Workers’ Compensation
One of the most unfortunate things that can happen to you as a worker is an on-the-job injury. In Louisiana, the law provides benefits, known as Workers’ Compensation, to pay for medical bills and lost wages of injured workers. Each and every employer in Louisiana is required to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance on their employees.
The Workers’ Compensation attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault have spent the past 25 years representing workplace injury victims across the state, including Alexandria, Baton Rouge and New Iberia. We know that job-related injuries can have very serious long-term consequences for you and your family. The Workers’ Compensation insurance program exists to deal with these situations, but applying for and receiving benefits can be a frustrating experience. If you’ve been hurt on the job, contact our firm by calling 1-800-256-1050 today or submit an online request.
Follow Workers’ Compensation procedures ANYTIME you are hurt at work. If you suffer any potentially serious injury on the job, you must follow certain procedures – even if you aren’t immediately sure whether your injury will have a long-term impact on your ability to work. Skipping steps now can mean paperwork headaches later – and it may cost you the opportunity to file a claim. Among the steps you should take:
1. Report the Work Injury Immediately. This is the most important thing to remember. No matter how minor you think your injury is, notify your supervisor right away, as well as your human resources representative if applicable, providing the following information:
- That you were injured while working
- The exact date of the injury
- The location of injury
2. Seek Medical Attention. You have the right to choose your own doctor, and your employer or its insurance company can also choose a doctor for you to see.
3. Keep a Written Journal. Important details you should log include:
- What was the date of accident?
- Who was around when the injury happened?
- Who did you talk to after the injury?
Workers’ Compensation Benefits
If you are covered by Workers’ Compensation, your eligibility begins the first day of work. Once you have informed your employer, you will file a claim for benefits. When you are injured at work, you are entitled to two things:
- Medical benefits.
- Wage benefits (if a doctor has taken you off work for more than one week.) Your wage benefits must be paid weekly or however you were paid while working. Your medical treatment must be approved and paid in a timely manner.
Once you have filed a claim for benefits, you will be contacted by a representative from your company’s Workers’ Compensation insurance carrier, which may ask you questions regarding your injury and send you paperwork to complete.
Claim Denial and Third-Party Lawsuits
If your claim is denied, you may file a written dispute with the Office of Workers’ Compensation, which will schedule a mediation conference to try and resolve the dispute. However, if you don’t feel your claim is being handled appropriately and you don’t agree with the denial, contact the Workers’ Compensation attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault. We can provide representation and advice and help to get your claim approved.
If your injury was caused by another party in addition to your employer – for instance, if you were hurt because of defective equipment on the job – you may have grounds to file a lawsuit against a third party. It’s important to understand whether your situation merits this type of action because a third-party claim may obtain higher compensation amounts than Workers’ Compensation insurance can provide.
Whether your injury occurred as a direct result of employer oversight or a third party, the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation lawyers at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault can help. We’ll review your case carefully to determine who is at fault and prepare a more effective claim if your benefits have been denied. Results are how we measure success – we’ve built a strong reputation both in and out of the courtroom, and we’ll put our experience and dedication to work on your behalf.
Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
If you have been injured on the job, take the first step to protect your legal rights – contact the Workers’ Compensation attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault. We represent workers across the state of Louisiana including Alexandria and Baton Rouge. You only have a limited time after your injury to file a claim, however, so you must act quickly. Call 1-800-256-1050 today or submit an online request.
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