Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Multi-Victim Workplace Accident on Italian Railroad Prompts Even the Pope to Speak Out about Workplace Accidents, Calls for Heightened Worker Safety
It is an unfortunate truth that workplace accidents are all-too common these days. In fact, workplace accidents are so common, and can lead to so many needless deaths, that even the Pope has something to say about it. Speaking out about worker safety in early September, in light of a horrific workplace accident involving… Read More »
5 Hazards Mississippi’s Heroic First Responders Face on the Job, Legal Help for Injured First Responders
There is no doubt that Mississippi would be a much different place without the help and care of its first responders. First responders, who may be firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), or police officers, rush to all types of emergency situations to help injured Mississippians. First responders also are called out while on patrol… Read More »
Are You Wondering Whether You’re Entitled to Your Old Job after a Workplace Injury and Obtaining Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits? Here’s the Scoop
Most workers in Louisiana and throughout the United States take pride in their work. Indeed, from school bus drivers to construction workers, chefs to oil rig crews, workers all across Louisiana show up each day to earn a living and do their best at what they do best. However, no matter the job title,… Read More »
Fracture Injuries in Mississippi Workplaces – Mississippi Workplaces that may Present Risk of Fracture Injuries to Mississippi Workers
Everyone in Mississippi has heard of a broken bone injury – we have seen our friends or family members walk out of a doctor’s office in a cast, or have experienced a bone fracture injury ourselves. However, not many Mississippians are likely aware of just how dangerous certain workplaces can be when it comes… Read More »
What about Our Neighbors? What Workers’ Compensation Exemptions Look Like in Louisiana’s Neighbor States
One of the major misconceptions that many people hold about workers’ compensation in Louisiana and throughout the United States is that it is a unified, national program, similar to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). However, unlike SSI and SSDI, which are federal programs overseen by the Social Security Administration,… Read More »
Oil and Gas: The Dangers for Workers in One of Louisiana’s Top Industries and What You Can Do if You are Injured in the Job in Oil and Gas Work
There is no doubt that oil and gas is important to the Louisiana economy. In fact, to say it is “important” may even be an understatement. According to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (“DNR”), in fact, the petroleum industry accounts for 25% of the total Louisiana state revenue. Furthermore, according to the DNR,… Read More »
Injured at Work in Mississippi? Here’s What You Need to Know about the Role of a Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
When a person is injured at work in Mississippi, they may wonder what their rights and options are when it comes to financial help. A person who is disabled from working their regular job is often in a precarious financial position, and they may fear that they may not have the means to pay… Read More »
Black Smoke from Garyville, Louisiana Oil Refinery Reveals More than Just Burning Oil – Worker Safety Violations, Worker Death Uncovered
When your workplace is an oil refinery, the slight smell of smoke can likely raise the hair on the back of your neck. Intensify the smoke to an all-out thick black column billowing out of an oil refinery site, and you may have a situation where workers may be in serious jeopardy of losing… Read More »
Louisiana Bill Passed to Heighten Offshore Worker Safety Goes into Effect January 2024
One of the most harrowing things about offshore work in Louisiana is the chance of potential falling off of a rig or transport vehicle and being lost out in the water. Indeed, while in the modern world there are many new and improved safety measures that can make offshore work safer, nothing can combat… Read More »
Keeping an Eye Out – How Workers in Louisiana Can Protect Their Eyes on the Job
One of the most catastrophic workplace injuries that could happen to a worker is the loss of vision of one or both eyes, or a serious eye injury that leads to vision impairment. Indeed, the loss of vision can severely impact a worker’s life and can also disable them from working their job. In… Read More »