Can someone please help me with my jones act case? Please see my situation above?

We have been handling longshore and Jones Act claims for over 28 years. I am from Lafayette and willing to meet you if you have not found an...

I am retired, but had disability insurance. Can I collect disability insurace from my private Ins. for my neck surgery?

We strongly discourage our clients from using the word "retired." This has a meaning under Louisiana law that limits your benefits. It is far...

It is my guess that you were previously receiving benefits from FARA. Am I right? Not in any way to defend the insurance industry, but after 27...

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Workman comp have agreed to settle with my attorney after winning to have a second surgery now they want me to go back to my doc

If they have included the cost of the second surgery in the settlement offer, you might consider it. If there is enough funds to cover that and...

Do I need to switch attorney

Not at this point. Under the current system, it can often take months to get a surgery authorized. That is because all requests for medical care,...

Can i file a workers comp claim

Louisiana law states you have one year from the date of your accident to file a claim for workers' compensation benefits. If you did not report...

Currently on workers compensation for one year for injuries received on job. Do I qualify for social security disability?

It will depend on how long this injury will keep you out of the workforce. Additionally, you cannot receive full workers' compensation disability...

Up in arms fustrated, and aggravated

There is a process to the end of a claim that should take place to maximize your recovery. I know it's frustrating, but the hoops you are jumping...

Workmen comp

Absolutely not. We never allow nurse case managers to accompany clients to their doctor appointments. It is clear that the insurance company is...

Do i need a lawyer?

I would definitely speak to a local workers' compensation attorney who practices workers' compensation exclusively or is a large part of their...