January 2021

Fund Created To Support Nevada’s Immigrant Communities In troubled times, acts of altruism and benevolence are something to celebrate. The Esperanza Fund, in public/private partnership with the Governor’s Office for New Americans, will work to raise funds and provide grants for immigrants excluded from benefiting from federal economic stimulus aid packages, according to a press release on September 1st.  The initiative was announced by Nevadan Duncan…

No Jab, No Job?  Can your employer force you to get vaccinated against COVID? While research indicates that around 75% of Americans are happy to get the shot, it’s a question that some people are starting to ask. For the majority, it’s a question that jumps the gun. Other than front-line workers, first responders and other priority vaccine recipients, the vaccine won’t be rolled out for…

About Spinal Cord Injuries The spinal cord is a column of nerves carrying messages from your brain to the rest of your body. Damage to the spinal cord can disrupt those messages, affecting vital functions like bladder control, respiratory and sexual function, motor function and sensation. At its most severe, Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) can result in total paralysis of the limbs and trunk, and in…

Reopening a Workers’ Compensation Claim What happens if you’ve settled your claim for workers’ compensation, but later find that your injury is getting worse? Do you have any recourse? You do. However, a weighty burden of proof rests upon the injured party, as reopening a claim is relatively rare.  First off, you need to establish that you pass the eligibility test to reopen your claim.  If…