Las Vegas Workers' Comp Attorneys

If you have suffered a job injury or illness in Nevada, you are entitled to workers' compensation. However, many workers' compensation insurance carriers either deny benefits to workers or make them jump through needless adversarial hoops to receive what they are entitled to have by law. At the law firm of Jack Bernstein & Associates in Las Vegas, our workers' comp lawyers offer a free consultation to explain your rights.

There are many reasons why you should contact a workers' comp lawyer if you have been injured or become sick on the job. Nevada workers’ compensation laws are very complex and have been interpreted over the years by numerous court rulings. Without the guidance of an experienced lawyer, you could end up hurting your case without realizing it. This may be the first time you have suffered a work-related injury or illness, but it won't be the first time for the insurance company. Your inexperience could result in a claim denial, even though you may be too injured to return to work.

Workers' compensation covers all types of injuries, including back injuries, neck injuries, wrist or carpal tunnel injuries, and occupational illnesses. Workers' compensation benefits are limited to medical benefits, lost wages, re-employment services (if you cannot return to your old job), and payments for permanent disability. Our attorneys can help you to get a second medical opinion, get you a doctor's appointment, get your back wages, get your prescriptions, and settle your claim.

Our lawyers can also analyze your case to find out if you can file a personal injury lawsuit to obtain additional compensation for intangible losses such as pain and suffering. While you cannot sue your employer or a co-worker for intangible losses, you can sue a responsible third party. For example, you may file a personal injury lawsuit if your injury or illness is caused by:

• A delivery truck driver
• A contractor or vendor working for another company at the same job site
• A negligent driver who injures you in an auto accident that occurs in the course and scope of your employment
• A company that makes a harmful chemical
• A company that made a dangerous or defective product or machine

Our lawyers have obtained numerous settlements and verdicts in excess of $1 million for personal injury victims.

Free consultation: There is never a charge to talk to a workers' comp attorney at the law firm of Jack Bernstein & Associates. With an office in Las Vegas and the willingness to make house calls, our lawyers will be there when you need us. We handle all workers' comp cases on a contingency fee basis.