The First Steps to Filing a Work Injury Claim
Employment opportunities are quite expansive in Baton Rouge and surrounding Louisiana cities. A previous listing of our state’s top 50 employers in The Advocate newspaper listed at least nine Baton Rouge companies on their list, including health care facilities such as dialysis centers and medical centers, heavy equipment rental operations, asset protection firms, interior design […]
What Injuries Commonly Result After an Oil Field Accident?
Louisiana ranks third in the nation in natural gas production and proved reserves. Thanks to our location straddling the Mississippi River Delta, our state benefits from an abundance of both onshore and offshore crude oil and natural gas reserves. Thousands of individuals arrive here every year to find employment in the lucrative industry that supports […]
What Benefits am I Entitled to if I’m Injured on a Job Working on the Water?
Here in Cajun Country, we are surrounded by water. Between the Mississippi, Lake Pontchartrain, and the Gulf, many of us make a living on or near the water. If you work on a boat or ship, shipyard, or on the docks and are injured on the job, you may qualify for special federal programs available […]
What If I’m Pressured by My Employer to Not Report a Work Injury?
Let’s face it. When an employee is injured at work, it hurts the company. Not only are work injuries supposed to be reported to federal authorities, which makes the company look bad, but claims on a company’s workers’ compensation coverage can cause their premiums to go up, costing them money. When an employee is unable […]
