Enduring a workplace injury can be daunting, and the subsequent journey through the claims process in Louisiana often presents its own set of challenges. This guide, focused on avoiding workers’ compensation mistakes, highlights five common pitfalls encountered by individuals post-injury. It aims to arm you with essential knowledge, ensuring that your navigation through the claims […]
Workers’ compensation claims in Louisiana can be a complex process. Employees have the right to benefits and medical treatment when an injury occurs on the job. However, as many individuals have discovered, these claims can often become challenging and problematic after the first year. At the Villeret Law Firm, we specialize in uncovering the common […]
In today’s society, lawyers often fall prey to negative stereotypes – many of which are well-earned, unfortunately. Whether it’s the image of an attorney as being untrustworthy, overly argumentative, or money-driven, these perceptions regrettably persist. At Villeret Law Firm, however, we strive to challenge these stereotypes and uphold the highest level of professional integrity and community […]
Hello, and welcome back to the Villeret Law Blog. Today, we want to shed light on a lesser-known but vitally important issue that many claimants in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases face – understanding legal starvation. What is Legal Starvation? Legal starvation is a subtle yet impactful form of pressure applied by some insurance […]
Veterans who have sustained injuries or developed medical conditions related to their military service may be eligible for VA disability benefits. The process of obtaining these benefits can be complex, so we’ve created this comprehensive guide to help Louisiana veterans better understand their rights and the benefits available to them.1. Determine your eligibilityTo be eligible […]
Suffering a workplace injury is an unfortunate and often stressful event. Knowing what steps to take following an injury, though, can make the process of navigating workers’ compensation claims much more manageable. As a law firm specializing in workers’ compensation in Louisiana, we’ve outlined five crucial steps to take after a workplace injury.1. Report the […]
Understanding Louisiana Car Accident Claims After Loss In Louisiana, if someone passes away while their car accident case is still ongoing, their spouse or child can take over the case under certain conditions. Many people believe that the case would automatically be handled by the person’s estate, but according to Louisiana law (La. Civil Code […]
Under Louisiana workers’ compensation law, an injured employee may be eligible for temporary total disability benefits if they are unable to work due to their work-related injury. To receive these benefits, the employee must provide medical documentation supporting their disability. Generally, the medical documentation required to support a claim for temporary total disability must be […]
Workers’ comp is a form of insurance that provides benefits to employees who have been injured or become ill as a result of their job. While incredibly beneficial when needed, it’s important to understand what NOT to do while on workers’ comp in the State of Louisiana. Unfortunately, many people make mistakes that can jeopardize […]
The State of Louisiana has faced its fair share of hurricanes over the years, and with these storms often comes significant damage to property. So, on the anniversaries of Hurricanes Katrina, Isaac, and Ida, we’re taking a look back at some lessons we’ve learned about handling storm-related insurance claims so that you’re better prepared the next time you’re faced with this situation.