What Should I do When I'm Hurt on the Job?

So you've been hurt on the job.  What do you do?  Here are some easy steps to follow:

1. Tell your employer immediately.  
2. Ask your supervisor to complete an accident report.
3. Seek medical care.  Going sooner rather than later can keep small problems from getting bigger!
4. Avoid "the company doctor".  SPECIAL NOTE:  Some employers are known to have a 'company doctor'.  These doctors get their nickname because they tend to work for the company's benefit--not yours.  Avoid these doctors.  Your employer cannot lawfully force you to attend their choice of doctor.  If they try, call us immediately.
5. Use your normal Family Doctor unless you need emergency room care.
6. Always inform your doctor that you have a workplace injury.
7. Never leave the doctor without your work-status in writing.  This is a doctor's note taking you off work and/or a list of your restrictions.  
8. Contact your employer as soon as possible with your work status report.  SPECIAL NOTE:  This is YOUR responsibility under the law! You must inform your employer if the doctor has taken you off work duty or allow them to accommodate your light duty requirements.
9. Avoid working beyond your doctor's restrictions at home or on the job.
10. Watch for your first "comp check" or "temporary total disability" (TTD).  It should arrive after your first 14 days off work.  If it hasn't, something is going wrong.

LAST:  Call Us! 

These are just the basics and each case is different.  Whether you feel you're being treated well or you're concerned about your claim, we can offer you some reassurance that your claim will be handled properly.  Consultations are free and there are never any out-of-pocket fees when you need representation.

Call today at 888.931.COMP (2667) ! 

Is Your Workers' Comp Check LATE? Not Getting it at All?

You've always been asked to play by the rules and you're due the same respect.

The law requires injured workers to be paid when they can't work because of an on-the-job injury.  This isn't sick leave, it's not personal time, and this isn't vacation pay--it's comp pay.  Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

If you've been taken off work due to your injury but haven't received a "comp check", then contact us immediately.  Your insurance company may be in violation of state law and subject to serious penalties.

You don't have to be bullied and you don't have to wait for other people to finally follow the rules.  Pollan Dobbs, PLLC can help get your benefits to you on time.  Give us a call today and get peace of mind:

888.931.COMP (2667)

Happy Thanksgiving

We at Pollan Dobbs, PLLC would like to wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving and a safe holiday weekend.  Our offices will be closed November 24-25th in observance of the national holiday.








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The HOTLINE:888.931.COMP (2667) -or- On the Web! 

Injured But Not Near Jackson, MS or New Orleans? NO PROBLEM!

Injured workers in Louisiana and Mississippi don't have to live in a big city to get full service on their Workers' Comp claims.  Pollan Dobbs, PLLC represents workers from each region of Louisiana and Mississippi everyday.  Our offices cut the red tape so you can spend your time getting healthy--not in a lawyer's office getting paperwork.  

From at home delivery of prescriptions to getting you the best in healthcare, we make you the priority--even if you live out of state!  Our firm protects injured Louisiana and Mississippi workers living coast to coast.  Whether you're an out of state trucker hauling for a Louisiana/Mississippi company or someone simply living elsewhere, our offices can provide you with the best help on every aspect of your claim.  

First Class Service no matter where you live--That's Pollan Dobbs, PLLC.  Call us today:

888.931.COMP (2667)

The Shame of Missouri Shows a Bigger Trend.

The entire nation was touched by the tragedy in Joplin, MO when a tornado tore through the city and upended the lives of thousands.  Few knew that Workers' Comp insurance carriers would stand in the way of recovery. 

JOPLIN, Mo. • By all accounts, Mark Lindquist is a hero, a social worker who nearly gave his life trying to save three developmentally disabled adults from the Joplin tornado. Both houses of the Missouri Legislature honored Lindquist, the Senate resolution calling him "a true hero and inspiration to others."
But heroism doesn't pay the bills. The tornado's 200 mph wind tossed Lindquist nearly a block, broke every rib, obliterated a shoulder, knocked out most of his teeth and put him in a coma for about two months.

