Workers’ Compensation

Working in agriculture, you are exposed to many hazards. From heavy machinery to sharp objects, there are dozens of items or animals that could injure you. There are around 2,038,000 full-time workers employed in agriculture as of 2018, according to the Centers for...

Many Louisiana workers have no experience with the workers' compensation system. This unfamiliarity makes it easy for people to believe things about their options that are not true. These misunderstandings can lead to costly mistakes and unrealistic expectations, so...

Some workplace injuries are so obvious that there is no point in a company trying to deny a workers’ comp claim for the incident. But there are also incidents that occur that may be a bit more nebulous. It is just those sorts of claims that can give your workplace...

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...