Tag: Workers’ Compensation Benefits
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Employment Law & Litigation
Third Circuit’s Requirements for Adjusting Workers’ Compensation Claims in Louisiana
- March 13, 2017
- By Allen & Gooch
In the recent Third Circuit case, Broussard v. Dillards’ Department Stores, Inc., the Court issued a ruling that effects the manner in which all workers’ compensation insurers are required to handle workers’ compensation claims in Louisiana. — So. 3d —, (La App. 3 Cir. 02/15/17) 2017 WL 606769. The issue was brought before the Third […]
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Workers' Compensation
Are Franchisee’s Entitled to Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
- July 25, 2016
- By Allen & Gooch
Who is entitled to Workers’ Compensation Benefits? The Workers’ Compensation Act provides an exclusive remedy for an employee against his employer or co-employee where the terms of the statute are met. The compromise allows the injured employee to recover benefits pursuant to the statute, but the employer (and/or co-employee) will be immune from […]