Proud To Fight For Louisiana’s Workers
Workers get hurt in Louisiana every day, and most of them will eventually gain access to workers' compensation benefits. They may need to make a report with their employer and undergo a medical evaluation before receiving all the support that they need. However, the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 determine whether...
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...
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...
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...