If you’ve been injured in a work-related accident in New Orleans, Louisiana, call the Law Office of John W. Redmann, L.L.C. at (504) 500-5000 today. Getting the compensation you need can be challenging–especially when you’re dealing with injuries. An experienced New Orleans workplace accident lawyer can help you demand the full compensation you deserve. Best of all, your consultation is entirely free.
Our attorneys have over 30 years of experience fighting for injury victims. Call our law offices to learn more about your legal rights and options today.
Why Should I Trust the Law Office of John W. Redmann, L.L.C. to Help Me Recover Compensation for a Workplace Accident in New Orleans?
Injured workers in New Orleans, LA, often assume they can rely on their employer to take care of them after a workplace accident. However, recovering compensation can be more complicated than expected. The Law Office of John W. Redmann, L.L.C. can help you understand your options and protect your interests after an accident on the job.
Our team has been recognized for our success within the legal community itself, including by:
- Martindale-Hubbell, with the Client Champion Platinum award and AV-Preeminent rating
- The National Trial Lawyers, as Top 100 trial lawyers
- Top Google ratings from hundreds of our satisfied clients.
Now, we’re here to put our skills and experience to work for you. Call us today to learn more about how we can fight for you during your free consultation with a New Orleans personal injury attorney.
Will Workers’ Compensation Cover My Damages After a Workplace Accident in New Orleans?
Most injured employees begin by filing a workers’ compensation claim. This is true if you were classified as a common law employee, not an independent contractor.
Louisiana employers must have workers’ compensation insurance. You can qualify for benefits if:
- You were a full-time, part-time, or seasonal employee
- You were injured while performing your job duties
Workers’ compensation provides limited economic benefits. They’re designed to offset the financial losses you experience due to a workplace injury.
Do I Have Any Rights Under Louisiana Personal Injury Laws After a Workplace Injury?
Possibly. You generally cannot sue your employer for damages, assuming they complied with their workers’ compensation obligations. This rule only impacts your employer. If another party caused your accident, you retain your right to hold them accountable via a civil claim.
If you were an independent contractor, workers’ compensation laws generally don’t impact your rights. You may be able to sue the at-fault party for damages, because you likely don’t have an employer-provided workers’ compensation plan to cover your losses.
Our Attorneys Handle All Types of Workplace Accident Injury Cases in New Orleans
Any type of workplace accident has the potential to turn your life upside down. Our team at the Law Office of John W. Redmann, L.L.C. handles all types of workplace injury claims, including cases involving:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Construction accidents
- Manufacturing accidents
- Warehouse accidents
- Accidents involving falling objects
- Electrocutions
- Crushed by object accidents
- Caught in/between accidents
- Heavy machinery accidents
- Overexertion
- Chemical exposure and exposure to toxic materials
- Fires and explosions
- Agriculture accidents
- Industrial accidents
- Factory accidents
- Large truck accidents
- Workplace violence
After a workplace injury, getting medical attention quickly should be your first priority. It’s also important to notify your employer as soon as you can.
Prompt medical treatment can prevent complications and give you the best chance at making a full recovery. Your employer can provide information about your workers’ compensation rights.
How Much Is My New Orleans Workplace Accident Case Worth?
In terms of dollar values, workplace accident cases can have widely different results. Our attorneys will have to evaluate the facts before we can offer an accurate estimate.
Factors that will impact the amount of money you take home include:
- The extent of your injuries
- Your average pre-disability earnings
- Whether your injuries are temporary or permanent
- How long it takes to recover
- The extent to which your earnings are reduced during recovery
- Whether you can earn any income by taking light-duty work
- Long-term changes in your earning capacity
- Whether rehabilitation can help you enter a new line of work
- Who was responsible for your accident
Workers’ compensation only considers economic losses. It should cover about ⅔ of your pre-disability wages. Workers’ compensation is also subject to state-imposed maximums–so you might receive less than ⅔, depending on your average earnings prior to the accident.
Personal injury laws consider both your economic and non-economic losses. Any personal injury settlement will consider your pain, trauma, and suffering in addition to your costs.
