Dealing with a work injury can be traumatic in many ways. You may need to take time off to recover, and you might be sidelined from your daily activities as a result of your discomfort. Fortunately, Nevada employees are covered by workers’ compensation policies that provide them with valuable coverage in the aftermath. Here are three benefits you can expect.

What Workers’ Compensation Benefits Are Available in Nevada?

1. Medical Expenses

In many cases, employees injured on the job must take considerable time off to visit doctors and receive medical treatments. Because the medical provider you choose plays a substantial role in your workers’ compensation case, select a professional who you know and trust. Your physician will need to provide a report that details when you can return to the workplace and what types of treatments you receive, so you’ll want to visit someone who has your best interests in mind and who can thoroughly explain the reasons behind their decisions. Through workers compensation, your employer (or their insurance company) will pay for any necessary and authorized treatments related to the work injury.

2. Mileage Costs

You’ll likely spend plenty of time on the road going back and forth from one doctor’s office to another. You may need to seek the assistance of different providers, such as physical therapists, to relieve your injury. Any mileage you incur driving to and from these appointments is covered through workers’ compensation, as is mileage that’s accrued when driving to pharmacies to pick up prescriptions. If you don’t drive, your personal injury lawyer can help you claim benefits for any transportation you hire.

3. Vocational Assistance

Known largely as rehabilitation, this benefit helps professionals who are disabled or unable to return to their previous workplace due to their injury find a new position. Through this benefit, a vocational rehabilitation professional assesses the worker’s experience, education, and career aspirations to help them market their skills effectively. They can even assist in training for different positions. In Nevada, employees are eligible for up to three vocational rehabilitation programs.

Have you endured a workplace injury? Don’t attempt to handle matters on your own —  trust the injury lawyers at Kidwell & Gallagher LTD in Elko, NV. These qualified attorneys can help you receive the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve in the aftermath of your injury. Offering a combined 45 years of experience, the compassionate and hard-working professionals are prepared to help you every step of the way so you can get the compensation you deserve. Visit them online for more information, or call (775) 738-1000 to schedule a consultation today.