re: Louisiana Workers Comp Questions

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Some of the experts on this topic have made me dig deeper at least into Texas Workman’s Comp.

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You cannot compare TX WC to LA WC laws and statutes. It's like comparing apples vs. banana slugs. In LA, a claimant can receive WC for 520+ weeks ... 10 YEARS or more . TX sets the limit at 2 years or 104 weeks. Once at MMI (maximum medical improvement), an impairment rating is determined and the claimant receives his check... claim is over. TX is pro-active in approving medical treatment and getting the claimant to MMI. Sadly, the LA WC system is dictated by politics. The Plaintiff lobbyists are very strong in Baton Rouge, although in recent years the Defense has gained some leverage.

Vocational Rehabilitation is frequently used in LA to assist an injured worker in returning to gainful employment based on the medical opinion of their treating physician. TX rarely uses Voc Rehab since they let the claim run it's course for up to 2 yrs and then settle. If your employer has LWCC, you may be on WC for a long time since they do not like to settle. WC pays you 2/3 of your salary tax free, with a max limit of around $650.00 (based on an average weekly wage of $870.00)

OP, my advice... be honest and go see your employer to fill out an injured worker form 1007 and see how he handles it.