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Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Experienced Workers’ Comp Attorney Serving Louisiana

If you’ve suffered an injury on the job, you may need a Louisiana workers’ compensation lawyer to help you secure the benefits you deserve. At Villeret Law Firm, attorney Chase Villeret fights for injured workers across Louisiana, ensuring they receive the medical care, indemnity, and financial support they deserve. Whether your claim has been delayed, denied, or undervalued, our firm is here to protect your rights.

Call (985) 327-2601 for a free consultation today!

What Workers’ Compensation Covers in Louisiana

Workers’ compensation benefits in Louisiana provide injured workers with essential financial and medical assistance, including:

Medical Treatment – Coverage for doctor visits, surgeries, rehabilitation, and prescriptions.

Lost Wages – Temporary total disability (TTD) benefits for time off work.

Permanent Disability – Compensation for permanent impairments affecting your ability to work.

Vocational Rehabilitation – Training and job placement assistance if you can no longer perform your previous job.

Death Benefits – Financial support for surviving family members of fatal workplace accident victims.

Louisiana Workers Compensation Lawyer Chase Villeret

Essential Workers’ Compensation Forms

To assist you better, we’ve compiled a list of the most commonly used Louisiana workers’ compensation forms. Accessing these forms will help streamline your claims process:

  • Form 1002 – Notice of Payment, Modification, Suspension, Termination or Controversion of Compensation or Medical Benefits
  • Form 1008 – Disputed Claim for Compensation
  • Form 1009 – Disputed Claim for Medical Treatment
  • Form 1010 – Request of Authorization/Carrier or Self-Insured Employer Response
  • Form 1020 – Employee’s Monthly Report of Earnings
  • Form 1025EE – Employee Certificate of Compliance
  • Choice of Physician Form: English | Spanish

These forms can be found on the Louisiana Workforce Commission website or provided by our office. If you need help completing them, contact Villeret Law Firm today!

Call (985) 327-2601 for assistance!

Common Workplace Injuries We Handle

Our firm represents injured workers across all industries. We have extensive experience handling:

Construction accidents (falls, machinery injuries, electrocution)

Industrial & manufacturing injuries

Oilfield & offshore accidents

Healthcare worker injuries (lifting injuries, needle sticks, patient-related accidents)

Transportation & delivery driver injuries

Warehouse & retail worker injuries

Repetitive stress injuries (carpal tunnel, joint damage, back injuries)

Burns, amputations, & catastrophic injuries

If you’ve suffered any workplace injury, we are here to help.

Contact Chase to discuss your claim today!

Why You Need a Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Insurance companies and employers often try to minimize or deny valid claims. A workers’ compensation attorney ensures you receive the full benefits you are entitled to. We assist clients with:

Filing an initial workers’ compensation claim

Appealing a denied claim

Handling disputed medical treatment

Securing lump sum settlements when appropriate

Negotiating with insurance adjusters

Many workers struggle to get their rightful benefits due to paperwork mistakes, employer pushback, or insurance delays. Don’t let them take advantage of you—let us fight for your rights!

What to Do If Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied

If your claim is denied or delayed, you have the right to appeal. Here’s what you should do:

1️⃣ Review the denial letter carefully – It will explain why your claim was rejected.

2️⃣ Gather supporting medical records & evidence – Detailed medical reports strengthen your case.

3️⃣ Consult a Louisiana workers’ compensation lawyer – We can guide you through the appeal process.

4️⃣ File an appeal with the Office of Workers’ Compensation (OWC) – Deadlines apply, so act quickly.

We help clients at every stage, from filing claims to appealing denials. If your benefits have been cut off or reduced, we can fight to reinstate and maximize your compensation.

If your employer or their insurer is accusing you of workers’ compensation fraud to avoid paying your claim, know that Chase has handled this fight at the highest level. In 2026, he argued a case before the Louisiana Supreme Court and won a ruling that prevents employers from using a fraud allegation to wipe out benefits a worker had already earned. See the full case and what it means for you.

Call (985) 327-2601 for a free case evaluation today!

Workers’ Compensation FAQs

Still have questions? Call (985) 327-2601 or send us a message to set up your free consultation!

Serving Injured Workers Across Louisiana

Our firm is based in Madisonville, but we represent injured workers across Southeast Louisiana, including:

Southshore:

Call (985) 327-2601 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free case review today!

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About Chase Villeret

Chase Villeret is a Louisiana workers' compensation, personal injury, and veterans' disability attorney with over a decade of experience representing injured workers and accident victims across Southeast Louisiana. He founded Villeret Law Firm in Madisonville and personally handles every case the firm takes on.

Chase grew up in a blue-collar family in Louisiana's River Parishes. He earned a Master of Public Health and a law degree from LSU. That combination of public health training and legal practice shapes how he approaches injury and disability cases: he understands both the medical side of an injury and the legal fight it takes to get someone's benefits paid.

In 2026, Chase served as lead counsel in Cousain v. Smitty's Supply, Inc., a case he argued and won before the Louisiana Supreme Court. The ruling settled a 20-year split among Louisiana's appellate courts over how the state's workers' compensation fraud forfeiture statute applies, and it now protects injured workers statewide from losing benefits they'd already earned. He is recognized as a Top 25 Workers' Compensation Trial Lawyer by the Workers' Compensation Trial Lawyers Association and was named Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers. Chase also serves as President of the Northlake-Mandeville Rotary Club.

He represents clients across Madisonville, Mandeville, Covington, Slidell, Hammond, New Orleans, Metairie, and throughout Louisiana.

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