Workers’ Comp Blog
- Your Employer Didn’t Have Workers’ Comp? In Louisiana, the General Contractor May Have to PayIf your employer had no workers’ comp insurance, that is often not the end of the road. Louisiana’s statutory employer rule can put the general contractor above your boss on the hook for your benefits.
- Hurt on Your First Day on the Job in Louisiana? You Still Have a Workers’ Comp ClaimBy Randy Estes, September 17, 2026 You started a new job on Monday, and by Friday — or on the very first shift — you’re hurt. A natural fear sets in: “I just got here. Can I even file a
- Switched From TTD to SEB? What Supplemental Earnings Benefits Are – and Whether You’re Getting the Right AmountSupplemental earnings benefits (SEB) are often the biggest wage benefit in a Louisiana workers’ comp case. What SEB is, how it’s calculated, and how to tell if your checks are right.
- How Long Do You Have to File a Workers’ Comp Claim in Louisiana? The One-Year (Moving) Deadline You Need to Know AboutBy Dan Davis, September 3, 2026 After a work injury, paperwork is the last thing on your mind. You’re dealing with pain, doctor visits, and maybe even a paycheck that stopped. But in Louisiana there is a clock running on
- Can I Get Paid for Pain and Suffering in a Louisiana Workers’ Comp Case?By Randy Estes, August 28, 2026 You got hurt on the job. You’re in pain, you can’t sleep, you’ve missed work, and you’ve watched the medical bills pile up. So it’s a fair question: does workers’ comp pay you for
- Louisiana’s Workers’ Comp Rates Go Up September 1 — and Your Injury Date Decides Which Ones You GetBy Randy Estes, August 19, 2026 Every year on September 1, Louisiana resets the ceiling and the floor on workers’ compensation checks. The Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration has published the numbers for the coming year, and they take effect
- Accused of Fraud in Your Louisiana Workers’ Comp Case? A New Supreme Court Ruling Limits How Much You Can LoseBy Randy Estes, August 12, 2026 An accusation of fraud is one of the most frightening things that can happen in a workers’ compensation claim. Under Louisiana law, a worker who makes a willful false statement to obtain benefits can
- Can I Be Fired for Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim in Louisiana?By Dan Davis, July 29, 2026 Getting hurt at work is stressful enough. On top of the pain, loss of income, and medical appointments, many injured workers in Louisiana quietly worry about something else: “If I report this and file
- Who Chooses Your Doctor After a Louisiana Work Injury — and What If Treatment Is Denied?By Randy Estes, July 22, 2026 After a work injury in Louisiana, getting the right medical care can feel like a fight — with the insurance company steering you toward its own doctor or refusing to approve the treatment your
- Can One False Statement Cost You All Your Louisiana Workers’ Comp Benefits? A New Supreme Court Ruling AnswersBy Randy Estes, July 15, 2026 If you are hurt on the job in Louisiana, one of the most frightening things an insurance company can say is that you “committed fraud” and forfeited everything, including past benefits. Louisiana’s workers’ compensation
- Were You Underpaid Before Your Injury? A Louisiana Supreme Court Case May Increase Your Workers’ Comp ChecksUnder Breaux v. Hoffpauir (La. 1996), if your employer paid you below minimum wage or skipped overtime, your Louisiana workers’ comp benefits should be based on what you were legally owed — which can raise your weekly check.
- How Much Will My Louisiana Workers’ Comp Checks Be in 2026?By Dan Davis, June 1, 2026 If you’ve been hurt on the job in Louisiana and can’t work, one of the first questions on your mind is a practical one: how much money will I actually receive, and when? Louisiana’s
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