Personal Injury Blog

What to Tell Your Employer After a Work Accident

Workers’ Compensation

If you were injured on the job, there are certain things you will want to tell your employer about the accident in writing. But that’s not the only thing you want to do. It’s important that your employer understands what happened, so they can start processing your workers’ compensation claim. Learn what information you need...

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The Dangers and Injuries of Working on an Oil Rig

Workers’ Compensation

Working on an oil rig comes with certain risks, the most common being vehicle collisions, fires, being struck by machinery, and falls, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These hazards can result in broken bones, burns, and back and neck injuries. Continue reading to learn about the dangers and injuries of working...

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Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Louisiana

Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation is a valuable legal process for employees injured on the job in Louisiana. Employers have a duty to either carry insurance or self-insure work-related injuries that provides key benefits, including covered medical care, disability payments, vocational rehabilitation, and death benefits. However, the claim process can be complex and difficult to manage as an...

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