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Your Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Questions Answered: Can My Employer Charge Me Workers’ Compensation Premiums?
Injured workers in Louisiana may have questions about how workers’ compensation works, and a common concern that comes up even before a job starts is whether they ever have to pay for the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance coverage. Indeed, you might wonder: Am I expected to contribute to the premium, and can my employer… Read More »
Mississippi Worker Dies After Being Trapped Under Farm Machine
One of the most unimaginable and terrible things for Mississippi families is losing a loved one to an unexpected accident. That pain and anguish is often magnified when the accident happens where their loved one should be safe: their job. A recent fatal workplace accident in Mississippi demonstrates just how terrible these types of… Read More »
Mississippi Worker Crushed to Death in Horrific Workplace Accident
A tragic workplace accident in Bay St. Louis has claimed the life of a Mississippi Gulf Coast worker, underscoring the dangers faced by industrial employees in Mississippi every day. According to local news reports, 37-year-old was killed on Saturday when he was crushed between two large pipes at Jindal Tubular USA, a major steel… Read More »
Filing Deadlines in Louisiana Personal Injury Car Accident Lawsuits: What You Need to Know Now
When you are involved in a car accident in Louisiana, there is no question that the aftermath can be overwhelming. Medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain from your car accident injuries can create stress and uncertainty. However, one of the most important factors that can impact your ability to recover compensation is… Read More »
Wrongful Death Claims Filed in Mississippi DUI Accident Case
A tragic DUI accident in Mississippi has led to multiple wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits, shining a light on the devastating consequences of drunk driving and the legal rights available to victims and their families under Mississippi personal injury laws. According to news reports, a Mississippi woman was intoxicated when she left a… Read More »
OSHA Investigates Louisiana Worker’s Tragic Death at Chemical Plant
In case you missed it, a tragic workplace accident at a St. Gabriel chemical plant last week has now prompted a federal investigation and raised serious concerns about employee safety in Louisiana’s industrial sector. According to officials, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) opened an investigation into Mexichem Fluor, operated by the company’s… Read More »
Mississippi Woman’s DUI Arrest After Allegedly Killing Man on Golf Cart Raises Questions About DUI Accident Victims’ Rights in Mississippi
An alleged Driving Under the Influence (DUI) accident involving a man driving a golf cart hit headlines last weekend, and the fatal accident has some Mississippi families asking what their rights are if an unexpected DUI accident takes a loved one’s life. According to local reports, on Saturday, September 27, at around 6:30 p.m…. Read More »
Are You Scheduled for an IME in Your Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Case, but You Don’t Know What That Means? Find Out All About What an IMEs in Workers’ Compensation Cases, and Where to Get Legal Help Now
If you were injured at work in Louisiana, and your employer or your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company has set an independent medical examination (IME), you are not alone if you feel uncertain and unprepared. An IME is a doctor visit arranged to get a (seemingly) neutral medical opinion about your injury, your work… Read More »
The Basics of Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Mississippi: What Is Wage Replacement Compensation and How Can You Get It After a Serious Workplace Accident?
One thing is for certain: in Mississippi, workers in virtually every occupation face risks every day on the job. Whether the worker is a construction worker handling heavy machinery, a nurse lifting patients, or a factory employee working around moving equipment, injuries can happen suddenly and without warning. A serious accident can lead to… Read More »
One Deputy Killed, One Injured in Courthouse Shooting in Iberville Parish
A tragic shooting at the Iberville Parish Courthouse in Plaquemine claimed the life of one deputy and left another gravely wounded this week on Monday. According to local news reports, the incident occurred Monday evening during an interview in connection with an unrelated sexual assault investigation. One deputy was fatally shot, and Iberville Parish… Read More »