed deadlines, and unfair benefit determinations that can delay your recovery and financial stability.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits Available to Injured Workers in Las Vegas
Nevada workers’ compensation benefits are designed to cover medical treatment, replace a portion of lost wages, and provide financial support when a work injury causes temporary or permanent limitations.
Temporary Total Disability Benefits (TTD)
Workers who are injured on the job in Nevada are entitled to receive TTD benefits if they are unable to work for five days within a 20-day period. These benefits pay a portion of your lost wages, providing ⅔ of your average weekly wage, for as long as you are eligible. To qualify, you must have certification from your workers’ compensation doctor that states you are unable to perform your regular work duties. Additionally, your employer must not have offered you an opportunity to return to work in a “light duty” position that fits within your restrictions and pays the same or more than your TTD rate.
Temporary Partial Disability Benefits (TPD)
You are entitled to TPD benefits if you are able to return to work, but your work-related injury prevents you from earning as much or more than you would make if you were temporarily totally disabled. These benefits are available to injured workers for up to 24 months. They are designed to make up the difference between what you are earning and what you would make if you were receiving TTD benefit payments.
Permanent Partial Disability Benefits (PPD)
If your injury caused you to be partially disabled, and you are not expected to improve, you are entitled to PPD benefits. A rating doctor will determine the level of compensation you are eligible to receive. You may collect a lump sum payment to settle your award, or you could be paid monthly payments. If you are paid monthly, payments will continue for five years or until you turn 70- whichever is later.
Permanent Total Disability Benefits (PTD)
Once you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI), your physician will determine if your work injury has left you permanently impaired. Examples of permanent impairments include paralysis, severe brain injury, blindness in both eyes, and the loss of limbs. If you were injured so severely that you are unable to perform any type of work, you are entitled to receive monthly payments that are equal to just over 66% of your average pre-accident wage for the rest of your life.
Get Your Medical Bills Paid
Nevada workers’ compensation covers all reasonable and necessary medical care related to your work injury. Unlike private health insurance, there are no deductibles or co-pays for approved treatment. We can help you file a claim to pay for:
- Ambulance Bills
- Emergency Room Treatment
- Specialist Treatment
- Medical Tests
- Prescription Medications
- Surgeries
- Wound Care
- Hospital Stays
- Transportation Costs
- In-Home Nursing Care
- Follow-Up Medical Care
- Medical Equipment
- Home or Vehicle Modifications
Receive Vocational Rehabilitation
If you cannot return to your pre-injury job, you may qualify for vocational rehabilitation benefits. These benefits are intended to help injured workers re-enter the workforce in a new role. If you qualify, workers’ compensation insurance companies may pay for:
- Schooling or training
- Bi-weekly maintenance checks
- A lump-sum payment in lieu of training
Death Benefits for Surviving Family Members
When a worker dies from a job-related injury or illness, eligible family members may receive death benefits under Nevada law. These benefits may include wage replacement and burial expense coverage.
Workers’ compensation insurance may pay up to $10,000 for burial expenses, in addition to ongoing benefits for qualifying dependents. The workers’ compensation attorneys at George Bochanis Injury Law Offices offer free consultations to help families determine eligibility and guide them through the claims process.
How Did Your Workplace Injury or Illness Occur?
Despite strict workplace safety regulations, advancements in technology, and increased worker protections, it is not uncommon for today’s workers to sustain a workplace injury or illness in an on-the-job accident or exposure. Work-related injuries are frequently sustained in:
- Same-level slip and fall accidents
- Falls from heights
- Chemical exposures
- Explosions
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Heavy lifting incidents
- Equipment or machinery accidents
- Cave-ins
While some work-related injuries are minor and require little to no medical care, others can be severe, permanently disabling, or even fatal. Common workplace injuries our workers’ compensation attorneys in Las Vegas see include:
- Back injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Neck injuries
- Amputations
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Burns
The Most Dangerous Job in Las Vegas
A life-changing workplace injury or illness can happen to anyone. Some industries in Las Vegas are more dangerous than others, however.
Unsafe conditions in Las Vegas hospitals made headlines in 2020, when workers, who were members of SEIU Local 1107, asked Nevada hospital regulators to review more than 500 complaints against five HCA hospitals, including Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, Sunrise Children’s Hospital, MountainView Hospital and Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center. The HCA workers submitted claims of:
- Insufficient staffing despite high volumes of patients
- Inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- HCA employees returning to work after testing positive for COVID-19
Ongoing road construction projects on Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue, on Las Vegas Blvd. between Mandalay Bay and the 215, and on Spring Mountain Road and Sands from Koval Lane to Mel Torme Way continue to put road workers and motorists at risk of serious injury or death. Other types of construction job put workers in danger, however. Dangers include, but are not limited to:
- Falls from heights
- Electrocution
- Power tool and heavy equipment injuries
The transportation and warehousing industry includes some of the most dangerous occupations in Las Vegas. With a higher fatality rate than any other industry in Nevada, truckers, loaders, and operators face significant risks every day when they report to work. Some of the risks workers face include:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Lifting injuries
- Slips, trips, and falls
The manufacturing industry is notorious for work-related accidents. It is not uncommon for workers’ compensation attorneys in Las Vegas to see injury claims arise against factories like NV Energy and Berry Plastics when workers are seriously injured or killed. Manufacturing workers face dangers like:
- Getting caught in machinery
- Explosions and fires
- Falls
Employees who work at companies like Sierra Ready Mix and Nevada Ready Mix Corporation also face significant workplace risks. Although state and federal regulations are designed to prevent accidents and injuries in mining operations, mining continues to be one of the most dangerous occupations in Nevada. Workers can be seriously injured or killed in:
- Fall accidents
- Cave-ins
- Confined spaces
“I have known George T. Bochanis for over 30 years. I have used his services on two occasions. Both times he has been the utmost professional. He is extremely personal and caring, and his superior expertise is paramount in the solving of the two cases. I recommend him without reservation.”
