Emergency Rule Allows Lump Sum Settlement When Doesn't Exceed 30%

The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations on Monday announced the adoption of an emergency rule that will allow injured workers with a permanent partial disability of up to 30% to accept a lump sum settlement. The emergency rules that will be in effect for 120 days will apply to anyone injured on or after July 1, 2017. The division said one of its statutory obligations is to regulate the manner in which carriers approve and reject claims, as well as how they pay benefits. “To that end, the proposed emergency regulation seeks to protect the rights of injured workers so that they have...