Workers' compensation is a system that pays for medical care and lost wages after a job causes an injury. People describe it as a tradeoff: the worker receives defined benefits, and the employer receives protection from most lawsuits. In Louisiana the system is framed by La. R.S. 23:1031 and La. R.S. 23:1032.
This section covers workers’ compensation in Louisiana: what benefits an injured worker is owed, how light duty and return-to-work disputes are handled, how surgery and permanent injury affect a settlement, and what families receive after a workplace death.
12-Hour Work Schedules: Benefits and Challenges for 24/7 Operations
Most organizations rely on the tried-and-true 9-to-5 schedule. However, some don’t have the luxury of relying on this system, as they need to staff departments 24/7 with a relatively small team. The 2-2-3 work schedule has become a popular solution, especially in industries like healthcare,…Suing an Employer for Not Having Worker’s Compensation Insurance?
Being injured at work may be the second-worst thing that happens to you. The worst thing is finding out that your employer does not have workers’ compensation insurance, and you may not have medical coverage. What options do you have if your employer does not have or is not required to carry workers’ compensation? What […]What Is a Third-Party Injury?
A third-party injury is a workplace injury caused by someone other than your employer — a negligent driver, a defective-product maker, a property owner, or a general contractor. When a third party is at fault, you can pursue a personal injury claim against them while still keeping your workers' compensation benefits, often recovering more than comp alone allows.What Is Maximum Medical Improvement?
Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) is the point at which a treating physician determines that more medical treatment is unlikely to meaningfully improve your condition. It does not mean a full recovery — only that you have healed as much as expected. Reaching MMI often changes your workers' compensation benefits, and a doctor's MMI finding can be challenged if you believe further treatment would help.When Do You Actually Need a Lawyer for a Workers’ Comp Claim?
Timing matters more than injury severity. An injured worker needs counsel the moment a claim stops being routine, meaning the employer disputes the injury, checks stop arriving on schedule, or the injury threatens the job. Early medical records, fading witness memories, and insurer decisions shape a claim from day one, and most workers' comp attorneys review claims at no charge.