Many workers assume that the only way to obtain compensation for an on-the-job injury is to file a Louisiana workers' compensation claim. While this is true in most cases, there are certain situations where injured employees are allowed to file a personal injury...
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What Should I Do After Being Injured in a Workplace Accident?
Each year, thousands of employees are injured in work-related accidents. Often, this results in workers suffering lost wages and expensive bills for the medical treatment they receive to heal their injury.If you are injured on-the-job, it is important to understand...
How to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Louisiana
After a work-related injury or illness, you must follow a specific process to apply for workers' compensation benefits in Louisiana. If you file your claim incorrectly, you may not receive the benefits you are entitled to.Simien & Simien's Baton Rouge workers'...
How Are Workers’ Compensation Medical Benefits Paid?
Workers' compensation insurance provides compensation for medically-necessary treatment of workplace injuries. However, Louisiana has specific rules on submitting claims for payment, when payments will be made and selecting medical providers.If you have any questions...
Can I Appeal If My Workers’ Comp Claim Is Denied?
If you applied for workers' compensation benefits but were denied, you still have the right to file an appeal with Louisiana's Office of Workers' Compensation Administration (OWCA). If your appeal is successful, you should receive the compensation needed to cover...
Do I Need to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
You may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits if you were injured on the job or diagnosed with a work-related illness or medical condition.However, the process of filing a workplace injury claim is complicated and time-consuming. This is why you should...
Differences Between FELA and Workers’ Compensation
Most employees who are injured on the job are covered by Louisiana's workers' compensation laws. However, if you are a railroad worker, you are covered by the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA).There are key differences between FELA and the Louisiana workers'...
When Will My Workers’ Compensation Benefits Start and How Much Will I Receive?
One of the most common questions about workers' compensation is: when will my benefits start and how much will I receive? The answer depends on a number of factors, including when the benefits are approved and the extent of your injuries.Below, the Baton Rouge...
Are You Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in Louisiana?
If you were injured on the job or while engaging in a work activity, you may be wondering if you are eligible for workers' compensation.The basics of workers' compensation eligibility are explained below. However, even if you qualify, you may have trouble navigating...
Most Common Reasons an LA Workers’ Comp Claim is Denied
Are you concerned that your workers' compensation claim will be denied?You can find out if your concerns are valid by reviewing the most common reasons why insurance companies deny workers' compensation claims. If it sounds like one of these reasons applies to your...
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Our team of dedicated Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi attorneys represent injured persons throughout Louisiana, including Alexandria, Opelousas, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Houma-Thibodeaux, New Orleans, Shreveport, Monroe, and throughout Mississippi and areas of Texas including Orange, Beaumont, Port Arthur, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston and the other metro areas.