Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Law Firm

Workers’ compensation was created as a compromise between employees and employers.  The compromise is that workers give up their rights to claim damages in civil court, and employers and insurance companies agree to pay benefits to workers for injuries occurring during the course and scope of their employment. 

In the past, workers would have to go through a long litigation process of traditional lawsuits, and employers were possibly on the hook for huge damages if negligence or recklessness were proven.  In today’s administrative system, the process is supposed to be much faster and the burden on employees lessened with the compromise that damages are administrated quickly but are somewhat limited.  If you have been injured in a work accident, don’t hesitate to seek legal representation from an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Workers’ Comp Disputes

In theory, workers’ compensation is a great compromise for injured workers because the idea is to expedite the process and get injured employees their benefits more quickly than if they had to file a lawsuit in civil court and had to prove the accident was the employer’s fault.  One of the biggest problems though is that the insurance companies have almost endless resources to “investigate” claims and drag matters on as long as possible.  They do so in hopes that the employee will give up or settle cheap. 

This does not have to be the case.  With an experienced workers’ comp attorney, you can build your case efficiently and move the claim along towards a reasonable settlement or adjudication before an administrative law judge.

Dedicated to Quality

Let our workers’ comp attorneys work for you to maximize your claim.  We will gather the necessary medical evidence, document your lost wages, challenge any defense witnesses, and take your case to trial if necessary.  We represent injured workers all across Louisiana in workers’ comp cases.  Our clients are personal to us.  You are more than just a claim number.

New Orleans Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC is a Gretna law firm that has served the New Orleans area since 1980.  Our experienced workers’ comp lawyers are well versed at handling all types of injury claims including work accidents throughout Louisiana.  We take pride in offering a personal and trusted experience.  Call us today for a free consultation and find out why so many of our clients come back to us.