How does a Louisiana resident determine if the injury they sustained in the workplace was 'work-related' or not? This is a question that can often stump workplace accident victims, as they may have to prove their injury was related to the work they perform. This is...
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What is an employer’s duty in a workplace?
Finding a job is difficult enough, so when a Louisiana resident finds a job, they usually work hard to keep it. In the process, they may overlook duties that an employer is supposed to fulfill, and the negligence in so doing might lead to workplace accidents.Workplace...
What are some common causes of workplace injuries?
Many lists are published yearly about the most hazardous workplaces and common issues that cause workplace accidents, such as improper communication or machine guarding. But, there are more basic risks that can cause workplace in any sector.As summer approaches,...
Do I need to give notice to employer about workplace injury?
As hardworking employees, Louisiana residents leave their houses in the morning intending to put in an honest day's work at their office. Though they understand that their jobs may cause them some possible harm-slip and falls at the office or construction site...
Welders beware – multiple safety hazards on the job
Are you a welder at one of the many industrial plants in the metropolitan areas within and surrounding Lake Charles? Like other welders in industries such as automotive, maritime, industrial construction and more, you probably face life-threatening or debilitating...
Injuries for which workers’ compensation can be awarded
Workers in Louisiana who have been injured or made ill because of their job might be under the impression that they will automatically receive workers' compensation benefits. However, it is important that those who are seeking these benefits understand certain...
Workers’ compensation and an inability to do the former job
A frequent concern for Louisiana workers who have suffered an injury, condition or illness due to their work is whether they will receive workers' compensation or not. However, another issue that often arises is the possibility that they will not recover sufficiently...
A qualified attorney may assist you with your workers’ comp claim
No matter where you work, you could be injured on-the-job. Factory workers, construction workers, and other employees that work with heavy machinery may be especially at-risk for injury. In light of these risks, Louisiana employers should have workers' compensation...
Common construction injuries on the job
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the workplace, seeing thousands of injuries every year in sites across the country. While much of the responsibility for safety rests on your employer's shoulders, you can also protect yourself by being more...
