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What Not to Say at the Doctor’s Office

Why Telling Your Doctor "I'm Fine" Can Hurt Your Louisiana Injury Claim Advice from Louisiana personal injury lawyer Loyd J. Bourgeois. You’ve been in a...

I was injured while working for Shell Manufacturing Norco. What do I do if my LTD claim was denied?

Shell Norco Manufacturing Complex Shell Manufacturing Complex in Norco, LA is the second largest employer in St. Charles Parish. Featuring both refining and chemical facilities,...

Filing A SSDI Claim: Importance of Appropriate Medical Treatment & Applying Early

I recently had two hearings as a Louisiana Social Security disability lawyer with clients who were, in my estimation, disabled according to Social Security rules...

5 Steps to Win Your Long-Term Disability Appeal Against Valero St. Charles Refinery

Located in Norco, LA, and built in the 1980s, the Valero St. Charles Refinery is one of the newest oil refineries in the United States.With...

Pre-Existing Conditions in Long-Term Disability Policies

You file a claim for long-term disability benefits under your employer-provided policy. You get a letter back from the insurance company saying – “Sorry, your...

Louisiana Insurance Companies with Highest Hurricane Complaint Rates

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon recently announced that almost 80% of the Hurricane Ida-related complaints received by the Louisiana Department of Insurance have been related...

The 3 Steps to Appeal a Social Security Disability Denial in Louisiana

Having your disability claim denied can be frustrating.If you believe you were unjustly denied Social Security disability benefits, the next step is to appeal the...

The Devastating Likelihood of Long-Term Disability

The Disability Management Sourcebook estimates that over the last 25 years, the number of working people between the ages of 17 and 44 who suffered...

Guide to Social Security Disability Forms

A Louisiana Social Security disability lawyer can guide you through the complex process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, which involves completing...

Social Security Disability: Compassionate Allowances

Compassionate Allowances (CAL) are the Social Security Administration’s “way of quickly identifying diseases and other medical conditions that invariably qualify under the Listing of Impairments...

Disability Lawyer explains what to expect at a Social Security consultative exam

If you have filed a claim for Social Security disability benefits, you may be asked to undergo a consultative medical or psychological examination. Here is...

Seven Deadly Sins That Can Destroy Your Legitimate Louisiana Personal Injury Claim

Experience as a Louisiana personal injury lawyer has taught me many injury victims unknowingly make huge mistakes that can have a significant impact on their...