Your Rights as a Seaman If Injured While Working in Baton Rouge
Working as a seaman on an offshore vessel can be a physically demanding and dangerous job. Despite the many safety precautions that employers are required […]
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Your Rights as a Seaman If Injured While Working in Baton Rouge
Working as a seaman on an offshore vessel can be a physically demanding and dangerous job. Despite the many safety precautions that employers are required […]
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Overview of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
Those who work in the maritime industry face extreme dangers, but some of the most dangerous maritime jobs aren’t even performed on the water. Longshoremen […]
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Overview of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
Those who work in the maritime industry face extreme dangers, but some of the most dangerous maritime jobs aren’t even performed on the water. Longshoremen […]
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The Challenges of Navigating Louisiana’s Workers’ Comp System
Navigating Louisiana’s workers’ compensation system can be challenging. From the start, it can be difficult to know if you qualify for benefits. Furthermore, obtaining the […]
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Navigating Louisiana’s workers’ compensation system can be challenging. From the start, it can be difficult to know if you qualify for benefits. Furthermore, obtaining the […]
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What is the Difference Between Workman’s Comp and Workers’ Comp?
If you suffer an injury on the job in Louisiana, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. If you applied for benefits and were […]
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What is the Difference Between Workman’s Comp and Workers’ Comp?
If you suffer an injury on the job in Louisiana, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. If you applied for benefits and were […]
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Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation in New Orleans If My Injury Was My Fault?
Many workers in New Orleans never apply for workers’ compensation benefits when their job-related injury is their fault. They assume workers’ compensation will not cover […]
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Many workers in New Orleans never apply for workers’ compensation benefits when their job-related injury is their fault. They assume workers’ compensation will not cover […]
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Should I File a Workers’ Comp Claim for a Repetitive Stress Injury?
Workplace injuries can come from serious accidents such as slips and falls, work vehicle crashes, crushing accidents, exposure to dangerous substances, and more. Employees can […]
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Should I File a Workers’ Comp Claim for a Repetitive Stress Injury?
Workplace injuries can come from serious accidents such as slips and falls, work vehicle crashes, crushing accidents, exposure to dangerous substances, and more. Employees can […]
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Can Your Family Get Workman’s Comp Benefits if You Die on the Job?
It’s an unfortunate fact that some professions can be dangerous, and place workers at risk of catastrophic injuries and even fatal accidents. In 2020 alone, […]
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It’s an unfortunate fact that some professions can be dangerous, and place workers at risk of catastrophic injuries and even fatal accidents. In 2020 alone, […]
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What is an Occupational Illness?
Occupational illnesses have long-term repercussions for you and your family. Unfortunately, employers and insurers will fight to prove the illness had other causes so they […]
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What is an Occupational Illness?
Occupational illnesses have long-term repercussions for you and your family. Unfortunately, employers and insurers will fight to prove the illness had other causes so they […]
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Wellness Programs Reduce Employee Injury Rates
If an employee receives an injury on the job–especially one that prevents them from working while recovering–it causes stress for them and their family, increases […]
Read MoreWellness Programs Reduce Employee Injury Rates
If an employee receives an injury on the job–especially one that prevents them from working while recovering–it causes stress for them and their family, increases […]
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Why Doesn’t My Job Offer Workers’ Comp?
Just about every employer in Louisiana is required to provide workers’ compensation to their employees, and nearly every worker is covered, regardless of fault, when […]
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Why Doesn’t My Job Offer Workers’ Comp?
Just about every employer in Louisiana is required to provide workers’ compensation to their employees, and nearly every worker is covered, regardless of fault, when […]
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Workers’ Comp: Finding a Doctor You Can Trust
All doctors have a responsibility to be honest and treat their patients to their best ability, and some are better than others. However, your company […]
Read MoreWorkers’ Comp: Finding a Doctor You Can Trust
All doctors have a responsibility to be honest and treat their patients to their best ability, and some are better than others. However, your company […]
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What’s the Difference Between Workers’ Comp and Social Security Disability?
If you recently suffered an injury or illness that put you out of work, you need a way to replace your lost paychecks. For many […]
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What’s the Difference Between Workers’ Comp and Social Security Disability?
If you recently suffered an injury or illness that put you out of work, you need a way to replace your lost paychecks. For many […]
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What to Expect: Workers’ Compensation Claims
If you are injured on the job or become ill due to conditions at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Most employers […]
Read MoreWhat to Expect: Workers’ Compensation Claims
If you are injured on the job or become ill due to conditions at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Most employers […]
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Disputing a Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Claim
Most employers are required to provide workers’ compensation coverage to their employees in the event of a work-related injury or illness. Unfortunately, for many Louisianians […]
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Disputing a Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Claim
Most employers are required to provide workers’ compensation coverage to their employees in the event of a work-related injury or illness. Unfortunately, for many Louisianians […]
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4 Ways to Protect Yourself After a Work Injury
You count on your paychecks to support yourself and your family. But when a work-related illness or injury keeps you out of work for weeks, […]
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4 Ways to Protect Yourself After a Work Injury
You count on your paychecks to support yourself and your family. But when a work-related illness or injury keeps you out of work for weeks, […]
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Can I Be Fired For Making a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
An injured employee cannot be fired for simply bringing a workers’ compensation claim against his employer. While Louisiana is an “at-will” work state, the Louisiana […]
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An injured employee cannot be fired for simply bringing a workers’ compensation claim against his employer. While Louisiana is an “at-will” work state, the Louisiana […]
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5 Myths about Workers’ Compensation
Debunking common Workers’ Compensation misconceptions: 1. I can be compensated for pain and suffering for a work injury. Workers’ compensation does not allow for any […]
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5 Myths about Workers’ Compensation
Debunking common Workers’ Compensation misconceptions: 1. I can be compensated for pain and suffering for a work injury. Workers’ compensation does not allow for any […]
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