Covington Personal Injury Blog

Louisiana workers understand that an accident in their place of work can leave them with both physical injuries and financial losses that can significantly impact their families. If you are suffering after an accident in your workplace, you could have a rightful claim to benefits through workers' compensation insurance. Before you file, it can be beneficial to understand your rights and what to expect from the process. 

Employers have certain responsibilities to their employees, especially after a work accident. There are certain things your employer cannot do, and there are certain steps he or she must take after a workplace accident. One way to protect your interests is to understand your employer's responsibilities.

We Americans love to celebrate July 4th. So many fond memories of spending time with family and friends, picnicking or BBQ-ing in the yard, or perhaps escaping the heat by spending time on the water. But the combination of traveling to see fireworks and the late hour after a long day in the sun makes for dangerous roads. This holiday is one of the deadliest of the year for motor vehicle accidents due to drinking and driving.

Recent statistics are sobering

If you work in the Louisiana oil and gas industry — onshore or offshore — you earn your income in one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. The number of workplace fatalities in this industry is unacceptable, and you have the right to be in a workplace that will allow you to return home safe after every shift. However, in many cases, you might have to look after your own safety.

Many of the injuries that occur in the oilfield are preventable, and employers must provide workers with the necessary personal protective equipment. That, along with sufficient safety training might help to keep you safe.

Parents know that children are remarkably resilient in many ways. The most common example is seeing children take a tumble, then jump right back up, and keep playing. Unfortunately, as we age, people lose that ability jump back up. By the time we turn 65, falls become the leading cause of death with tens of thousands of them happening each year.

According to US News, the city of Baltimore has been examining its high rate of falls involving the elderly, which includes 5,000 older adults going to Baltimore’s hospital in 2017. It is now taking steps to reduce those numbers. While the city is filled with old row houses with steep stairways, it is now using hospital data to identify neighborhoods or exact locations of where falls most often happen. City officials can then take steps to address the hazard by installing railings and better lighting, either in public spaces or in homes. The goal is to reduce the incidence of falls by 20 percent over the next ten years.