Injured on the Job in New Orleans? Let Us Fight for What You’re Owed.
Getting hurt at work is stressful enough—you shouldn’t have to fight the insurance company alone. If you were injured on the job in New Orleans, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and long-term care. At Villeret Law Firm, we help injured workers across Orleans Parish navigate their claims and get the support they need.
We’ll protect your rights and handle the legal challenges so you can focus on healing.
📞 Call us at (985) 327-2601 to set up a free consultation with our New Orleans workers’ compensation lawyer, Chase Villeret.
What Benefits Are Available Under Louisiana Workers’ Compensation?
If you were hurt while performing your job duties in New Orleans, you may be eligible for:
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Paid medical care and physical therapy
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Wage replacement benefits while you’re unable to work
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Mileage reimbursement for doctor visits
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Job retraining or vocational rehab, if needed
We make sure you receive every benefit you’re entitled to—and we fight back when insurance companies delay, deny, or underpay claims.
Workplace Injuries We Commonly See in NOLA
From the hospitality industry in the French Quarter to hospitals, warehouses, and job sites throughout the city, New Orleans workers face a wide variety of risks. Common injuries we help clients with include:
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Back and spinal injuries from lifting or slips
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Knee, shoulder, and joint trauma
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Injuries caused by falls on restaurant, hotel, or construction premises
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Repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome
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Burns and equipment-related injuries
Regardless of where or how the injury occurred, we’re here to protect your rights.
Why Choose Villeret Law Firm for Your New Orleans Workers’ Comp Claim?
✅ Over 10 years of experience helping injured workers across Louisiana
✅ Familiarity with New Orleans industries and insurance adjusters
✅ No fees unless we win—you don’t pay unless we recover compensation
✅ Hands-on support from Chase Villeret, your attorney from day one
We work hard to take the confusion and frustration out of the process.
📞 Give us a ring at (985) 327-2601 or send us a message to discuss your claim with Chase, our Metairie workers’ compensation lawyer.
New Orleans Workers’ Compensation Resources
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📍 Louisiana Workforce Commission – District 8 Office (serving NOLA)
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🏥 Local medical care: University Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans
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🏛️ New Orleans workers’ comp cases are generally heard at the District 8 OWC office.
FAQs: Workers’ Comp in New Orleans
1. How long do I have to report an injury at work?
- Louisiana law gives you 30 days to report a workplace injury to your employer—but we recommend reporting it immediately.
2. What if the insurance company is ignoring me?
- You’re not alone. We can step in, file a formal dispute, and represent you before the Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration.
3. Can I pick my own doctor?
- Yes. You have the right to choose your treating physician in Louisiana. We’ll walk you through how to do it properly.
Talk to a New Orleans Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Today
The insurance company has its own legal team—so should you. If you’ve been hurt at work in New Orleans, Villeret Law Firm will make sure you’re treated fairly and compensated fully.
📞 Call (985) 327-2601 or message us online to talk with Chase & set up your free case consultation.