Workers’ Compensation

Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that is available to almost all workers in the event that they become injured while engaging in work-related activities. For example, a construction worker could gain compensation for all medical costs and some lost wages...

Not every worker who gets hurt in Louisiana suffers a sudden, traumatic injury. Many workplace injuries are not new. They are existing injuries that job responsibilities slowly make worse over time. If you have a bad back or a bad knee that has gotten much worse since...

You lost your job in the last year, but you were fortunate enough to get a new one. However, even that company is feeling a bit of financial strain, so they’re only hiring part-time workers instead of full-time workers.  The job also carries a fair amount of risk....

It’s that time of year again: The Black Friday sales are already starting. Once confined solely to the day following Thanksgiving, the annual retail extravaganza that sends shoppers out in droves to hunt for bargains seems to take up at least a week. That doesn’t...

When you’re hurt, it’s important to have a doctor that you trust. In Louisiana, the rules surrounding workers’ compensation put the power to select a treating physician in the hands of the injured employee -- not the insurance company or the employer. There is a...

Ergonomic injuries are injuries that are caused by using incorrect ergonomics while working. Ergonomically correct positioning helps reduce strain and the likelihood of injury. However, if a workplace is not ergonomic in some ways, then workers could be at a higher...

The role of the American worker cannot be overstated. Some work in government jobs, building roads or maintaining public areas. Others work for small, local businesses, giving them the chance to thrive and serve the community. Still others work for massive domestic or...

All types of jobs come with some form of risk. Even office workers are subject to repetitive stress injuries and slip-and-falls. However, some jobs are clearly more dangerous than others and some employees face much more serious risks while at work, even though...

Workers’ compensation can get denied. There is an appeals process that many workers can use, but it’s important to consider the reason for the denial first. This can help to show what steps should be taken in the future to prevent a repeat problem. So, why do these...

That little kid who used to run around the house in their pajamas all day has suddenly turned in to a teen -- and they’re out there in the world looking for work. As the parent, you’re naturally nervous. You know that workplace accidents happen, especially when...