Slidell Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
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...
Temporary workers are entitled to protection as well
Both employers and staffing agencies in Louisiana and throughout the country are responsible for ensuring that temporary workers are kept safe. They could both be held liable if a worker is not properly trained or if other safety guidelines are ignored. According to...
OSHA announces top work-related violations for 2018
Employers and workers in Louisiana are generally in agreement when it comes to doing everything possible to maintain safe work environments. During a recent safety event where this particular topic was addressed, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
Most workers’ comp claims result from routine activities
Certain accidents that occur while engaged in work-related activities can be serious. Catastrophic injury or death can be the result in the worst-case scenarios. Fortunately, however, the vast majority of claims filed under Louisiana workers' compensation laws involve...
