Every year, millions of people are injured on the job around the country. Many of these workplace injuries occur right here in Baton Rouge. If you are hurt while working, you could be eligible to receive benefits through the Louisiana workers’ compensation program, as mandated by Revised Statute (RS) 23:1020.1.
A Baton Rouge workers’ compensation lawyer from the Morris Bart law firm may be able to help you pursue these benefits. We can help you with filing a workers’ compensation claim or by challenging a dispute with your claim from your employer or an insurance company.
Find out more about your options in a free consultation on your case with a member of the Morris Bart law firm team when you call (225) 341-5694. We may be able to represent you on a contingency-fee-basis with no advanced payment necessary.
Information About On-the-Job Injuries
Workplace injuries are a very common event, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). The NSC reports that there are around 500 workers injured every hour around the country. This adds up to more than 12,000 workplace injuries every single day.
On-the-job injuries may occur in any career. However, you are more likely to sustain an injury in some career fields than others. The NSC reports that the occupations that have the highest rate of injury for workers include:
- Construction
- Service
- Shipping and transportation
- Production and manufacturing
- Installation, repair, and maintenance
Regardless of what career you work in, you could be eligible to get benefits after an on-the-job accident.
For a free legal consultation with a Workers Compensation lawyer serving Baton Rouge, call 800-537-8185
Events That Lead to Workplace Injuries
Accidents may occur for any reason in the workplace in Baton Rouge. Some common types of workplace accidents include:
Events Related to Overexertion
Overexertion injuries could occur in many scenarios, including desk work. You could experience these injuries if you perform repetitive motions on the job or if you are required to lift and lower heavy loads. These injuries could damage your back, knees, shoulders, hands, or wrists, or other areas of the body.
Events Involving Equipment or Objects
Many workers throughout the country are also hurt if they are hit by moving equipment. Workers may also become stuck or caught in equipment, especially in manufacturing jobs. Finally, you could be crushed or hurt if a structure or objects falls down on you from above.
Events Involving Falls
Falling is a serious concern in workplaces throughout Louisiana. You could slip and fall at any time. These accidents could result in broken bones and head injuries. You may be hurt if you slip and fall only a few feet, or from a greater height while you are on-the-job.
These are not the only ways that workers could sustain injuries on the job that may qualify them for workers’ compensation benefits. If you would like support in pursuing workers’ compensation benefits for your injuries, call the Morris Bart law firm at (225) 341-5694 today.
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Benefits Provided by Your Employer After a Workplace Injury
Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to replace some of the wages you would have earned if you were physically capable of working. However, workers’ compensation is not designed to supply you with 100% of your wages.
Generally, the workers’ compensation insurance program provides workers in Baton Rouge with a percentage of their average monthly earnings. A Baton Rouge workers’ compensation lawyer from the Morris Bart law firm may be able to review your specific situation to find out how much you could receive on a monthly basis from workers’ compensation benefits.
Your employer may also need to cover your medical bills after an on-the-job accident. You could be eligible to receive compensation for emergency medical care, surgeries, a hospital stay, rehabilitation, and medication. Employers may also be required to help you cover the costs of additional job training or education, in the event that your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous career after a workplace accident.
A lawyer may be able to help you understand your legal options and apply for the full range of workers’ compensation benefits after a workplace accident.
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You May Also Qualify for Disability
In many cases involving workplace injuries, you may be able to recover from the accident after receiving medical care and rehabilitation services. However, while you are recovering, you could be eligible to receive temporary disability benefits.
Benefits may exist for both partial disability, where you can complete some work tasks, and total disability, where you can complete none. There may also be permanent disability options if your injuries affect your ability to work permanently.
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A Lawyer Can Help You with a Contested Claim
Unfortunately, sometimes employers or insurance companies dispute a worker’s compensation claim or do not cooperate in good faith with an injured worker.
If this is happening in your case, a Baton Rouge workers’ compensation lawyer from the Morris Bart law firm may be able to take over the communications and negotiations when we represent you.
We can also help you appeal a wrongful denial of workers’ compensation benefits.
Allow the Morris Bart law firm to investigate your case and defend your rights while you concentrate on your recovery.
Call Morris Bart, LLC for a Free Consultation on Your Case
Were you hurt on the job in Baton Rouge? If so, a Baton Rouge workers’ compensation lawyer from the Morris Bart law firm may be able to help you file a workers’ compensation claim or appeal a denial.
Call us today at (225) 341-5694 for a free consultation on your case with a member of our team. We can discuss your case and your legal options with a free, no-obligation case consultation.
Questions?Call 800-537-8185
to find a Morris Bart office near you.
