One of the most unfortunate things that can happen to you is an injury at the workplace.  In Louisiana, the law provides a remedy under workers’ compensation.  Each and every employer in Louisiana is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance on their employee.  Each and every employer is also required to have their workers’ compensation insurance posted so that it can be reviewed by the employees.

When you are injured at work, you are entitled to two (2) things: medical benefits and wage benefits (if a doctor has taken you off work for more than one (1) 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.

The following is an important checklist to follow if you have been injured on the job:

1. Report the Work Injury Immediately
   This is the most important thing to remember.  No matter how minor you think the injury is.
2. Seek Medical Attention
   You have the right to choose your own doctor and your employer or their insurance company can also choose a doctor to send you to.
3. Keep a Written Journal
   • What was the date of accident?
   • Who was around when the injury happened?
   • Who did you talk to after the injury?
     

Hopefully your injury will be paid for and you will return back to work with no future problems.  If this does not happen, call us and we will explain your rights and let you know if we can assist you.  You can contact us at 1-800-256-1050 or through the form on this website.

For more information on Louisiana Workers’ Compensation laws, you can visit the State of Louisiana Department of Labor Website.