Las Vegas Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Workers’ compensation is designed to make it simple for injured workers to get the benefits they need to recover and get back to work. When a workers’ comp case is handled well and benefits are provided, it is good for the worker and the employer, who gets their staff back in the workforce sooner rather than later. Despite the win-win situation made possible by workers’ compensation, some employers still make it difficult for injured workers to get the benefits they need. Although, it is more common for insurance companies to get between an injured worker and benefits.

The workers’ compensation benefits that could be available to you include:

• Medical treatments: 100% of the costs for necessary medical treatments should be covered by workers’ compensation benefits, even if you need treatments far into the future. Insurance companies sometimes argue that a specific treatment is elective, not mandatory, and should not be covered.
• Disability pay: You might be eligible for temporary disability pay if you can’t go back to work right away, which is usually equal to two-thirds of your average weekly wages. If you can’t return to work for an extended period, then you could be eligible to collect permanent disability pay, which will be based on the type and severity of your disability.
• Vocational retraining: If you can’t return to your previous role but can do some sort of job – perhaps just light-duty work – then your workers’ comp benefits might include vocational retraining. This benefit will cover the cost of training or certification courses to begin a new role or career, even if that means you work for a new employer.