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Can My Employer Legally Deny My Workers’ Comp Claim?

November 7, 2025
When you get hurt on the job, you expect your employer and their insurance company to help you recover through workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, many injured workers in Louisiana are shocked to learn that their claims have been denied. This leaves them wondering whether the denial was even legal and what they can do next. […]
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How Long Can You Receive Temporary Total Disability Benefits in Louisiana?

When a workplace injury keeps you from doing your job, the bills do not stop coming. Fortunately, the Louisiana workers’ compensation system provides temporary total disability (TTD) benefits to replace a portion of your lost income while you recover. These benefits are a financial lifeline for injured workers who cannot return to work right away. […]
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What Is a Permanent Disability Rating and How Does It Affect Compensation?

Suffering a serious work injury can leave you with long-term or even permanent limitations that make it difficult, or impossible, to return to your previous job. In Louisiana, when an employee reaches maximum medical improvement (MMI), the workers’ compensation system uses a permanent disability rating to determine the extent of your impairment and how much […]
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