Referrals

Attorney Joel A. Santos is deeply grateful to the many attorneys who refer potential workers' compensation clients to him for representation in Nevada industrial injury cases. A significant number of his new clients come through these attorney referrals, as well as from current and former clients.

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Workers' compensation cases involve numerous time-sensitive deadlines and complexities. Attorneys who attempt to manage a workers' compensation case alongside a personal injury matter or other legal issues may encounter difficulties. Misinterpretations of the law or lack of awareness of certain statutes or Supreme Court cases can lead to significant errors.

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For example, a previous case involved an attorney who nearly settled a third-party claim with a workers' compensation insurer, which would have resulted in a substantial mistake exceeding $100,000. Upon consulting with Mr. Santos, it was determined that the workers' compensation insurer did not have a valid lien, thus preventing an erroneous payment from the client’s settlement. Attorney Santos successfully averted a costly mistake for both the client and the referring attorney.

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When you refer a workers' compensation case to Mr. Santos, a fee-splitting arrangement can be discussed in accordance with NRPC 1.5(e), at no additional cost to the client. If you are representing the client in another matter, such as a personal injury claim related to the workers' compensation case, you will continue to represent the client in that capacity while Mr. Santos handles the workers' compensation claim.

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Please call or email his office with details of your referral’s workers' compensation issue along with your contact information. Thank you for considering Joel A. Santos, a certified expert in workers' compensation law, for your referrals.