There are several steps you can take that might help you to maximize your workers’ compensation settlement. These steps include meeting eligibility requirements for workers’ compensation, which may involve: Reporting your work-related injury or illness through the proper channels Promptly seeking medical care for your injury or illness Documenting your initial doctor’s visit and any …
Workers’ compensation does not pay a full salary in Louisiana. According to the Louisiana Revised Statutes (RS) §23:1221, workers receive two-thirds of the average wages they received before being injured or becoming ill. This level of compensation may be issued until you are able to return to work. If your injury or illness prevents …
You do not have to go back to work after your workers’ compensation ends. However, you should not expect your employer to hold a position open for you if you refuse to return to work after your workers’ compensation period expires. According to the Louisiana Revised Statutes (RS) §23:1221, you may stop receiving benefits for …
Not all workers’ compensation cases end in a settlement, and you might hope to avoid having to reach a settlement if possible. Receiving workers’ compensation benefits may be as simple as having your employer filing a claim. However, if there is a dispute related to your workers’ compensation claim, your lawyer may negotiate a settlement …
You typically cannot get pain and suffering with workers’ compensation in Louisiana. The Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) explains that you are generally entitled only to coverage for medical costs, lost wages, and select other expenses which do not include pain and suffering in workers’ compensation claims. Pain and suffering may be awarded as damages in …
You may be able to collect workers’ compensation and disability benefits at the same time, though there may be conditions to doing so. You may have limits to the amount of combined benefits that you can collect. There may also be conditions specific to you as a disabled worker in the state of Louisiana. A …
Louisiana Revised Statutes (LA Rev Stat) §23:1361 states you cannot be terminated because you have made a workers’ compensation claim. However, you may lose your job while on workers’ compensation if you are no longer able to perform the duties that your job requires. A workers’ compensation lawyer can inform you of your rights as …
According to the Louisiana Laws Revised Statutes (LA Rev Stat) §23:1271, you may be able to get a settlement from workers’ compensation if you go back to work. A settlement may resolve your case and may be negotiated as a lump sum or as a payout over time. After you agree to a settlement, your …