There are specific procedures that you must follow in order to file a Nevada workers’ compensation claim. You are required to complete all forms and follow all procedures within the required deadlines in order to have a valid claim.
In the state of Nevada, workers’ compensation claims commence when the injured employee sends a C-4 Form, Employee’s Compensation Report of Initial Treatment to the employer’s insurance carrier. The injured worker will have to fill out a section of this form when they initially visit a health care provider for treatment for their injury.
The doctor who provides treatment will then finish filling out this form and send it to the employer and the insurance carrier within three working days after treatment. A completed version of this entire form must be submitted within 90 days from the day the injury occurs or from when an individual first discovered the injury or occupational illness.
After an injured employee has submitted the C-4 form, the workers’ compensation insurance carrier has 30 days to accept or deny the claim. The insurance carrier will send a letter within this timeframe letting you know their decision and the reasoning behind their decision. The letter will also contain information about how to appeal the decision if you disagree.
If the insurance carrier denies the claim or only accepts a portion of it, you can turn to a skilled Las Vegas workers’ compensation attorney who can help you file an appeal and recover the benefits you are entitled to.