Workers’ Compensation

When used correctly, forklifts are effective, useful tools on a construction site. However, they can also pose a hazard to workers. There are between 85 and 100 forklift-related fatalities in the United States every year, and according to Eastern Kentucky University,...

Nursing is a meaningful, essential field. However, as rewarding as the job is, it also comes with several risks including occupational hazards. Nurses and those interested in working in the health care arena should familiarize themselves with the potential workplace...

Louisiana workers like you often repeat the same motions every day. If you are a secretary, this may include typing or using a mouse. If you are an assembly line worker, it may include operating various machinery. As a cashier, it may involve scanning items at the...

A single incident at work may result in an injury that plagues an employee and even renders them unable to work either temporarily or potentially forever. The temporary or permanent inability to work may also result when an employee develops a medical condition...

Employers may classify workers in two main categories: employee or independent contractor. The category in which you fall will have an impact on many different aspects of your employment. It also will impact taxation and workers' compensation benefits. According to...

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...

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 handling...

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...

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...

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....