Delsa Law Firm, LLC

You wouldn't think that injuring your back during a Limbo competition at your office's holiday party would entitle you to workers' compensation benefits – and you might be right. But then again, you might be wrong. It depends on several factors; in fact, the same kinds of factors are used to eval...

You might think that if you're injured in an accident on your way to or from work, you should be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. There is some logic to that idea – after all, in order to do your work, you have to get there and back, and your employer isn't going to let you live on-sit...

If you work at a company owned or operated by a close friend or family member, you know the situation has unique positives and negatives that set it apart from the usual employee-employer dynamic. For example, you might be more willing to take on extra hours or tasks than you would if you worked ...

When you're injured in a workplace accident, you want to make sure your claim for workers' compensation benefits is accepted and processed by your employer's insurer (or by your employer, if it's self-insured) quickly and fairly. To ensure this happens, it's important to understand some of the ma...

It might seem tempting at first – you're injured in a workplace accident, and as part of the workers' compensation process, you're being examined by a doctor who asks, “Where does it hurt?” And while you do hurt, you wonder if exaggerating your injury could help you get more benefits than you wou...

We're often asked whether Louisiana workers' compensation laws cover work-related mental health or PTSD injuries. The answer is a bit complicated because the law in Louisiana distinguishes between whether the mental injury is associated with a physical injury or not. Mental Injuries in Louisia...

It's no surprise that Louisiana has more oil refineries and refines more oil than any other state except Texas. And while industry statistics may indicate that working at an oil refinery is safer than ever, workplace accidents and long-term injuries are still realities in the refinery setting. ...

If you're injured on the job in Louisiana, you may be counting on workers' compensation benefits to pay for your medical care. If you're unable to work for an extended time, you may also be counting on workers' compensation benefits to cover your expenses while you're recovering. All you need ...

It's not unusual for an employer in Louisiana to argue that an employee who has filed a workers' compensation claim is not entitled to benefits. Employers with workers' compensation insurance know that their rates may increase depending on the number of claims filed. If the employer “self-insures...

Many of us like to go to work. While no job is perfect, people generally enjoy being productive, they like being paid and recognized for their on-the-job efforts, and they have become friendly (if not friends with) their co-workers. When you're injured on the job, and the injury is serious enough...

When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's heart stopped during a recent Monday-night football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, millions of people received a shocking reminder of the danger that professional football players face when they step out onto the field. Many of us were riveted by the...

Workers with pre-existing conditions can still collect workers’ compensation benefits in Louisiana.

How to get by while waiting for your first workers’ compensation wage benefits to arrive.

Louisiana has great job opportunities and attracts workers from all over the region. Many people commute to jobs in the state every morning from their homes in Gulfport, Picayune, Poplarville, and other Mississippi cities and towns. These employees will be relieved to know that if they’re injured on the job here, they’ll be covered by Louisiana’s Worker’s Compensation program.

There’s no good time to find yourself injured in a workplace accident, but the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day might be the worst. Injuries of any kind can keep us sidelined when everyone else is having fun, and workplace injuries in particular add a layer of worry that can make even the merriest season look bleak. A few proactive steps can help turn things around, however, and put you back in the mix of family and friends. Read on for a mini survival guide for dealing with a workplace injury during the holidays.