Monthly Archives: August 2021
Can a Work Injury or Accident Cause PTSD?
Being the victim of a workplace accident can be overwhelming. In addition to whatever physical injuries you may sustain, there can be psychological ramifications as well, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Louisiana is one of the safer places to work, according to 2019 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The national incidence rate of… Read More »
Can You Lose Workers’ Comp Benefits for Being Intoxicated?
Louisiana workers’ compensation law states that if an employee was intoxicated at the time that the employee’s injury occurred and the intoxication caused the injury, then the workers’ compensation insurance company does not have to pay workers’ compensation benefits to that employee. Still, workers’ compensation cases can be complicated when matters of substance use… Read More »
What Happens if You Are Injured in a Car Accident in a Parking Lot?
Most people are wary when traveling over 50 mph on a freeway. Cars zip back and forth as they change lanes, and some drivers speed without seeming to pay attention to the rules of the road. You may be surprised to know that parking lots are also dangerous places for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians…. Read More »