On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Apr 29, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
From providing routine care to assisting in emergency medical procedures, nursing aides may take on a wide variety of roles that are vital to patient health. Unfortunately, these important caregiving duties may put nursing assistants at higher risk for occupational...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Apr 16, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
First responders and emergency medical technicians injured by their exposure to violent events can apply for workers’ compensation in Louisiana. If you qualify, benefits may cover your treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Workers well-trained in...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Mar 31, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual report for the top 10 most dangerous occupations in America. The report showed that the logging industry experienced the highest rate of fatal accidents during 2018. Roofers also made the top 10 list. They...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Mar 31, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Many people know the state of Louisiana for its oil and gas industry, and while extracting these resources is an important job, it comes with a greater risk to its workers than other industries. There are a variety of ways an oil worker might suffer injury and may...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Mar 3, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
A workplace injury can result in significant disability that impacts your quality of life and limits your ability to function. A workers’ compensation claim can provide financial coverage for medical bills and lost wages associated with the accident or illness....
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Jan 8, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Most employers try to maintain a safe working environment for their employees. Indeed, they have a legal duty to keep the workplace reasonably safe. Still, accidents and injuries can happen at any workplace. When they do, the consequences can be devastating for...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Dec 27, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Workers can get injured in all sorts of worksites, but an accident at a construction site can be particularly dangerous. When workers stand on unstable surfaces, around heavy machinery, exposed wiring and other potential hazards, a simple accident can lead to serious...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Dec 11, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Workers’ compensation benefits are vital for many injured workers in Louisiana and their families. Many of those workers may wonder what different types of workers’ compensation benefits are available to them when they are hurt on the job so that they can...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Nov 27, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Most employees in Louisiana are covered by workers’ compensation if they are injured during the course of their job duties. Coverage starts the day they start work.However, there are certain categories of employees who are exempt from workers’ compensation...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Nov 14, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Although some lines of work are inherently more dangerous than others, accidents can happen to all kinds of workers, in all kinds of workplaces. Louisiana’s workers’ compensation system is designed to help injured workers and their families in many types...