What Types of Damages Are Available to Victims of Workplace Accidents in New Orleans?
The type of damages you might be able to recover depends on the nature of your legal claim.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Workers’ compensation in Louisiana offers:
- Medical expense reimbursement
- Disability benefits
- Vocational rehabilitation to help you train for a new position
- Death benefits in fatal injury cases
Your disability benefits depend on how the injury impacts your earning capacity. Available benefits include:
- Temporary total disability if you’re unable to work during a temporary recovery period
- Permanent total disability if you are permanently unable to engage in employment or self-employment
- Permanent partial disability for certain permanent impairments or losses
- Supplemental earnings benefits if your injury prevents you from earning at least 90% of your pre-injury wages
Our attorneys will carefully review the facts to ensure you’re getting the benefits you deserve.
Third-Party Personal Injury Lawsuits
Filing a personal injury lawsuit allows you to seek compensation for economic damages and non-economic damages, including:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Your full lost wages
- Lost future earning potential
- Rehabilitation
- Skilled nursing care
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Diminished quality of life
- Physical disfigurement and scarring
- Mental trauma and suffering
Personal injury settlements and verdicts tend to be higher when compared with workers’ compensation. When you hire us, our New Orleans workplace accident attorneys will evaluate the circumstances of your accident. Once we know the cause, we can explain your right to file a lawsuit.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer After a Workplace Accident in Louisiana?
Our attorneys accept cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you don’t pay when you hire us. You instead pay attorneys’ fees once your attorney has recovered compensation. When we recover compensation, we deduct a pre-agreed-upon percentage from that compensation.
Of course, you pay nothing if we cannot recover compensation.
Does Louisiana’s Comparative Fault Law Impact the Value of My Workplace Accident Case?
Workers’ compensation benefits aren’t impacted by Louisiana’s shared fault laws. The modified comparative negligence law is often an issue in personal injury cases. It’s an important rule. If the other side proves you were at least 51% responsible for your injuries, you receive nothing. If your share of fault is less than 51%, your compensation is reduced by that percentage.
Our Attorneys in New Orleans Represent Clients With All Types of Workplace Accident Injuries
Regardless of the job, workplace accidents always have the potential to cause serious injuries. Our attorneys have expertise representing clients with all types of injuries, including:
- Broken bones
- Crushing injuries
- Concussions
- Chest and thoracic injuries
- Back injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Soft tissue damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head and neck injuries
- Nerve damage
- Organ damage
- Burns
- Amputations, paralysis, and other types of catastrophic injuries
- Fatal injuries
Any injury can quickly become expensive–and prevent you from working entirely in the worst cases. You deserve the full compensation that the law has to offer. Our attorneys have the skills to help you fight for every dollar that’s available. Give us a call today to learn about your legal rights.
What Causes Most Workplace Accidents in New Orleans?
As with any accident, most workplace accidents occur because of negligence, including:
- Unsafe work conditions
- Negligent property maintenance
- Failing to inspect and maintain work equipment
- Failing to provide proper safety equipment
- Failing to properly train and supervise employees
- Negligent security
If you were injured on the job, you can count on our lawyers to compile evidence to prove that it happened.
How Long Do I Have To Seek Compensation After a Workplace Accident in Louisiana?
It depends on the type of claim that you’re filing. You have to notify your employer within 30 days, or you risk losing your workers’ compensation benefits. The deadline for filing a workers’ compensation claim depends on the circumstances and the type of benefits involved. Louisiana law generally provides a one-year deadline, although longer deadlines apply in certain cases.
In personal injury cases, the statute of limitations in Louisiana is two years. That clock starts running on the date of your accident.
Contact an Experienced New Orleans Workplace Accident Lawyer for a Free Case Review Today
Contact the Law Office of John W. Redmann, L.L.C. for immediate legal help if you were injured on the job in New Orleans, LA. Hiring an experienced New Orleans workplace accident attorney is the best way to ensure you’re fully compensated. We offer a free case review, so don’t hesitate to reach out today.