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...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed some amendments to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). A key purpose of the HCS is to ensure that employees know what chemicals they’re being exposed to and what potential hazards those...
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...
In your workplace, one of the risks is that you may come into contact with a sharp object. Something like a knife, blade or sharp machinery could cut into your skin and leave you with serious cuts or wounds. In a worst-case scenario, sharp machinery could even cause...
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...