Posted in Our Blog, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety on March 10, 2016
A Louisiana man has brought a legal action against his employer for its alleged negligence and failure to offer a safe work environment. The worker is citing General Maritime Laws the Jones Act as his basis for recovery relating to
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Posted in Our Blog, Workers Compensation, Workplace Injuries on April 18, 2014
Are Louisiana’s oil refineries really safe? Experts and union leaders say they might be far more hazardous than workers would imagine. As a result, a growing number of advocates are pushing regulatory agencies to adopt European safety standards, which could
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Posted in Our Blog, Workplace Injuries on March 19, 2014
A Louisiana worker perished after falling off a bridge in Baton Rouge on March 9. The victim, a 36-year-old employee of a painting company, plunged onto the west bank levee beneath the Sunshine Bridge on that Sunday afternoon. Official reports
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Posted in Our Blog, Workers Compensation, Workplace Injuries on December 13, 2013
A recent workplace fall fatality in a nearby state is being blamed on safety shortcomings perpetuated by Custom Tower, a Louisiana company. Officials say that the company will receive a willful citation in connection with the incident, during which an
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Posted in Our Blog, Workers Compensation, Workplace Injuries on August 23, 2013
Employees in certain industries are more likely to be injured on the job than workers in other industries. For instance, a person working in an amusement park or arcade is more likely to suffer an injury that causes job restriction
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