Not all work injuries happen because of an employer's negligence. Sometimes, it is the worker himself who is at fault for the injuries sustained. But does fault of this nature automatically cancel out the possibility of getting workers' compensation? For nearly two decades, Kidwell & Gallagher law firm has had the workers' comp attorneys of choice for Nevada residents. 

Here the Elko attorneys share three important things to know about winning a workers' comp claim if the injury was your fault:

• If You Are At Fault For Your Injury, You'll Likely Be Protected By Workers' Comp: Workers' compensation laws are there to protect us. In most cases, these laws will safeguard you even if the accident was your fault, and you can still seek workers' comp benefits. Nevada is a no-fault state when it comes to workers' comp claims. Your injury lawyer at Kidwell & Gallagher will help you make sense of workers' comp laws and get you the compensation you are due.
• There Are Some Exceptions: As with most rules, there are exceptions to the no-fault statute. If your injury was purposely self-inflicted; if you were under the influence of drugs or alcohol; or if you were in violation of an expressly-stated safety policy, you might be prevented from getting workers' comp. Kidwell & Gallagher will work with you to explore your legal options if you are exempt from workers' compensation benefits.
• Only Employees Are Covered: Workers' comp only covers employees of a business. Other people on the premises such as guests, vendors, or independent contractors who sustain an injury due to their own negligence are not protected by workers' comp. If you've been injured in a place of business, get legal counsel from Kidwell & Gallagher's accident lawyer.

Call the law firm of Kidwell & Gallagher LTD at (775) 738-9877 or visit them online to schedule a consultation for your workers' comp claim. Don't take on the system alone. Let Kidwell & Gallagher get you the compensation you deserve to make a full recovery from your work injury.