Proud To Fight For Louisiana’s Workers
Were you injured in a workplace accident? Then you need to take action as soon as possible to ensure that you are compensated for your injuries under workers' compensation. Observing certain deadlines will increase the chances of a successful claim. For starters, you...
Many workers are injured every day through no fault of their own. A machine malfunctions, another employee makes a mistake, a boss doesn't give them the right protection equipment or something else goes wrong. They had nothing to do with it, and they are clearly a...
While southern Louisiana isn’t likely to see snow and ice very often, there are still some hazards that people who work outdoors should remember during the colder winter months. It’s imperative that employers take steps to minimize these risks for the workers. One of...
Even people who know very little about the Health Insurance Portable and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) generally know something about its Privacy Rule that details requirements for how medical providers and facilities, as well as pharmacies and health insurance...
Getting hurt on the job can negatively impact a worker in two distinct ways. Their injury and the medical bills it generates will a noteworthy concern. Even workers with good health insurance may worry about paying a deductible while missing several days of work....
Every passing day, millions of workers dedicate their skills, talents and time to their jobs -- and many of them end up injured in the process. If you are hurt while performing your duty, you may be eligible for a workers’ compensation claim. However, it is important...
There are typically safety hazards in every workplace. However, the potential for injury relating to specific hazards can vary among settings. Consequently, it is worth considering risks that are more closely associated with different industries. Hospitality provides...
Many workers across Louisiana make their living in the hospitality industry. This may not be the first industry that comes to mind when considering workplace injuries; however, hospitality workers face numerous hazards daily. Injuries in hospitality can range...
If you work in enclosed spaces, you face a greater risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. The gas is invisible and odorless, and it would typically dissipate if you were exposed outside. If there is a gas leak or the use of certain machines that creates a buildup of...
People often think of agriculture as a safe and peaceful profession. That perspective is the result of glamorizing farm work. Anyone who has worked in crop production or livestock care can easily explain how dirty, difficult and dangerous agricultural work really is....