If you suffer an injury on-the-job, seek compensation for your injury. That said, workers’ compensation is not a personal injury claim. You cannot sue your employer for negligence. Nevada’s laws outline compensation available to injured employees. While the amount you receive will depend on the specific circumstances of your case, some of the most commonly included damages include:
Medical bills: Under Nevada law, your employer has the right to choose which physicians you may see after an injury. In some cases, your employer may allow you to choose your doctor. As long as you visit an authorized physician and follow the doctor’s recommendations, 100 percent of your medical care will be covered by your employer’s insurance. This includes doctor visits, medical transportation, surgeries, medication, and rehabilitation.
TTD or TPD: Temporary total disability (TTD) covers lost wages if your injury causes you to miss at least five consecutive days from work. The amount that you will receive in TTD will be equal to two-thirds of your average monthly wage. You will continue to receive this amount until the doctor clears you to return to work. If the doctor recommends you return to work on light duty or part-time, you may be eligible for temporary partial disability (TPD). These payments are meant to offset any lost income due to your partial disability.
Vocational rehabilitation: In some cases, your injury may be so severe that you are unable to return to the job that you held before your injury. If this is the case, your employer may be required to provide vocational rehabilitation. Vocational rehabilitation is designed to help you find a new job that will pay you a similar wage to what you were making pre-injury. This training may include college, technical school, or special courses.
Disability (PPD or PTD): At some point in your care, your doctor will determine that you are medically stationary. This means that they do not foresee your condition getting any better or worse. At this point, the doctor will give you a disability rating that will be used to calculate your permanent partial disability (PPD) or permanent disability (PTD).