A denied workers’ comp claim doesn’t end your case. Louisiana law allows injured workers to appeal through the state’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA). The key is understanding why your claim was denied and acting quickly. Louisiana has strict deadlines, including a 15-day window for medical treatment disputes and a one-year deadline for benefitRead More
Trial experience determines how much insurance companies will pay for your injury claim. A nationwide survey by Martindale-Nolo Research found that claimants who hired an attorney received average payouts of $77,600, compared to just $17,600 for those who went unrepresented. Even after deducting attorney fees, represented claimants walked away with nearly three times more. StudiesRead More
Louisiana allows unlimited pain and suffering recovery in most personal injury cases. Courts use three primary calculation methods: the multiplier method (1.5-5× economic damages), the per diem method ($1,000-$2,500 monthly), or comparison to prior similar cases. The amount you recover depends on injury severity, treatment duration, impact on daily life, and the quality of yourRead More
When a parent stops paying court-ordered child support, Louisiana law provides several ways to collect what’s owed. You can request wage garnishment, work with the state’s Child Support Enforcement (CSE) agency, or file a contempt motion in court. For serious cases, criminal charges may apply when arrears exceed $2,500 or payments are more than sixRead More
Louisiana holds dog owners to a higher standard of responsibility than many other states. If you’ve been bitten by a dog in Louisiana, the owner is typically liable even if the dog has never attacked anyone before. Louisiana law operates under what’s called “limited strict liability.” Owners are responsible for bites their dogs could haveRead More
Louisiana workers’ compensation covers any injury or illness that arises out of and in the course of employment. This includes sudden accidents like falls and machinery injuries, as well as conditions that develop gradually over time, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or occupational diseases from workplace exposures. At Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno, we help injuredRead More
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