Supplemental earning benefits (SEB) are a special allowance reserved for individuals who are no longer totally disabled, but have an illness or injury that prevents them from earning at least 90% of what they were earning before the accident. Many individuals may need to switch jobs after an injury and may discover that they are not able to earn as much as they were in their original position.

You deserve to work in a safe environment and employers are responsible for minimizing risks. Unfortunately, an accident can occur at a moment’s notice. Oftentimes, workplace accidents can be caused by many factors out of the employee’s control. This might include defective equipment or hazardous materials, or negligence from an employer or co-worker. An injury can also occur if the employee is making repetitive movements or lifting heavy items without proper rest.

Nearly 2 million Americans are missing a limb. Over half of these lost limbs are the result of a traumatic accident such as a car crash, an explosion, or a medical error. Hospital costs associated with amputation exceed $8.3 billion annually. If you lost your arm or leg in a tragic accident, let us help. We understand that losing a limb has serious mental, physical and emotional repercussions. This injury may result in job loss, social isolation, phantom pain, loss of enjoyment of life and more.

Was there more than one party involved in your workplace accident? If so, you may be able to file a third party claim in hopes of seeking additional damages for your suffering. For example, if you were injured because an employee of another company caused the accident, you may be able to seek workers’ compensation and sue the worker who caused the action. Similarly, if you are at work and are hit by a vehicle driving on the premises, you may be able to seek workers’ compensation and also sue the driver who caused the collision.

If you lost your loved one in a work-related incident, we want to help you. We understand that the unexpected loss of your loved one is a devastating thing. Our team can come alongside you and work to get you the health benefits to sustain yourself during this time of mourning. At My Work Comp, we assist family members in securing death benefits after they have lost a loved one. These are benefits that are paid monthly to the family to cover the costs of a funeral,

Workers’ compensation claims can be complex and frustrating, especially without the proper legal support on your side. Whether you have just been injured and want to make sure your start the claims process correctly, have been denied compensation from your employer, or have been receiving benefits, our firm is prepared to guide you through this difficult time. We make sure you are receiving all benefits your are entitled to.

Injuries can dramatically alter your way of life for a short amount of time or for years. Injuries are unexpected, expensive to treat, and almost always inconvenient. We understand that the burden of an injury or occupational disease is a serious trial. Our goal at My Work Comp is to provide client-centered and effective representation to Louisiana workers who fall victim to an injury or illness.

Many people assume that you can only seek workers’ compensation if you are injured in a serious accident at work. What these people don’t realize is that individuals have the right to seek compensation for ailments they discover later on in life. Sometimes, an individual may develop cancer or another illness from exposure to toxic chemicals at a workplace. You may not discover that the chemicals have affected your health until much later, but you still have the right to sue.

Industrial Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. Workers who are performing the heavy labor of crafting buildings can be severely harmed in a variety of different ways. As a worker, it is important to be aware of these injuries and to readily report any injuries from which you are suffering. Even if your injuries are not incredibly serious, it is still wise to report them.