Workers’ Compensation

If you work in enclosed spaces, you face a greater risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. The gas is invisible and odorless, and it would typically dissipate if you were exposed outside. If there is a gas leak or the use of certain machines that creates a buildup of...

People often think of agriculture as a safe and peaceful profession. That perspective is the result of glamorizing farm work. Anyone who has worked in crop production or livestock care can easily explain how dirty, difficult and dangerous agricultural work really is....

Have you ever had an incident on a ladder where you almost fell? Maybe the ladder tipped to the side under you, or maybe you slipped and then caught yourself. No matter how it happened, you hated that feeling of your heart jumping into your throat as you almost fell,...

Workplace safety is a topic that should be discussed in every company. Workers ought to be made aware of the importance of following safety procedures. Of course, accidents can still happen even when precautions have been taken. However, a lack of safety training can...

Those who work for a living shouldn't have to worry about an injury or illness caused by their job leading to poverty and an inability to work. Although people can get sickened or hurt at all kinds of jobs, they can generally expect to receive workers' compensation...

When you get hurt on the job, you may be told that you can see any doctor that you want. Be cautious about who you choose. Why? The wrong doctor could send you back to work before you should, and you could suffer further complications of your injury as a result. The...

Roofing projects are common, and crews often go from one house to the next in just a day or two, working with incredible speed and efficiency. Single-family homes are often re-roofed in just 24 hours. Naturally, working on a roof can also be dangerous, especially when...

In most cases, Louisiana workers injured on the job are covered under workers’ compensation. However, in some unique cases, an injured worker may also be eligible for a third-party liability claim. Third-party claims become a factor when the worker's injury was caused...

Learning that your legitimate claim for workers’ compensation benefits was denied is like adding insult to injury. When you need their support the most, you feel as if your employer has hung you out to dry. But you have no time to lick those wounds. Now is the time...

Millions of workers in Louisiana have risks on the job that they don't think about until they get hurt. Whether you work in manufacturing, customer service or even a hospital, you could get hurt or contract an illness because of the job you do. When you have a medical...