Karen Carter
The Carter Firm
Elko, Nevada · 30 Years Experience
About Karen Carter
With a background in occupational medicine law, Karen Carter brings a scientific approach to workers' comp cases in Elko, Nevada. Over 30 years, she has handled thousands of cases involving occupational disease, repetitive stress injuries, and complex permanent disability ratings. Insurance companies take her calls seriously.
Practice Areas
- Workers Compensation
- Construction Accidents
- Product Liability
Frequently Asked Questions
Karen Carter works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Nevada. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.
Karen Carter handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Nevada, including Denied Claims, Slip and Fall, Repetitive Stress, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.
In Nevada, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Karen immediately after any workplace injury.
Yes — claim denials are one of Karen Carter's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 30 years of experience in Nevada workers' comp law, Karen knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.
Karen Carter primarily serves clients in Elko and the surrounding Nevada area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Nevada and were injured at work, contact Karen's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.
Education & Credentials
- J.D. University of Texas School of Law
- Bar Nevada State Bar, admitted 1996
- Mbr Nevada Workers' Compensation Bar Association