What Is the Definition of a Work Injury?
According to Louisiana Law, a work injury happens when you have been hurt in an accident at work. Defining what constitutes an accident is a little more complex, but it can range from a minor incident to a catastrophic event. The term "at work" also has numerous interpretations according to the law. If you have been injured on the job, after receiving any necessary immediate medical treatment, your next step should be to contact a qualified workers' compensation lawyer.
As the founding attorney of The Law Office of Sera H. Russell III, I help clients understand what qualifies as a work injury, and if they have a valid claim. It's important not to dismiss any type of injury sustained at work, even if it seems minor. Many people are surprised that a work injury has a wide range of definitions, and that they are indeed entitled to benefits and compensation. Classifying your job-related accident as a work injury is an essential step to obtaining medical benefits and compensation. Contact my firm to discuss your specific circumstances and how I can help.
Examples of what might qualify as a work injury include:
- Nurses injured while lifting patients
- Factory or construction workers injured from heavy lifting
- Oil industry injuries sustained from an explosion on the production site
- Back problems associated with truck driving jobs
- Injuries sustained at a company party, outing or event
- Injuries sustained on business trips (including out of state)
- Occupational diseases
- Repetitive stress injuries
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From offices in Lafayette, Louisiana, The Law Office of Sera H. Russell III represents workers' compensation clients throughout the southwest portion of the state. Contact my firm at 337-237-7171 to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced Lafayette work injury attorney. My office operates between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. All cases are taken on a contingency basis.
