Workers' compensation Legislation - Louisiana

Provides relative to the use of corporal punishment in public schools. (gov sig)

Provides for utilization of written workers' compensation medical services agreements, including both direct provider agreements and preferred provider agreements. (1/1/09)

Requires an annual update to the workers' compensation reimbursement schedule. (8/15/08)

Provides relative to previous injury claims and forfeiture of benefits (burden of proof.) (8/15/08)

Provides relative to forfeiture of benefits if an employee provides false information. (8/15/08)

Provides for reimbursement schedules for second medical opinions. (8/15/08)

Requires a penalty and attorney fee assessment against any party for untimely payment of any award and final nonappealable judgment. (8/15/08)

Provides relative to notice of filing employee or employee suits against third party persons causing injury. (8/15/08)

Provides that immunity from civil liability under workers' compensation law shall not exceed to situations where an employer fails to provide adequate security. (8/15/08)

Provides relative to clarifying an employer's intervention, credits and reimbursements in third-party suits and recovery. (8/15/08)

Provides for changes in workers' compensation benefits and employer contributions. (1/1/09)

Provides that proof of a finding of total and permanent disability by the Social Security Administration shall be prima facie evidence of such disability. (8/15/08)

Provides relative to the workers' compensation second injury fund. (8/15/08)

Provides that violation of anti-fraud statute must be proven by clear and convincing evidence. (8/15/08)

Provides for the calculation of temporary total disability, permanent total disability and supplemental earnings benefits.(7/1/08)

Provides that the filing fee for workers' compensation cases be due at the time of filing, unless a request for indigent status is simultaneously made. (8/15/08)

Provides relative to actual charge of medical expenses. (gov sig)

Provides relative to the release of medical records and information. (8/15/08)

Requires reasonable defense attorney fees be placed in trust until approved and authorized by a workers compensation judge. (8/15/08)

Provides relative to workers' compensation medical service agreements. (1/1/09)