Workers’ Compensation

The Fatal Four are the top four reasons for deadly construction accidents. They’ve been named this because they show up as the main causes of these severe accidents year in and year out. Additionally, in part because of the size of the industry itself, construction...

Forklifts are powerful and highly useful tools for many businesses. People who work in construction, warehouses and grocery stores often use forklifts for lifting and moving heavy materials or products.  However, forklifts are also very dangerous. Even forklift...

Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) include a number of different conditions that are caused by the overuse of specific body parts.  They’re common on-the-job injuries – although not everybody recognizes them as such because RSIs develop slowly. That puts them in sharp...

If you sustain an injury or contract an illness as a direct result of your job, you should report it to your employer as soon as possible. They will complete a first report of injury and forward it to their insurance company. The insurer will obtain more information...

Whatever your motivation to work in a restaurant kitchen. Whether it is a temporary way to earn money or something you plan to do for the rest of your life - perhaps working your way up to open your own restaurant - it’s essential to be cautious. Kitchens are full of...

Safety shoes certainly aren’t anybody’s idea of fashion, and they’re not always the most comfortable, so why do you need to wear them on the job? Well, whether you work a warehouse job, are part of a construction crew or do some other form of manual labor, safety...

As a nurse, you have a calling to care for and attend to your patients. Like other professionals, however, nurses face a myriad of occupational hazards. And one of the most common injuries nurses suffer at work is chronic back pain. If you sustain back injuries as a...

Every occupation comes with its share of risks and hazards. If you sustain an injury or develop an illness while at work, you may be eligible for financial restitution pursuant to Louisiana Workers’ Compensation laws. But what happens if you sustain an injury on your...

Employees can receive workers’ compensation benefits if they suffer workplace-related injuries or illnesses. They can provide medical coverage and cover some lost wages. Employees don’t immediately receive benefits after an injury or illness. They must first make a...

There is a lot of movement in a functioning warehouse, and if you work in one, it’s essential to be aware of the risks. Warehouse workers have a higher injury rate than those in any other industry, and one of the biggest risks is vehicles injuring pedestrians. Even if...