Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Louisiana Worker Dies in Oil Field Accident by Crushing Injury
There is no doubt that oil work and oil workers are critical to the way we live our everyday lives, and are the first source of important materials that make products that we use every day. Indeed, without oil workers, Louisiana families would be without the critical oil that is used for things like… Read More »
Workplace Crush Injuries in Louisiana: Learn About the Causes of Crush Injuries and How You Can Prevent Them
In case you missed it, a terrible and fatal workplace accident left one worker dead in Calcasieu Parish last week after a 9,000-pound piece of heavy equipment fell on top of him at an oil field worksite. The terrible and fatal workplace accident has some Louisiana workers on edge, and Louisiana families may wonder… Read More »
Violent Death of Biloxi Waffle House Employee Raises Questions about Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Cases of Injuries Caused by Workplace Violence
The terrible and senseless killing of a Waffle House employee in Biloxi, Mississippi at the hands of an enraged customer raises questions in the minds of some Biloxi workers and families about what rights and options Mississippi workers have when they are violently attacked on the job by a customer or other person. According… Read More »
Louisiana Supreme Court Rejects Claim for Jousting Injury at Renaissance Festival
Can a performer who works at an event in Louisiana, and who is injured on the job, collect Louisiana workers’ compensation benefits? This was the issue before the Louisiana Supreme Court in a case brought before it in 2024. In that case, renaissance fair jouster and performer John McKeane brought a lawsuit against various… Read More »
Gas Line Explosion in Lee County, Mississippi Injures 3 Workers – How to Get Help After Your Suffer a Serious Workplace Injury in Mississippi
Most of the time, when a worker goes to his or her job in Mississippi, they have a typical day, with typical job duties, and with all the typical things that come up in a usual workday. Indeed, it is rare that we experience horrific, catastrophic, life-changing accidents in the workplace, and hopefully we… Read More »
Confused About Your Obligations after a Serious Workplace Injury at Your Mississippi Workplace? We’ve Got You Covered. Get Information Straight from the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission Here
Injured Mississippi workers need to look no farther than this short article to learn about their obligations when it comes to reporting their workplace injury to their employer. Indeed, when a worker gets injured on the job in Mississippi, it can be a confusing time trying to figure out exactly what must be done… Read More »
Casinos Make Top Ten List of Largest Employers in Louisiana – Did You Know About These Common Workplace Health and Safety Hazards Louisiana Casino Workers Face On the Job?
There is no doubt that there are a number of industries that employ large numbers of Louisiana workers throughout the state. From the oil industry, to restaurant and hospitality, and from construction work to forestry and farming, Louisiana has many fruitful job industries that keep workers employed, and the state running strong. However, Louisiana… Read More »
“Total Temporary Disability” and What it Means for Your Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Case
Something that some Mississippi workers may not know about the Mississippi workers’ compensation system is that there are different types of Mississippi workers’ compensation benefits, and they are based on the severity and duration of the injured worker’s workplace injury. One of these types of Mississippi workers’ compensation benefits is called Temporary Total Disability,… Read More »
New Scholarship Program Available for Louisiana Students with Injured Parents on State Workers’ Compensation Program
A new scholarship program that aims to help Louisiana students facing financial struggles due to the workplace injury and disability of a parent has been announced. According to local news reports, the scholarship program called “Scholarships for Children of Injured Workers Kids Chance Scholarship” is now accepting applications from students in the Louisiana area…. Read More »
Small Businesses in Louisiana and Mississippi – Is My “Mom and Pop” Employer Required to Carry Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Me and Other Employees?
One of the interesting things that injured workers in Mississippi and Louisiana may not know about the workers’ compensation systems in both states is that there are certain eligibility criteria that must be met before an injured worker is granted and can receive workers’ compensation benefits. One of those requirements is that the worker… Read More »