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Louisiana Highway Workers at Risk for Serious Injury and Highway Worker Fatalities

By Lunsford Baskin & Priebe PLLC |

Suffice to say that highway workers and road construction crews have a very dangerous job. Not only is the work itself dangerous as workers must operate heavy machinery, but standing near a highway of fast-moving cars creates a unique hazard that can even be fatal.  Louisiana does have laws implemented to keep these workers… Read More »

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Common Foot and Ankle Work Injuries and How You Can Seek Compensation

Common Foot and Ankle Work Injuries and How You Can Seek Compensation

By Lunsford Baskin & Priebe PLLC |

The feet are some of the hardest-working parts of the human body. They carry us wherever we need to go and hold our weight as well as any load we carry throughout our day. In addition to being extremely important, our feet are some of the most vulnerable parts of our bodies as well. … Read More »

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Pursuing a Lung Disease Workers’ Compensation Claim

Pursuing a Lung Disease Workers’ Compensation Claim

By Lunsford Baskin & Priebe PLLC |

A healthy respiratory system is critical for a person’s overall well-being. Unfortunately, those working in certain industries often develop lung and respiratory diseases as a direct result of their work and work environment. If you develop lung disease or respiratory issues on the job in Louisiana, you need to file a workers’ compensation claim…. Read More »

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What Are Louisiana Indemnity Benefits?

What Are Louisiana Indemnity Benefits?

By Lunsford Baskin & Priebe PLLC |

Being injured or becoming ill on the job can be scary for many workers who entirely rely on their income to survive. If you have to miss days and weeks, or even months of work while recovering, you might wonder how you will pay for your expenses. Luckily, there is something called indemnity benefits,… Read More »

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The Most Common Maritime Injury That Is Caused at Work in Louisiana

The Most Common Maritime Injury That Is Caused at Work in Louisiana

By Lunsford Baskin & Priebe PLLC |

Many different professions pose hazards for the workers within their respective industries. Maritime workers in Louisiana are among these dangerous professions. Due to the nature of their profession, these workers employed on one of Louisiana’s many inland ports and waterways are regularly exposed to working conditions that pose a serious risk to their health. … Read More »

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Can Loud Noise at Work Affect My Health?

Can Loud Noise at Work Affect My Health?

By Lunsford Baskin & Priebe PLLC |

Millions of people go to work every day unaware of the health hazards they are exposed to. When most people think of workplace hazards, they imagine heavy machinery, dangerous lifting, or some kind of physical damage to the bones, muscles, or soft tissue. However, one critical health risk that people unknowingly expose themselves to… Read More »

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Chemical Exposure and Workers’ Compensation in Louisiana

Chemical Exposure and Workers’ Compensation in Louisiana

By Lunsford Baskin & Priebe PLLC |

When a worker becomes ill due to exposure to toxic and hazardous chemicals in the workplace, they have a right to file a workers’ compensation claim. Chemical exposure can lead to severe health issues, many of which can result in long-term damage. So it’s essential for workers to successfully file a claim to ensure… Read More »

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The Role of HIPAA In Your Louisiana Workers' Compensation Claim

The Role of HIPAA In Your Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Claim

By Lunsford Baskin & Priebe PLLC |

Though HIPAA might be a term easily recognized, few know exactly what it is and how it works. From a basic understanding, most people know that HIPAA has to do with their private healthcare information and how it is used by medical providers and healthcare facilities. Beyond that, however, most people are in the… Read More »

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Louisiana Excavation and Trench Accident Injuries

Louisiana Excavation and Trench Accident Injuries

By Lunsford Baskin & Priebe PLLC |

Excavation and trench accidents are highly preventable, but many of these accidents have injured and even killed employees. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), hundreds of injuries and dozens of fatalities occur every year due to trench collapses and excavation accidents, making them one of the deadliest accidents that can occur… Read More »

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Can You Sue Your Employer for a Work-Related Injury in Louisiana?

Can You Sue Your Employer for a Work-Related Injury in Louisiana?

By Lunsford Baskin & Priebe PLLC |

Whether a work accident is minor or severe, injured workers have a right to file a claim to receive workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits were established to protect workers who become injured on the job without the need to prove fault. However, workers’ compensation insurance also helps protect employers from being sued. Workers’ compensation… Read More »

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