Workplace Injury Statistics
According to the Economic Policy Institute, there are approximately 23,000 on-the-job injuries and 5,000 fatalities in the U.S. every day — totaling 8.5 million injuries per year at a cost of $192 billion.
How Workers’ Compensation Works in Nevada
Nevada’s workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. You don’t have to prove your employer was negligent — only that your injury or illness occurred in the course of your employment. Benefits include:
- Medical bill coverage
- A percentage of lost earnings
- Rehabilitation costs
- Death benefits for dependents
The Exclusive Remedy Rule
The trade-off: in exchange for no-fault benefits, you give up your right to sue your employer for negligence (the “exclusive remedy rule”). Workers’ Comp also does not cover non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, or mental anguish.
Third-Party Claims
An experienced attorney may identify third parties who contributed to your injury and who are NOT protected by the exclusive remedy rule. For example:
- A negligent property owner or subcontractor
- A manufacturer of defective equipment or tools
- An architect or engineer whose errors led to hazardous conditions
A third-party claim allows you to recover full compensation — including non-economic damages — beyond what Workers’ Comp provides.
Injured in Las Vegas? Get a Free Consultation
Attorney Eric H. Woods has over 40 years of experience fighting for personal injury victims in Nevada. No fee unless we win your case.