What happens when an accident goes unwitnessed?
What happens when an accident goes unwitnessed? By: Charles Taylor Matthews As attorneys and claims adjusters know, workers’ compensation operates under a no-fault system, meaning
Does Permanently and Totally Disabled mean Permanently and Totally Disabled?
By: Andres Gomez Does Permanently and Totally Disabled mean Permanently and Totally Disabled? As you know, Permanent and Totally Disabled (“PTD”) is not something that
It’s Settlement Season!
By: Corey Meaux It’s Settlement Season! Now that we are entering the last quarter of 2024, it is time to start thinking about settling some
Preserving Crucial Video Evidence: How to Ensure Your Key Footage Doesn’t Disappear
By: Patrick Johnson I swear that we had that video… What do you do when you’re in-store or in-vehicle video captures an accident on video
The Power of Documentation: Proactively Managing Claims to Avoid Penalties and Attorney Fees
By: Keith Landry DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT YOUR CLAIM NOTES AND BE PROACTIVE IN THE PAYMENT (OR NON-PAYMENT) OF BENEFITS 23:1201. Time, place of payment; failure
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction in Louisiana Workers’ Compensation: Navigating Claims for Out-of-State Injuries
By: Michael Parker The issue of whether someone injured in Texas (or any other state) can assert a claim under the Louisiana Compensation Act (Act)
Employer’s Right to Choose Their Own Physical Therapist for an FCE
By: Charles Taylor Matthews An employer has the right to select their own treating physician to provide a Second Medical Opinion to counter the opinion
How Late is Too Late to File Suit in Louisiana Workers’ Comp
By: Meghan Gomez There are many things in the law that sit within a sort of gray area—especially in Louisiana workers’ compensation. Often times, the
Changes to Prescription Rules for Tort Claims
By: Corey Meaux One of the more unique aspects of Louisiana law was its one-year prescriptive period for delictual actions, aka tort/personal injury claims. If you are
Useful tips for avoiding 1201 (G) Penalties
By: Andres Gomez As you know, a 1201(G) penalty is one imposed due to a failure to pay a judgment within 30 days of when
It’s almost that time of the year…new Max/Min Comp Rates in effect on September 1
By: Patrick A. Johnson Please recognize that the excitement from this event can be overwhelming. Still, we all need to calm down and take notice
Social Media Investigations – Tips and Tricks
By: Andres Gomez Most people nowadays have a social media presence on at least one platform. Injured employees are no exception, and the information gathered
