What Workers’ Rights Do I Have Under Workers’ Comp in Louisiana?
Most jobs in Louisiana are covered by workers’ compensation in the event that you are hurt at work. Employers are required by Louisiana law to carry workers’ comp insurance. Some jobs are not included, such as domestic employees, but those exceptions are few. If you’re hired and paid to do a job in Louisiana, no […]
Can Workers’ Comp Force You to See Their Doctor in Louisiana?
So you got hurt at work and you need medical attention. In Louisiana, workers’ compensation benefits pay for that care in most cases where an employee gets injured on the job. There’s a good chance your boss will send you to a doctor or clinic arranged by your company. It can seem like this is […]
Real Case: Be Careful with Workers’ Comp Independent Medical Exams
Most Louisiana workers have no idea how multiple details in the law controlling workers’ compensation could make or break your effort to get vital financial assistance if you’re hurt on the job. One part of the process can include getting an independent medical exam (IME). That’s when you go to a third doctor—not your own […]
When Your Work Injury Will Never Heal Completely: Permanent Partial Disability Benefits
If you ever thought about what would happen if you got hurt on the job, you might have pictured going to a clinic or emergency room, spending time resting and healing at home, and missing some work. And then recovering eventually. And life getting back to normal. You probably didn’t expect that “normal” will never […]
Major Workers’ Comp Appeals Court Win Upholds Workers’ Rights
Thanks in part to a case recently handled by workers’ compensation lawyer Tim Benedetto from our firm, workers in Louisiana who are injured on the job don’t have to explain other injuries that they don’t think are relevant to their cases—and they have more flexibility in the types of health care providers they can see. […]
Can I Receive Other Benefits While Receiving Workers’ Compensation in Louisiana?
When you’re hurt at work in Louisiana, you can get financial and medical help through workers’ compensation benefits. But many times, you may be entitled to other benefits, too. Don’t pass up any additional source of support that could help you recover and move forward with your life. Talk to a workers’ comp attorney who […]
How Long Do I Have to File a Claim Under Louisiana Workers’ Comp?
When you’re hurt at work in Louisiana, it’s extremely important to report the accident to your employer and seek medical treatment immediately. In many cases, you need to start your workers’ compensation claim within 30 days. If your employer refuses to pay your Louisiana workers’ compensation benefits, it’s equally important to take immediate action to […]
How to Calculate Workers’ Comp Pay in Louisiana (2025 Guide)
When you’re hurt at work in Louisiana, and your doctor says you’re too hurt to keep working, your employer must pay you lost wage benefits—and they must calculate it correctly and pay it promptly. This income—vital income that keeps you financially afloat after an injury on the job—is one of the most important parts of workers’ compensation […]
4 Differences Between Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Comp and Jones Act Claims
Ports and waterways are some of the most important fixtures of our economy in Louisiana. Working on or near water also comes with hazards. If you’re a maritime worker injured on the job in Louisiana, you could get compensation through either the Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act or the Jones Act. Both are federal […]
Can You Get Workers’ Comp for Mental Stress in Louisiana?
Emotionally painful or traumatizing events on the job can leave you struggling just as much as a physical injury. Many Louisiana workers don’t realize they can also get workers’ compensation benefits mental stress? Yes, you can. You might think of workers’ comp as being for, injuries like falls, broken bones, sprains, and concussions. Louisiana workers’ […]