Filing a Workers' Comp Claim in Nevada — Steps & Deadlines

Filing a workers' compensation claim in Nevada involves specific steps and deadlines that must be followed carefully.

You must report your workplace injury to your employer within Employer must complete and file an employer's report of industrial injury or occupational disease with its insurer or third-party administrator within 6 working days after receipt of a claim for compensation from the treating provider §616C.045. Written notice is always recommended even if verbal notice is given.

Employee selects the treating physician from the Administrator's established panel (or the insurer's contracted providers) and may make an alternate selection from the panel §616C.090. Make sure to:

You have If an insurer denies your claim or fails to respond to a written request, you have a limited time to request a hearing before a hearing officer; the deadline is short and may be extended only in narrow circumstances, so confirm the current deadline with a lawyer to file a formal claim. Administrative hearing before a Hearing Officer at the Department of Administration §616C.315.

After filing, the employer's insurer will investigate the claim. They may accept, partially accept, or deny the claim. If denied, you have the right to request a hearing.

Administrative hearing before a Hearing Officer at the Department of Administration §616C.315. Appeal to Appeals Officer, then to Nevada Supreme Court via judicial review.