Despite the old saying, what you don't know really can hurt you, especially when it comes to accessing your workers' compensation benefits. It’s important to know these 5 common myths and the real truth behind them. Myth #1: I Can't Collect Workers' Compensation...

Workers' compensation benefits are intended to provide a safety net to Louisiana workers who are hurt on the job. Benefits help pay for medical care and lost wages to reduce the financial impact of an injury, but you must be vigilant about protecting your rights to...

Most Louisiana workers give little thought to their workers' compensation benefits until they suffer an on-the-job injury. However, understanding this program is crucial to protecting your right to benefits.  Important Information To Know If You've Been Injured At...

18-wheeler and bus companies ordered to shut down because of safety violations have stayed on the road by changing their name. A study by the Government Accountability Office, obtained and reported by The Associated Press, found that commercial bus companies fined and...

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration the implement of a program to identify commercial drivers who are at high risk of having obstructive sleep apnea or OSA and to withhold medical...

Accidents involving semi-trucks, tankers, and 18-wheelers can result in severe injuries. If you've been injured in an accident involving a commercial motor vehicle, CSA violations may support your claim of negligence. Working with an attorney to gather this evidence...

Drivers of semi-trucks, tankers, and 18-wheelers rely on their judgement, focus, and coordination to operate their vehicles safely. When a driver suffers from a medical condition that creates an impairment, he places everyone on the road at risk.   How Health Affects...

Drivers with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are in high demand, thanks to the growing reliance on online shopping and the globalized nature of our economy. Companies are going to great lengths to recruit new workers. However, this means that accidents involving...

New Orleans can be a crazy place to drive. Not only is our town a prime tourist destination, but Interstate 10 and U.S. Route 90, which are two of the most heavily traveled freeways in the state, go directly through New Orleans. LSU is also not too far away and...