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  1. What Is Workers' Compensation?
  2. What Events Qualify an Employee for Workers' Compensation In Louisiana?
  3. What Expenses Are Covered by Workers' Compensation?
  4. Can I Sue If My Workers' Compensation Benefits Aren't Enough?
  5. Secure Benefits From Hiring An Abbeville Workers' Compensation Lawyer
  6. How Much Does a Workers' Compensation Lawyer Cost in Abbeville, LA?
  7. Finding a Reputable Worker's Compensation Lawyer
  8. Maximize Your Claim With An Abbeville Workers' Compensation Attorney
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Abbeville Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

The workers’ compensation process is complicated and sometimes slow. Unfortunately, many claims go unfunded or are received after the claimant has already incurred significant out-of-pocket expenses. If you were hurt on the job, our Abbeville workers’ compensation lawyers can help you file a claim.

Our Abbeville personal injury lawyers understand the hardships you have likely endured, and we are prepared to help you secure the compensation you deserve. Our legal team has decades of experience advocating for injured workers in Louisiana to get benefits to cover medical bills, lost wages, and more.

We can assist with all stages of the claims process, beginning with a risk-free consultation.

What Is Workers’ Compensation?

Workers’ compensation is available to employees with injuries, illnesses, and fatalities that occur during or because of their occupation. State laws affect who can claim workers’ compensation.

Ineligible workers usually include independent contractors, business owners, real estate agents, insurance agents, farmhands, employees that were intoxicated when the injury occurred, or workers that hurt themselves intentionally.

Workers’ compensation claims are settled out of an insurance policy purchased by the employer. However, if you have filed a claim for a workplace injury and are experiencing a delay or other technical issues, our workers’ compensation attorneys can assist you.

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What Events Qualify an Employee for Workers’ Compensation In Louisiana?

Under Louisiana Revised Statutes 23:1021(1), an accident is defined as “an unexpected or unforeseen actual, identifiable, precipitous event happening suddenly or violently, with or without human fault, and directly producing at the time objective findings of an injury which is more than simply a gradual deterioration or progressive degeneration.”

An accident qualifies for workers’ compensation when it occurs during or as a result of an employee’s work. Some accidents and injuries that can occur in the workplace include:

  • Electrocution
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Brain injuries
  • Broken or fractured bones
  • Muscle damage due to repeated strain or the lifting of heavy objects
  • Loss of hearing
  • Exposure to chemicals or other substances that are known to result in long-term illness, such as cancer
  • Injuries derived from falling from an elevated surface
  • Injuries sustained from or while in an automobile
  • Injuries due to equipment malfunction

Employees should report the accident to their employer immediately to meet any deadlines for filing a workers’ compensation claim.

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What Expenses Are Covered by Workers’ Compensation?

In the state of Louisiana, expenses covered by workers’ compensation include:

  • Emergency and ongoing medical treatment costs, as provided by the injured parties’ physician of choice
  • 66% of wages lost due to the inability to work, for up to 100 weeks
  • Rehabilitation required to support the injured party’s return to work
  • Catastrophic losses, such as funeral services, in the form of a lump-sum payment or extended lost wage compensation

Once the claims process is initiated, the employer may ignore, refute, deny, or delay compensation for the employee’s claim. Our Louisiana workers’ compensation lawyers can help when this happens.

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Can I Sue If My Workers’ Compensation Benefits Aren’t Enough?

If your worker’s compensation benefits don’t cover all your bills, you can use a personal injury attorney to file a lawsuit for additional compensation. If your injuries are severe and have caused significant harm, a personal injury lawsuit allows you to ask for maximum compensation before the statute of limitations expires.

By taking legal action, you can hold the responsible party accountable for their actions and receive more financial support. Personal injury attorneys will guide you through the process and fight for your rights. They will help you take the necessary legal steps to seek the compensation you deserve.

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Secure Benefits From Hiring An Abbeville Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Workers’ compensation claims involve copious amounts of paperwork. You deserve to rest and focus on your health after a workplace injury. You have a right to work with an attorney who can handle the various steps of the filing process for you.

An Abbeville workers’ compensation lawyer can:

  • Guide you through the workers’ compensation process.
  • Gather evidence to show that your illness, injury, or the death of a loved one resulted from the injured party’s line of work. This can entail gathering an employee’s medical records and speaking with your doctors or other medical professionals with relevant expertise.
  • Conduct legal research on the applicable laws and recent developments specific to your case.
  • Represent you during the trial or other legal proceedings, and prepare any related legal documents.
  • Monitor the status of your personal injury claim.
  • Settle the workplace accident claim on your behalf.

How Much Does a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Cost in Abbeville, LA?

Our workers’ compensation lawyers in Abbeville, LA, do not charge by the hour. We work on a contingency fee basis to make it easier for accident victims to afford legal representation. This means you only pay if we win your case. You do not have to risk further financial losses to access legal support. We will make every effort to obtain the compensation you seek.

We also offer free consultations to help you understand the workers’ compensation process and get an idea of how we can help you. We can handle your claim or appeal from start to finish while you rest and recuperate.

Finding a Reputable Worker’s Compensation Lawyer

Feeling confident that you’re choosing the best legal representation is important. Our personal injury lawyers have a proven record of successful case results involving workplace accidents, including:

  • $200,000 for a deckhand who hurt his back while unloading cargo
  • $5,500,000 for a maritime worker who was injured on the job

We have helped workers claim the benefits needed to get their lives back on track. Now, we want to help you with your workers’ compensation claim. To better understand what it is like working with our firm, you can also look at our client testimonials.

Maximize Your Claim With An Abbeville Workers’ Compensation Attorney

An Abbeville workers’ compensation lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you file a workers’ compensation claim. We can also help you appeal a denial. We are here to help, and we offer free consultations.

Contact us today if you have sustained severe injuries at work and wish to obtain the highest amount possible.

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