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Louisiana Court Denies Workers Compensation for Injured Minor
Injury in the workplace can usually be avoided with proper safety measures in place. Safety measures, however, become hard to enforce when minors and adults work in conjunction. This was the case for Austin Griggs, an illegally employed minor injured in a forklift accident while working. Bounce N’ Around Inflatables, LLC (BNA) supplies rentable party
When Do Workers’ Compensation Payments Preclude Claims Against Automobile Insurers?
Are Third-Party Contractors Caught in a Workers’ Compensation Loophole? Workers’ Compensation Settlements: Protecting Your Social Security Benefits and Rights
Lafourche Parish Court Demonstrates the Importance of Employee-Employer Relationship in Workers’ Compensation Cases
Unfortunately, accidents in the workplace are not uncommon. What happens, however, if you unknowingly signed an agreement making your employer immune from a liability claim? The following Lafourche Parish case outlines this predicament. In September 2013, Neville Patterson signed multiple documents with Raceland Raw Sugar, LLC (RRS) and Raceland Equipment Company, LLC (REC) to haul
Which Court Has Jurisdiction in a Workers’ Compensation Case Involving Multiple States?
Louisiana Law Gives The Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration Exclusive Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Workers’ Compensation Settlements: Protecting Your Social Security Benefits and Rights
Settling a lawsuit can have many far-reaching effects. Not only will it result in the dismissal of your lawsuit, but it could also affect things such as your social security benefits. Therefore, it is important that you consult with an attorney and carefully consider if a settlement is in your best interest. Additionally, as seen
Can A Sexual Harassment Claim Succeed Where Boss Instructs Employee To Date A Prospective Client?
When you think about sexual harassment claims, the first thing that likely comes to mind is a superior harassing another employee. However, what happens if the superior instructs another employee to date a prospective client? Tyanne Davenport was hired to be the administrator at an Edward Jones Office. On multiple occasions, the office owner insulted,
Double Recovery in Helicopter Injury Case?
If you do a favor for your boss outside of work and are injured, can you still sue for workers’ compensation benefits? This is a complex question dependent on the facts of a case. Workers’ compensation is only available for injuries suffered during employment. If the court finds that the favor was outside the scope
Can An Independent Medical Examiner Determine Maximum Medical Improvement in a Worker’s Compensation Case?
Being injured at work is never what you want to deal with. What’s worse is dealing with multiple independent medical examiners making opinions on your medical state. In the following case, the Louisiana Court of Appeal First Circuit addresses whether a medical examiner’s determination of maximum medical improvement is closely related to the worker’s condition
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Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.