We look forward to listening to your side of the story. Schedule your free consultation with an injury lawyer today.
Denied Workers’ Compensation Insurance Claim?
A significant number of workers’ compensation claims are initially denied, even when injuries are legitimate. Many of these denials are later overturned through appeals, hearings, or additional medical evidence.
Many denials are not final, and Nevada law gives injured employees the right to challenge insurance company decisions through a formal appeals process. At George Bochanis Injury Law Offices, we regularly represent injured workers whose claims were unfairly denied or underpaid.
Insurance companies may deny or delay workers’ compensation claims by:
- Arguing the injury was not work-related
- Claiming a pre-existing condition caused the injury
- Disputing medical treatment or disability status
- Missing deadlines or issuing incomplete determinations
Injured employees should not be left to foot the bill for lost wages and medical expenses caused by workplace accidents or exposures.
Our Law Firm Offers Free Consultations to Injured Employees When Workers’ Compensation Claims Are Delayed, Minimized, Or Denied
If your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company failed to respond to your claim for medical care or lost wages before the 30-day deadline, denied your benefits claim for work-related injuries, or sent you a determination letter that you would like to dispute, our Las Vegas workers’ compensation lawyers can help you get paid. We assist injured workers with:
- Disputed claim denials
- Delayed medical treatment or wage payments
- Benefit reductions or terminations
- Appeals and hearings
We’ll Make Sure No Steps Are Missed After Your Workplace Injury
Following the correct steps after a work injury is critical to protecting your claim. When you suffer a workplace injury or illness in Las Vegas, you must:
- notify your employer right away
- file a claim by completing the upper portion of a C-4 form (Claim for Compensation)
- respond to information requests in a timely manner
- return to work if a position is offered that meets your medical restrictions
- follow through with ongoing medical care and the recommendations of your treatment team.
Even when you follow all the right steps, however, your work injury claim could be denied.
Filing an Appeal in a Workers’ Compensation Insurance Case
A denied workers’ compensation claim can often be appealed. With legal representation, injured workers improve their chances of correcting errors and recovering benefits.
During the claims process, you will likely receive a series of determination letters from the workers’ compensation insurance company.
- Each disputed determination letter must be appealed separately.
- Appeals must be filed within 70 days.
- Your case could include multiple appeals and hearings.
- You could be entitled to compensation for lost earnings, medical bills, vocational rehabilitation, plus 9% interest, calculated from when the workers’ compensation claims process began
The first step in filing an appeal to obtain appropriate workers’ compensation benefits is for your workers’ comp lawyer to request a hearing with the Hearings Division of the Nevada Department of Administration on your behalf.
You and your workers’ compensation attorney will have approximately 30 days from the date of the request to prepare for the hearing. During this time, our Law Vegas workers’ compensation lawyers will:
- Collect evidence that demonstrates how and where your work-related injury occurred, or how your injury or illness was exacerbated.
- Interview coworkers who witnessed the accident or conditions that caused your workplace injury or illness, medical experts, and/or vocational experts.
- Gather records documenting your medical care, billing statements, and documentation of your average weekly wages.
Appealing the Hearing Officer’s Decision
If you disagree with the Hearing Officer’s decision, our Las Vegas workers’ compensation lawyers file an appeal with the Appeals Officer at the Department of Administration. After considering the evidence, the Appeals Officer can decide to:
- Uphold the Hearing Officer’s decision
- Reverse the decision
- Send the case back for review by the Hearing Officer
Decisions must be made within 15 days.
Appealing the Appeals Officer’s Decision
If you disagree with the Appeals Officer’s decision, your workers’ compensation attorney can help you file a Petition for Judicial Review with the District Court. Under Nevada’s workers’ compensation laws, you must file the petition within 30 days.
FAQs About Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Las Vegas
Who qualifies for death benefits when a worker is killed on the job?
In Las Vegas, a deceased worker’s spouse, minor children, and certain other dependents may file a claim for death benefits under Nevada’s workers’ compensation laws when an employee dies of work-related injuries.
I was injured on the job and I cannot return to work, but my employer does not have workers' compensation insurance. What do I do?
If an employer does not maintain workers’ compensation insurance to pay for lost wages and medical bills, injured employees can file a personal injury lawsuit against the employer. If the injury lawsuit is successful, the victim may receive benefits that are unavailable to most injured employees who file workers’ compensation claims.
How long do I have to file a claim for Workers’ Compensation benefits in Nevada?
Injured employees in Nevada have just 90 days from the day they were injured or diagnosed with an occupational disease to file a claim against insurance companies for workers’ compensation benefits.