Nev. Rev. Stat. § 616C.480

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 616C.480 - Reduction of benefits for previous injury causing permanent partial disability prohibited

If an employee who has received compensation in a lump sum for a permanent partial disability is subsequently injured by an accident arising out of and in the course of his or her employment and is thereby entitled to receive compensation for a temporary total disability, the compensation for the subsequent injury may not be reduced because of the receipt of the lump-sum payment if the subsequent injury is distinct from the previous injury.

NRS 616C.480

(Added to NRS by 1983, 647)-(Substituted in revision for NRS 616.587)
(Added to NRS by 1983, 647)-(Substituted in revision for NRS 616.587 )