Accident Report Significance In Workers’ Comp Cases The accident report is a necessary component of any workers’ compensation claim, but exactly how important is it? What happens when there are mistakes on the accident report, or the report doesn’t line up with what doctors say about your injuries? Here’s what you need to know about the [Read More]

Common Back Injuries At Work Back injuries are one of the most common types of on-the-job injuries. They can be caused by a variety of situations, and they occur most frequently when lifting heavy objects like boxes or equipment. Learn how to prevent or reduce the chances of sustaining a back injury at work, as well [Read More]

How Common Are Work Injuries? Work accidents are common in Louisiana, especially in industrial establishments. However, work injuries can be particularly devastating and may cause financial distress due to related medical expenses and lost time from work. If you or a loved one have been injured while on the job, here’s what you need to [Read More]

Louisiana Workers’ Comp, Frequently Asked Questions Workers’ compensation is an excellent way to get reimbursed for medical expenses and lost wages relating to an on-the-job accident. However, claiming workers’ comp is much more challenging than it sounds. Here are your five most common workers’ compensation questions answered, and what to do if you or a loved [Read More]

Workers’ Compensation In Louisiana No one expects to be hurt at work, and when an accident occurs, it can leave a person with many burdens. It’s normal to be frightened and even frustrated at the workers’ compensation process; however, you can prepare yourself by learning more about what to expect in the event that you [Read More]

Louisiana Work Injuries If you are involved in an accident at work, what you do next could have a significant impact on your job, your family, and your finances. Take these steps after a work-related accident to protect yourself and your right to workers’ compensation. 1. Report the Accident Immediately Your employer should have a [Read More]

Mental And Emotional Wellbeing At Work While the most common type of workers’ compensation claims has to do with physical injury, that doesn’t necessarily mean that all workers’ comp claims are limited to injury to the body. Psychological injury and mental stress caused by a job can, in some cases, qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. [Read More]

What Are Some Common Injuries That Happen In The Work Place? Work injuries are commonplace in every state, including Louisiana. Accidents happen in various work environments to varying degrees and for different reasons. Here are some central reasons associated with the most common accidents, and what you can do if you or a loved one [Read More]

The maritime industry in Louisiana injects more than 11.3 billion into the state’s economy every year. While extremely lucrative, it’s a dangerous profession to partake in. Maritime workers often experience injury — even death, due to poor maintenance of vessels, lack of proper safety measures, hazardous chemicals, and other harmful conditions. Laws that Protect Maritime [Read More]

Goodyear Wrongful Death Suit A Louisiana District Court ordered Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. to pay 6.7M in damages in a wrongful death suit involving a garbage truck driver.  The victim —  Elwood Breaux Jr. was working for the Solid Waste North Department of the Plaquemines Parish Government when a tire he was inflating on [Read More]