On behalf of Rusty Savoie Attorney at Law, LLC | Jul 9, 2020 | Firm News
If you are looking for a safe occupation to enter, becoming a hospital worker may not be top of your list right now. Yet, surprisingly, hospitals have always been dangerous places to work. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported back in 2011...
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 | May 11, 2020 | Firm News
Every job comes with the potential risk for injury. However, working onboard a ship often presents additional ways you could get hurt while fulfilling your duties. Regardless of whether you are starting a career as an ocean fisherman or consider gaining crew...
On behalf of Rusty Savoie Attorney at Law, LLC | Jun 17, 2019 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Some occupations are much more dangerous than others. Construction workers, loggers, fishers, firefighters and more constantly put their lives on the line. While these jobs come with a high risk of accident, injury and fatality, the hazards workers face tend to be...
On behalf of Rusty Savoie Attorney at Law, LLC | Apr 17, 2019 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Workers’ compensation laws can be tricky to pin down. There are drastically different laws in Louisiana concerning workers’ comp depending on whether you are an actual employee or an independent contractor. The law also becomes murky when trying to...
On behalf of Rusty Savoie Attorney at Law, LLC | Dec 17, 2018 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
A range of workplace injuries occurs every year in Louisiana. In some cases, the employee only needs to take a few weeks off work to recover. In other instances, the employee needs to take years off due to disability. To protect their rights, workers need to follow...
On behalf of Rusty Savoie Attorney at Law, LLC | Oct 19, 2018 | Firm News
Noise-induced hearing loss is an issue that affects many employees in various work sectors. Whether they are performing duties in an industrial job or working in a retail or office environment, it is important for workers to protect themselves from injury and hearing...
On behalf of Rusty Savoie Attorney at Law, LLC | Sep 19, 2018 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
An increasing number of people have discovered the benefits of working as an independent contractor. In fact, one recent report found that one out of every 10 Americans now works as an independent contractor as of 2018. While there are various benefits to gain, such...
On behalf of Rusty Savoie Attorney at Law, LLC | Aug 23, 2018 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
If you are getting ready to file a claim for workers’ compensation in the Covington area, take some time to learn about the process. Many first-time workers’ compensation applicants encounter issues when trying to get their claims approved. Fortunately, a denial does...
