Slidell Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Along with cave-ins, trenches pose additional hazards
Workers in Louisiana and nationwide will always risk their lives if they work in trenches without supported walls. Regardless of the experience of the excavation crew, disturbed earth is unstable. Taking measures to support the walls should not be optional. Activities...
Traumatic brain injury risks exist in all industries
Whether you work in an office, on construction site or in warehouse in Louisiana, there will always be risks of workplace accidents. Even the most organized work environment can pose hazards that might lead to brain injuries. Never lose sight of the importance of...
Louisiana’s industries and their employee injuries
Louisiana sits on the Gulf of Mexico, highlighted by Mardi Gras, jazz, the Mississippi and the unique southern bayous. Our state runs deep with history and culture. Forbes reports that the biggest industry in Louisiana is in minerals and oil, followed by industries...
Lack of safety measures against workplace amputations is unacceptable
Many industrial workers in Louisiana work with and among powerful machinery. These tools and machines are necessary for the work associated with the oil and gas, maritime and construction industries, but they also can expose workers to catastrophic injuries like...
How long can a back injury keep you from working?
When your career depends on you moving and lifting things, you need a healthy back. But constant motion can cause you to strain and pull your muscles, leaving you unable to do your job. When your body won’t let you work, how long do you need to recover? Depending on...
Understanding workers’ compensation in Louisiana
When you experience an injury at work or while engaged in work-related activities, you can receive workers' compensation coverage regardless of whether your employer was responsible for the incident. You cannot, however, sue your employer for the impact of the injury....
OSHA drone inspections raise concerns
In a 2018 memorandum, OSHA authorized its inspectors to use drones to take pictures and video recordings on construction sites. Construction contractors in Louisiana and across the U.S. are concerned about the legal consequences of this move. For instance, employers...
OSHA finds widespread violations of scaffold safety rules
Construction workers in Louisiana often use scaffolds, and they depend on these temporary platforms to hold their weight. When scaffolds collapse or people fall, serious injuries and even deaths result. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has many...
Construction deaths dropped slightly but fatalities remain high
Construction workers in Louisiana encounter many hazards on any given day, but 2017 proved to be slightly less deadly for them than 2016. According to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that tallied construction worker fatalities, deadly incidents across the...
Holidays increase stress, risk for injury among retail workers
OSHA is reminding employers in Louisiana and across the U.S. that they must protect their retail workers during the holiday season. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health states that although retail workers may earn extra pay by working additional...