Lindquist's medical expenses exceed $2.5 million, and the bills keep coming. He requires 11 daily prescriptions and will need more surgery.

But he has no medical insurance. Lindquist, 51, couldn't afford it on a job paying barely above minimum wage. He assumed workers' compensation would cover his bills, but his claim was denied "based on the fact that there was no greater risk than the general public at the time you were involved in the Joplin tornado," according to a letter to Lindquist from Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, his company's workers' comp provider.

The key here?  Mr. Lindquist was at work.  Mr. Lindquist was following the training that his employer gave him for situations just like this.  Mr. Lindquist was a hero helping the disabled and sacrificed his body in doing so.  


Now the Workers' Comp insurance carriers don't want to pay for his on the job injuries.


This is part of a national movement to protect Insurance Companies who don't want to do their jobs.  You and I would call that fraud but they call it good business.  They want to change the law to look at what sort of risk he was under instead of following the normal considerations:  


Did the injury occur within the course and scope of your employment?  end of story.


Now the insurance companies want to re-write the rulebook state by state and have the final say who can be defined as 'hurt on the job' no matter what logic or reasonableness might dictate.  You can expect to see more of this sort of thing in state legislatures nationwide. 

Have You Left the State After Your Injury?

Don't Leave Protection Behind!

After a workplace injury life goes on.  Workers often find themselves moving or living outside the state where their claim started.  The rules don't change just because you don't live in state.  The problems occur when companies try to take advantage of an out of state worker.  You can become an easy target for trouble, but it doesn't have to be that way.

We handle local claims for workers that find themselves living all over the United States.  Let us protect your rights and interests when you get hurt on the job.


See if we can help you!
Call 888.931.COMP (2667)

1 in 5 LA Businesses Breaking Workers' Comp law.

The Louisiana's Workforce Commission has issued a report finding 1 in 5 LA businesses are likely in violation of Louisiana law.  Critics are quick to complain that following the rules is hard.  At Pollan Dobbs, PLLC we don't find anything hard about playing by the rules.  If you're a Louisiana employer, you can't skip out on obligations because by being too lazy about getting the facts.  Non-compliance can mean fines, a shut-down of business, and even jail time.

At Pollan Dobbs, PLLC, we're serious about handling legitimate Workers' Comp claims for workers and we're serious about making sure employers follow the law.  If you are concerned your employer hasn't handled your claim properly, see us online or call our HOTLINE at 888.931.COMP (2667).

Hurt on the Job? Don’t Let them Threaten to Fire You!

There are consequences for employers who fire their injured workers.

Every day thousands of workers fear reporting a their injuries because they don’t want to be fired.  The law is here to protect you, but only if you know know how to get help.  

Don’t be pushed into hiding your injury or accepting partial care.  State law requires full care and benefits for nearly every injured worker.  Don’t wait until problems start before you get assistance.

Call us and we can help you through every step of the process.


Pollan Dobbs, PLLC
888.931.COMP (2667)

Your Workers's Comp Questions Answered--Even After Hours!

If you need help after hours or on weekends, Pollan Dobbs, PLLC can help.  Just go to our Online Questionnaire and send your questions our way.  Our professionals will get you the answers you need as soon as possible.

A Toll Free Number for Wherever You Live

Call Toll Free:  888.931.COMP (2667)

No matter where you are, you can reach us through our toll free number.  We now have one number for Workers' Comp claims in either Louisiana or Mississippi.  You can always stop by our New Orleans. LA or Jackson, MS offices, but the telephone is still the fastest way to get the help you need.  Call Pollan Dobbs, PLLC today!

Alcohol on the Job?

The law is VERY specific when it comes to workplace injuries and Drug/Alcohol use.  Employers are notorious for threatening or denying claims because of drug tests or alcohol accusations.  Threats and accusations aren't the legal rules.  EACH STATE has a different set of rules.  Call Pollan Dobbs, PLLC and get the answers for your individual situation.

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888.931.COMP (2667)