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
What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do?
By: Corey M. Meaux I’ve received this call and/or email hundreds of times. An adjuster is sitting on the fence about accepting or denying an
How to Figure Out a PPD Rating?
By: Patrick A. Johnson Earlier this week, I received a phone call from an adjuster asking me how to calculate a disability rating for payment
Exacerbation vs. Aggravation “Know the Difference”
By: Keith J. Landry We often question whether the subject injury exacerbated or aggravated a pre-existing injury. Or that perhaps a subsequent injury exacerbated or
Myths- Permanently and Totally Disabled (PTD) Claimants
Myths- Permanently and Totally Disabled (PTD) Claimants By: Andres Gomez Myth 1: The doctor decides when someone is PTD. There is a prevailing belief that
