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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
