Legal Question in Workers Comp in Louisiana

I injured my upper back and shoulder and now I have some nerve problems inbetween disc 6 and 7 and may need surgery. My ? Is even though I'm on lite duties no lifting over 20 lbs and no over head reaching. If I was at work and my back started bothering me r after my P T I was 2 go home should I still be paid for my missed tyme at work


Asked on 6/10/10, 10:28 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Hardy Parkerson Retired Attorney; now Law Professor

Dear Law Guru Friend,

You have a worker's compensation case,

even though you may have returned to work.

You have substantial rights. One thing for

sure, don't act without knowing what you

are doing and how it will affect your job and

rights. I suggest you begin to study worker's

compensation law and learn all you can for

yourself. I shall be glad to assist you, if you will

but e-mail me your name and phone number, and,

of course, the parish where this disabling

accident occurred. My e-mail address is

[email protected]

Sincerely,

Hardy Parkerson, J.D.

Retired Lawyer - After 41 years of law and trial practice

127 Greenway Street

Lake Charles, LA 70605

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Answered on 6/20/10, 6:52 pm


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