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WORKERS' COMPENSATION

SEEKING THE COMPENSATION AFTER A WORK INJURY

Workers’ compensation is a legal process where an employee who is injured on the job may seek certain benefits, including medical care for the injury, vocational rehabilitation services, and indemnity wage benefits. The Law Office of Robert B. Dunlap provides representation for clients seeking workers’ compensation. If you were injured on the job, contact Robert Dunlap today.

Common work-related injuries you may seek compensation for:

Diseases such as lung cancer, if contracted by exposure to toxins at work.
Injuries resulting from the physical and mental strain caused by extreme and sudden work-related stress or increased work duties.
Preexisting conditions that the workplace aggravates or accelerates, such as a back injury.
Injuries caused during lunch hours, breaks, and work-sponsored activities.
At-work injuries caused by company facilities or equipment.

In Louisiana, most employees are covered from the day they start employment. Full-time, part-time, minors, and seasonal employees are eligible for workers’ compensation. At the Law Office of Robert B. Dunlap, you can obtain knowledgeable services from a Shreveport workers’ compensation attorney to understand your options for pursuing compensation.

TENACIOUS REPRESENTATION FOR FILING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

If you are injured at work, the first thing to do is report the injury to your employer and complete and file a claim form. Under Louisiana law, employees may not be eligible for compensation if they are injured as a result of their intoxication, their willful intention to harm themselves or others, or their engagement in horseplay. Mr. Dunlap possesses more than 30 years of experience and uses creative problem-solving techniques to navigate the Louisiana legal system. With a trusted Shreveport workers’ compensation attorney, you can get dedicated representation to handle a variety of issues with your workers’ compensation case. If you need to file both a workers’ comp and personal injury claim, we can also provide skilled counsel for both of your cases. If you would like a consultation with Mr. Dunlap about your workers’ compensation case, please click on this link and fill out our intake form. After you have completed the form, Mr. Dunlap will contact you to schedule a telephone or video conference to discuss your case. Call today for passionate legal services.

DETERMINING LIABILITY FOR CAR ACCIDENT CASES

Typically, claims arising from car accidents focus on proving the negligence of the driver. Negligence is defined as the failure to exercise reasonable care while driving. Determining who is responsible for the accident is important for seeking compensation. If a reckless or negligent driver caused the accident, he or she is liable for your injuries. A reckless driver is one who intentionally drives in an unsafe manner with no regard to the probability of an accident.

Common factors for determining a negligent driver:

Failed to signal
Failure to use the median, shoulder, or an emergency lane to pas
Disregarded weather or traffic conditions.
Drove above or below the posted speed limit.
Disobeyed traffic signals or signs.
Drove under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Distracted driving
Speeding above the posted speed limit or driving too fast for the current weather and traffic conditions.
Excessive or improper lane change, including failure to signal intent or to check that the lane change can be accomplished safely.

In some cases, driver error does not cause the accident. A mechanical defect of a car or an improperly maintained road, for example, may lead to an accident. In those cases, it is important to investigate the incident to seek compensation from those responsible, such as manufacturers or government entities. Mr. Dunlap possesses more than 30 years of experience and serves Shreveport. Our law office takes pride in the way we handle cases by thoroughly preparing evidence and diligently fighting for a fair outcome.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact Robert Dunlap for quality legal services. Please click this link and fill out the online form that will give Mr. Dunlap much of the information he will need before your first consultation