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  2. What Benefits does Workers’ Compensation Offer to Those Injured in Louisiana?
  3. Are Only Certain Kinds of Injuries Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?
  4. How Louisiana Pays Out Lost Wages to Those That Have Been Hurt on the Job
  5. Call Our Team About Your Workers’ Compensation Case in Iota
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Your personal injury lawyer can help you calculate your recoverable damages, which may include:

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Iota Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

If you live in Iota, you may be facing a sudden issue at your workplace, such as an unintentional injury or illness. Workers’ compensation covers diseases that can occur due to occupations, physical injuries due to accidents, and even mental injuries.

Louisiana Workers Compensation Law covers any injury that occurs while working on the job that is unexpected or occurs suddenly and causes you to get hurt. Your compensation is not impacted by who was at fault. Therefore, fault doesn’t come into play for workers’ compensation coverage.

If you are concerned about the process or want to be sure that all your rights are protected as you go through your claim, you could retain an Iota workers’ compensation lawyer.

I work in Iota. Do I Need a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?

If hurt at work, you might wonder about hiring a personal injury lawyer. The truth is many workers’ compensation claims can be handled without an attorney. Many injuries are minor, and an injured employee is often back to work in a couple of weeks.

However, if you are dealing with a long-term repetitive stress injury, a serious claim that will keep you off the job for some time, or you want to rest assured knowing you have someone counseling you through the maze—you could retain an attorney.

An attorney can give you an advantage by:

  • Helping with your claim
  • Investigating the cause of your accident
  • Discovering third-party negligence
  • Filing necessary appeals
  • Ensuring you get excellent medical care
  • Negotiating final settlements
  • Collecting medical records
  • Filing for damages from third parties
  • Fighting for fair benefits for you
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What Benefits does Workers’ Compensation Offer to Those Injured in Louisiana?

Benefits covered under workers’ compensation are the same throughout Louisiana. You are covered for any physical or mental injuries you sustain while on the job. Let’s take a look at what some of these benefits include.

Supplemental Earnings Benefits

These benefits include your lost wages. However, under RS 23:1201.1, the benefit of lost wages does not start until after you have been out of work for seven consecutive days.

Medical Expenses

The medical expenses benefit covers any medical bills related to the treatment of your injury. They are paid on a regulated schedule. The Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Commission states that your bills should be covered within sixty days of receipt.

Mileage Reimbursement

The mileage reimbursement benefit is to pay you back for the gas used to travel to and from your medical treatments.

Disability Benefits

When your injury is so severe, these benefits come into play at the time you will not be returning to work.

Vocational Rehabilitation

If you are returning to work but cannot return to your previous job, you are entitled to vocational rehabilitation.

Death Benefits

If your loved one suffered a fatal injury at work, your family could receive death benefits. These are not all-encompassing and do not include damages like pain and suffering, which are generally included in other types of personal injury cases.

If your injury is caused by a third party, like a defective part made by another manufacturer, then a workers’ compensation and work injury attorney serving Iota could help you collect damages from a separate suit.

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Are Only Certain Kinds of Injuries Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?

All injuries are covered if they occured while performing your work duties. Unfortunately, many different types of work injuries can happen every day. They can range from mild to severe.

Some injuries are sudden and are defined as accidents. Others occur over time; these injuries or illnesses might be due to repetitive actions or exposure to chemicals. These are called occupational illnesses. Don’t let a minor injury worsen because you don’t think it’s worth the trouble. Some injuries workers’ compensation cover:

  • Eye injuries
  • Muscle sprains
  • Torn ligaments
  • Mesothelioma
  • Amputations
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Rotator cuff sprains
  • Back injuries
  • Crushed limbs
  • Hearing loss
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome

Your Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Will Protect Your Right to Heal Fully

Having an attorney can help to ensure that you are given ample time to heal. Employers and workers’ compensation insurance companies rush their employees back on the job, often too soon. Going back too soon under pressure can be detrimental and cause the injury to become worse, even disabling.

Long-term therapy might be a requirement to get you back to 100%. Your attorney can help you speak up and tell your employer that you need more time. You have the right to take time to get complete treatment.

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How Louisiana Pays Out Lost Wages to Those That Have Been Hurt on the Job

Rates for lost wages are set, and you can collect up to 2/3 of your weekly salary. This pay is limited. Each year, the state raises the capped amount, but it is currently set at $743 per injured worker.

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Call Our Team About Your Workers’ Compensation Case in Iota

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers understand that facing a workers’ compensation claim can be challenging. We have seen injured victims who have had difficulty with cases when the insurer tried to deny their claims. These were often good employees who were surprised to have been accused of causing their injuries or being intoxicated on the job.

No one knows the challenges they will face when they file a claim. Medical expenses can break a household. At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, Your Iota lawyer will look out for you. We can assist you to collect on your workers’ compensation claim, heal from your injuries, and carry on your life. Contact us today.

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