Louisiana’s personal injury laws can be complex, but understanding a few key points can help you navigate the process more confidently. Whether you’ve been involved in a car accident, suffered a slip and fall, or experienced another injury due to someone else’s negligence, knowing your rights is crucial. 1. Comparative Fault in Louisiana: Louisiana operates… Read more »
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Three Things You Need to Know About Workers’ Comp Medical Benefits
If you are injured in the course and scope of your employment, your employer is required to pay for your medical expenses. This includes necessary drugs, supplies, hospital care and services, medical and surgical treatment, any non-medical treatment recognized by the laws of this state as legal, the necessary cost to repair or replace any… Read more »
Swimming Safety: Protecting Lives and Preventing Legal Liability
Swimming is a popular recreational activity enjoyed by people of all ages, providing a refreshing escape from the scorching summer heat. However, amidst the joy and excitement, it is crucial to prioritize safety and take necessary precautions to prevent accidents and potential legal liabilities. As an attorney and an avid swimmer, I understand the importance… Read more »
How much does Workers’ Compensation pay if I am injured on the job?
If you are injured in the course and scope of your employment, your employer (through their insurer) is obligated to pay indemnity benefits (benefits meant to compensate you for being out of work or unable to return to 90% of your pre-injury wage) and medical benefits (payments for your medical treatment). As it relates to… Read more »
Four Things You Should Know About Workers’ Compensation Claims
People often confuse workers’ compensation actions or claims with tort or civil claims. However, if you are hurt at work, the things you are entitled to, as well as what actions you should take, vary greatly. For instance: 1. Fault is Not an Issue: If you are involved in a car accident (and it is… Read more »
Christmas Crash Course: Tips on what to do if you are in a car accident
The holiday season is a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness. Unfortunately, the season can become clouded with confusion and pain when you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence. The increased hustle and bustle on the roads can also lead to a rise in auto accidents. If you find yourself in such an unfortunate… Read more »
Navigating Heat-Related Hazards and Solutions in the Workplace
As an attorney who has represented numerous Louisiana Worker’s Compensation cases, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of addressing heat-related hazards to ensure the well-being of employees. High temperatures can lead to a range of health risks for employees, including heat, exhaustion, heat, stroke, and dehydration. Prolonged exposure to heat can impair Cognitive function, reduce productivity,… Read more »
Swimming Safety: Protecting Lives and Preventing Legal Liability
Swimming is a popular recreational activity enjoyed by people of all ages, providing a refreshing escape from the scorching summer heat. However, amidst the joy and excitement, it is crucial to prioritize safety and take necessary precautions to prevent accidents and potential legal liabilities. As an attorney and an avid swimmer, I understand the importance… Read more »
What is a Client Concierge?
At Stanley-Wallace Law, we understand how stressful court cases can be. That’s why we make our client’s comfort a priority– we want the environment in our Slidell office to be calm and understanding, not cold and sterile. One of the most important ways we do this is through our client concierge. Crystal’s job is to… Read more »