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Please see the updated average weekly wage, compensation rate, and mileage rates from the Louisiana Office of Workers' C...
08/17/2022

Please see the updated average weekly wage, compensation rate, and mileage rates from the Louisiana Office of Workers' Compensation Administration for 2022-2023

05/11/2022

One week until our next webinar!!!

Please join us on May 18th at 1:00 p.m. for a discussion on Workers' Compensation Fraud.

please email me if interested: [email protected]

05/11/2022

In a workers' compensation case, the Louisiana 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals recently rendered a decision, in the Employer's favor, regarding its intoxication defense to payment of benefits.

Of significance, the 2nd Circuit opined that La. R.S. 23:1081 nor the administrative regulations promulgated in accordance with La. R.S. 23:1081(9), do not require an Employer's drug policy to specify the types or methods of drug testing.

Pursuant to La. R.S. 23:1081, all that's required is a written and promulgated substance abuse rule or policy that provides testing for drug use, and testing performed in accordance therewith.

Griffith v. CMR Construction & Maintenance, 2022 WL 1100498 (La. App. 2 Cir. 4/13/2022)

04/29/2022

Please join us for this month's live Webinar
May 18, 2022, from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. Central Time
This month's topic is:
WORKERS' COMPENSATION FRAUD: LA. R.S. 23:1208 AND 23:1208.1

04/29/2022

In Lebleu v. Brookshire Brothers Holding, Inc., the Louisiana Supreme Court recently addressed the denial of a party's request for an Independent Medical Examination (IME) pursuant to La. R.S. 23:1123.

The LA Supreme Court held that, pursuant to La. R.S. 23:1123, an additional medical examination shall be ordered "if any disputes arise as to the condition or the employee, or the employee's capacity to work...." The Court found that the physicians rendered contrary opinions concerning the claimant's diagnosis and her ability to return to full employment and, therefore an addition medical examination is required.

The LA Supreme Court also noted in its decision that the physicians in the Lebleu case were different specialties, and nothing in La. R.S. 23:1123 requires the dispute to be between physicians of the same specialty.

Lebleu v. Brookshire Brothers Holding, Inc., 2022 WL 1223178 (La. 4/26/2022)

04/04/2022

Please join us for this month's live Webinar
APRIL 13, 2022, from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. Central Time

This month's topic is:

MAXIMIZING THE IMPACT OF SECOND MEDICAL OPINIONS AND INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

03/14/2022

Please join us for a live webinar on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the Louisiana Workers' Compensation Act.
This month's topic is:

“Going from a 1010 to a 1008:” A Guide to the Administration and Adjudication of Medical Treatment under the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act.

Please email me if interested: [email protected]

10/29/2020

Our office is currently without power or internet. We will keep everyone updated. Thanks

Here are updated court closures from the Louisiana Office of Workers' Compensation
09/14/2020

Here are updated court closures from the Louisiana Office of Workers' Compensation

09/04/2020

The Louisiana Workforce Commission has updated the workers' compensation maximum and minimum compensation rates for the upcoming year, beginning on September 1, 2020.

maximum comp rate per week: $705.00
minimum comp rate per week: $188.00
mileage rate: $.57 cents per mile

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Covington, LA
70433

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In 1999, John Rabalais opened up a solo attorney practice, focusing on the representation of employers and insurance carriers in State and Federal workers’ compensation, personal injury, premise liability, and other employment-related legal matters. John began this venture in a small office in downtown Covington, Louisiana.

In 2000, John was joined by Janice Unland and Robert Lorio, to form Rabalais Unland & Lorio, LLP. As a trio, John, Janice, and Bob worked with employers and insurers all over the State of Louisiana, quickly gaining reputations as detailed-oriented, aggressive trial lawyers.

In 2010, Bob Lorio retired from the practice of law, and the law firm was re-named Rabalais Unland, LLP.

In 2016, Janice Unland retired from the practice of law. Janice continues to serve the law firm in an “Of Counsel” role and is frequently called upon by the young associate attorneys for advice and recommendations on Louisiana law. Janice remains a valuable part of the Rabalais Unland family.