Forever Chemicals are constantly in the news with study after study warning of the risks these chemicals can pose to humans. Forever Chemicals, or polyfloroalkyl substances (PFAS for short) are synthetic chemicals that can be found in consumer products and industrial processes, and have been found to migrate into the soil, water, and air—thus…
Deepening Your Insight Into Nevada’s Workers’ Compensation For Assault & Battery Incidents When you think about workplace safety, your mind might instantly go to slips, falls, or machinery accidents. But what about the less talked about, yet equally serious incidents of assault and battery? It’s crucial to understand how workers’ compensation in Las Vegas…
Maximizing Legal Outcomes: The Impact Of PPE Compliance & Legal Expertise We know that safety should always come first, but what happens when it’s compromised due to a lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? It’s a concern that may leave you feeling vulnerable and seeking justice. If you’re wondering whether you can take legal…
Filing Your Workers’ Compensation Claim After a Scaffolding Accident In Las Vegas If you work in a job that involves scaffolding and you have been in an accident, you know how impactful those accidents can be. Scaffolding accidents can occur due to various factors, including equipment failure, human error, lack of proper training, or…
Like the rest of the country and the world, Nevada has seen one of the hottest summers yet, with health organizations and local governments preparing for additional heatwaves to wash over the state. Temperatures last month in Las Vegas hit a record 116 degrees from July 23-24th while Reno reached 108 degrees on July…
The global COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we operate our daily lives and significantly changed the way in which we conduct daily tasks. One of the biggest things impacted was the way in which we work. A 2022 survey by the Global Workplace Analytics found that more than 4.7 million people work remotely at…
Legal Rights & Options When Being Fired After Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim If you’ve been injured at work, you might be forced to take some time off for medical treatments and recovery. The loss of income during this time can be especially challenging. However, Nevada employees who are injured on the job have…
In America, a worker is injured every seven seconds, and almost five million Americans are injured annually. [1] Of course, not every job is dangerous, and certain jobs make these statistics higher. Below is a list of the most dangerous jobs based on the prevalence and frequency of injuries (rate of injury) on the…
Nearly $50 million in workers’ compensation claims get paid every year, so you might think obtaining workers’ comp benefits is easy. Unfortunately, that’s not so. Injured workers often have a rude awakening when they learn about the gauntlet they need to run simply to obtain the benefits they deserve. One of the many hurdles…
If you suffer from back pain because of a work-related injury, it is important to understand how this could affect your life and your future. Back injuries are the most common work-related injury suffered by workers and one of the main reasons they seek workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation laws in Las Vegas are…