Workplace Injuries

• Punitive damages for maritime claims

  Timothy Young | September 17, 2009 8:40 AM | 0 CommentsNew Orleans, LA

  In a most recent United States Supreme Court maritime decision, it was ruled that injured seamen could be awarded punitive damages in addition to their maintenance and care damages. Maintenance...

• Murphy Oil Tank Leaks into Mississippi River

  Tim Young | June 27, 2007 5:15 PM | 0 CommentsNew Orleans, LA

  Oil from a Murphy Oil owned cooling tank leaked into the Mississippi River Tuesday. The Coast Guard investigated the spill which consisted of a diesel-gasoline mixture. There was no information on whether the Coast Guard would issue a fine in this maritime associated spill.

• Sixth L'Oreal Factory Honored by OSHA

  Shannon Weidemann | April 17, 2007 8:54 PM | 0 CommentsNew Orleans, LA

  L'Oreal operates six manufacturing plants in the United States and it was just awarded it's last OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) "Star" Flag. The award recognizes effective workplace safety. On average plants that have been awarded VPP status have an injury rate that is 50 percent lower than other plants in the same field. "L'Oreal is clearly committed to protecting the safety and...

• What To Do If You Are Injured On The Job

  Tim Young | May 04, 2006 8:58 AM | 0 CommentsLafayette, LA

  A recent study in Michigan revealed that federal job-injury records may miss up to 60% of actual on the job injuries. This is due to the fact that records do not reflect injuries of government workers, injuries of the self-employed and because many employers may be hesitant to report on-the-job injuries.Louisianaworks.net offers a list of Key Steps in Workers' Compensation for Injured Workers....