When workers are injured on the job and need to file a workers’ compensation claim, there is a system in place to ensure they receive appropriate care and essential benefits. If everything runs smoothly, injured workers can access solid advice from experienced professionals through their employer or third-party claims administrators. In a perfect scenario, everyone… Read more »
Workers compensation cases frequently put the interests of an injured or sick worker up against the employer’s interests. Due to the heavily contentious nature of many claims of this type, the claim process can be difficult and adversarial. If you are dealing with a workers’ compensation claim, don’t be shocked if the process seems overly… Read more »
When a parent is about to be involved in a child custody battle, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by anxiety and fear. Yet neither emotion is helpful when seeking to present a convincing case for custody to the court. If you find yourself terrified of a coming child custody battle, try to focus in on… Read more »
After you file for divorce, the discovery and investigation process begins. Discovery is a legal tool designed to gather information about parties involved in the divorce, or in other words, investigate parties and matters related to the case. During the discovery process, there are four different ways to gather information from the other party prior… Read more »
Can you be fired while on workers’ compensation? When an employee is on workers’ compensation, many worry about the possibility of losing their employment. Can an employer fire you while you are on workers’ compensation? Unfortunately, they can. As an employee, you are not protected against being terminated or laid off simply because they are… Read more »
5 Important Questions to Ask During Your Louisiana Family Law Consultation If you find yourself needing a family law attorney for a custody, child support, spousal support (alimony) or other related issue, the uncertainty surrounding what to ask can be paralyzing. You are likely to have a million questions, but, when you arrive at… Read more »
Behind on Your Child Support Payments? Have you lost your job? Are you experiencing a financial catastrophe? Have you undergone a major life or career change? Has a natural disaster left you struggling financially? If so, it is not surprising that you could be having difficulty making your child support payments. You may even… Read more »
You have been hurt and work and you are in pain, frustrated, and confused. You know you need an attorney, but, understand that hiring the wrong lawyer can only compound your frustration and confusion. You have set an appointment to meet with a workers’ compensation attorney. As much as this is an opportunity for you… Read more »
For immediate release The National Advocates is pleased to announce that Kristen Stanley-Wallace of Stanley-Wallace Law in Slidell has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 lawyers in Louisiana for Matrimonial and Family Law, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers as recognition of their superior skills and qualifications in the… Read more »
