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Insurance Company Tactics | Delsa Law Firm, LLC Description: Insurance companies use various tactics to delay or avoid making payments; let the Delsa Law Firm, LLC, help you get what you’re entitled to.

It's tempting – you've been in a crash involving another driver, and shortly after that, you're contacted by their insurance company with what sure seems like a very generous offer. Having that money in your account wouldn't hurt and might even go a long way towards helping you pay some bills. So...

It might seem like a “no-brainer” – you're in an accident, and the other driver is ticketed while you're not. Maybe the police report states that the driver is the one responsible for the crash. So why would you need a lawyer for what appears to be an open-and-shut case? Unfortunately, it's not ...

Many of us develop an attachment to our jobs and the people we work with. Sometimes, we've accepted a friend's offer to work for them; other times, we just really enjoy what we do and who we work with and want to do everything we can to help the company we work for succeed. If we're injured in a...

If you've been injured in a workplace accident in Louisiana and your workers' compensation claim has been denied, or your benefits have been reduced or cut off by your employer or insurer, you may be wondering whether it's time to contact an attorney to help you with your case. There are a number...

Mardi Gras Insurance Surveillance | Delsa Law firm Description: If you are seeking damages or benefits because of an injury, insurance companies may be watching you during Mardi Gras season

If you've filed a personal injury lawsuit that is asking for damages because of a physical injury you've suffered, or if you were hurt in a workplace accident and are claiming or receiving workers' compensation benefits, you may be under surveillance this Mardi Gras season. Insurers eager to cut ...

Louisiana's workers' compensation laws are designed to protect many different types of workers who are injured in workplace-related accidents. These protections do not depend on the immigration or citizenship status of the workers; in other words, undocumented workers in Louisiana are protected u...

A spectacular series of explosions at the Dow chemical manufacturing plant in Plaquemine on the evening of July 14, 2023, lit up the night sky for miles around, frightened local residents who were advised to shelter in place with windows closed and air conditioning off until the fire was containe...

You wouldn't think that injuring your back during a Limbo competition at your office's holiday party would entitle you to workers' compensation benefits – and you might be right. But then again, you might be wrong. It depends on several factors; in fact, the same kinds of factors are used to eval...

You might think that if you're injured in an accident on your way to or from work, you should be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. There is some logic to that idea – after all, in order to do your work, you have to get there and back, and your employer isn't going to let you live on-sit...

If you work at a company owned or operated by a close friend or family member, you know the situation has unique positives and negatives that set it apart from the usual employee-employer dynamic. For example, you might be more willing to take on extra hours or tasks than you would if you worked ...

When you're injured in a workplace accident, you want to make sure your claim for workers' compensation benefits is accepted and processed by your employer's insurer (or by your employer, if it's self-insured) quickly and fairly. To ensure this happens, it's important to understand some of the ma...

It might seem tempting at first – you're injured in a workplace accident, and as part of the workers' compensation process, you're being examined by a doctor who asks, “Where does it hurt?” And while you do hurt, you wonder if exaggerating your injury could help you get more benefits than you wou...

We're often asked whether Louisiana workers' compensation laws cover work-related mental health or PTSD injuries. The answer is a bit complicated because the law in Louisiana distinguishes between whether the mental injury is associated with a physical injury or not. Mental Injuries in Louisia...

It's no surprise that Louisiana has more oil refineries and refines more oil than any other state except Texas. And while industry statistics may indicate that working at an oil refinery is safer than ever, workplace accidents and long-term injuries are still realities in the refinery setting. ...

If you're injured on the job in Louisiana, you may be counting on workers' compensation benefits to pay for your medical care. If you're unable to work for an extended time, you may also be counting on workers' compensation benefits to cover your expenses while you're recovering. All you need ...

It's not unusual for an employer in Louisiana to argue that an employee who has filed a workers' compensation claim is not entitled to benefits. Employers with workers' compensation insurance know that their rates may increase depending on the number of claims filed. If the employer “self-insures...

Mardi Gras Insurance Surveillance | Delsa Law firm If you are seeking damages or benefits because of an injury, insurance companies may be watching you during Mardi Gras season

If you've filed a personal injury lawsuit that is asking for damages because of a physical injury you've suffered, or if you were hurt in a workplace accident and are claiming or receiving workers' compensation benefits, you may be under surveillance this Mardi Gras season. Insurers eager to cut ...

Many of us like to go to work. While no job is perfect, people generally enjoy being productive, they like being paid and recognized for their on-the-job efforts, and they have become friendly (if not friends with) their co-workers. When you're injured on the job, and the injury is serious enough...

When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's heart stopped during a recent Monday-night football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, millions of people received a shocking reminder of the danger that professional football players face when they step out onto the field. Many of us were riveted by the...

Workers with pre-existing conditions can still collect workers’ compensation benefits in Louisiana.