On behalf of Rusty Savoie Attorney at Law, LLC | Jun 26, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
It’s an unusual event to see dust storms in the United States, but with climate change, there have been more unusual natural disasters occurring. Dust storms are generally large walls of quickly moving dust and fine particles that suddenly arrive. The storm forms in a...
On behalf of Rusty Savoie Attorney at Law, LLC | Jun 19, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Maybe you’re a new employee who is interested in proving yourself to your boss or your coworkers, hoping to get the job done as quickly as possible. Maybe you’re an experienced employee who knows the risks you face in the workplace but who has become complacent with...
On behalf of Rusty Savoie Attorney at Law, LLC | Jun 12, 2020 | Firm News
The recent global pandemic created issues for workers everywhere. Some workers are considered essential workers, facing health scares on their jobs. Many are wondering if they can get workers’ compensation if they contract COVID-19. Louisiana is considering a bill...
On behalf of Rusty Savoie Attorney at Law, LLC | Jun 8, 2020 | Firm News
Workers in nearly every industrial occupation understand the hazards of dealing with toxic materials. From using the required personal protective equipment (PPE) to washing up after every shift, workers adopt the habits and best practices that have been designed to...
On behalf of Rusty Savoie Attorney at Law, LLC | Jun 5, 2020 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Injuries
Back pain and conditions that lead to it often result from years of labor. It affects both blue- and white-collar workers alike. But workers whose job duties require regular lifting may be especially susceptible to it. Chronic lower back pain may be a condition you...
On behalf of Rusty Savoie Attorney at Law, LLC | Jun 2, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Louisiana’s workers’ compensation system does not take a one-size-fits-all approach to benefits. Not every work-related injury or illness is the same, so it makes sense that you should not have to meet the same standard of disability as every other injured...
