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Could Burned Oil Workers Bypass Louisiana’s Workers’ Comp Exclusive Remedy Rule?
Could Burned Oil Workers Bypass Louisiana’s Workers’ Comp Exclusive Remedy Rule?

What Do You Think? Establishing intentional tort for a work-related injury is a bit like finding oil in the backyard. It’s really unlikely. A case involving two oil refinery workers who were tragically burned on […]
Was Driver’s Injury Unloading Massive Truck a ‘Fish Story’?
Was Driver’s Injury Unloading Massive Truck a ‘Fish Story’?

What Do You Think? Is it possible for a worker to obtain benefits for an injury that no one witnessed? Yes. But in Louisiana, the worker will have to clear a couple of hurdles to […]
The Mystery of the Case of Water that Climbed 7 Steps
The Mystery of the Case of Water that Climbed 7 Steps

Can You Solve The Case? Part II The Clues and the Conclusion If you selected A, you agreed with the court in Smith v. Campbell Industries, Inc., No. 2024-CA-0348 (La. Ct. App. 02/11/25). There was no doubt that […]
The Mystery of the Case of Water that Climbed 7 Steps
The Mystery of the Case of Water that Climbed 7 Steps

Can You Solve the Case? A case involving a P.I. caught in the act and an employee with a back injury illustrates the importance of accurate surveillance reports when using video to establish workers’ compensation […]
Could Injured Worker get Benefits for Reinjury Helping Buddy Move Washing Machine?
Could Injured Worker get Benefits for Reinjury Helping Buddy Move Washing Machine?

What Do You Think? An injury that does not occur in the course of employment can be compensable in Louisiana depending on how closely related it is to a prior work-related injury. A case involving […]
Could Burned Coal Plant Worker who Received WC Benefits also Sue Company in Tort?
Could Burned Coal Plant Worker who Received WC Benefits also Sue Company in Tort?

What Do You Think? There is an exception to the exclusivity provision of Louisiana’s workers’ compensation statute. Under that exception, claimants are not limited to workers’ compensation benefits, but can also sue in tort, if […]
Was Oil Rig Worker who Largely Worked Independently a ‘Borrowed Servant’?
Was Oil Rig Worker who Largely Worked Independently a ‘Borrowed Servant’?

What Do You Think? A “borrowed servant” is entitled to workers’ compensation for work-related injuries. When the borrowed servant doctrine applies, it also limits workers’ ability to sue the company that “borrowed” them for negligence […]
Video of Louisiana Logger Sans Walking Stick Axes his Benefits
Video of Louisiana Logger Sans Walking Stick Axes his Benefits

DeRidder, LA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- If a company or carrier suspects an employee of making false statements to obtain or extend workers’ compensation benefits, having a private investigator film the claimant’s activities prior to and after […]