New Orleans Accidents on the Job Attorneys
Every day, hundreds of people are injured while working. Some of these injuries prevent an employee from working a particular job for a few days while others make it impossible to ever work again. Whether you are suffering from a broken bone or paralysis, you may be entitled to workers' compensation.
At Dazet & Associates, Attorneys at Law, LLC, our New Orleans and Baton Rouge attorneys help individuals throughout Louisiana secure workers' compensation benefits after any type of work accident and injury. Contact our office today to talk about your injury and learn how we can help you get the compensation you need to start moving forward.
Any Type of Accident, Any Type of Injury, We're There
For more than 15 years, our law office has helped clients recover compensation for a wide variety of workplace injuries. Common work injuries include:
- Stress fractures/broken bones
- Back injuries caused by lifting, falls and other workplace accidents
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis (quadriplegia and paraplegia)
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI), including closed head injuries, penetrating injuries, concussions, brain damage, coma, etc.
- Joint injuries, such as knee injuries and shoulder injuries
- Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) caused by lifting heavy objects
- Carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis caused by repetitive motion (such as frequent typing or shoulder movement)
- Crush injuries caused by heavy machinery/work equipment
- Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD)/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), which can occur after any traumatic accident
- Cancer and other illnesses caused by mold and other toxic substances
Workplace injuries can happen anywhere, from repetitive stress caused by a desk job to paralysis caused from a fall at a construction site. You may have been injured during a work-related car accident or while lifting a heavy box. Whatever caused your injury, our knowledgeable and efficient lawyers can help you recover the compensation that you are entitled to.
Protecting Injured Employees
The workers' compensation system was put in place to protect workers and employers when workers are injured on the job. It protects employees by providing compensation for injuries that they sustain at their workplace. It protects employers by shielding them from personal injury lawsuits. If you were injured while working, bringing a workers' compensation claim may be the only option you have to recover the compensation you need to move forward.
Contact our Baton Rouge Lawyers for Common Work Injuries
Contact our law office to schedule your free initial consultation today. We will discuss your injuries with you and honestly evaluate your chances of recovering compensation for them.