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…
Hispanics: Be Proud of Your Past, Embrace the Future National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. Since 1968, this annual event recognizes the vast contribution that Americans of Hispanic origin have made across every stratum of life and culture in the United States. It also observes the anniversary of independence of Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua. People of…
Nevada Supreme Court Rules Injured Undocumented Worker Can Get Benefits In November, the Nevada Supreme Court held that an injured, undocumented worker was entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits and that his immigration status was irrelevant to the central issue of whether he qualified for permanent total disability (PTD) status. Manuel Ibanez, an undocumented Nevadan, was employed by High Point Construction as a carpenter. In 2014, Ibanez…
The Cupcake Girls: Change Takes Action COVID-19 has curtailed access to services and support for victims of domestic violence (DV) across the state. Lockdown, social distancing and remote working have all contributed to people affected by DV being isolated and vulnerable. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, along with shelter and DV service providers, confirmed a significant increase in the number of people trying to access…