LEGAL SERVICES
Our in-house legal team represents LWCC and provides counsel to its policyholders in workers’ compensation related legal matters.
or individual
LWCC covers only Louisiana businesses and organizations
workplace safety
Guaranteeing your workplace is as safe as possible for your workforce is the best way to minimize risk and decrease chances of workplace injury.
system of free resources
A vast online library of regularly-updated safety resources, tools, and references made available to policyholder for free.
safety experts
LWCC’s Consultants on Call are dedicated to understanding your operations and customizing safety solutions to meet your needs.
mutual insurance company
We are mandated to serve the mutual benefits of its members.
personalized service
Our Agency Relations Representatives are available to partner with you to serve your policyholders through in-person or virtual visits, depending on your preference.
underwriting team
Specialized team with in-depth knowledge of the unique needs of companies of various sizes and specialties.
tools and information
The team assists agents in connecting to relevant department contacts, as well as resources, tools, guides, and educational materials available from LWCC.
dedicated agent resource
LWCC Agency Relations are here to serve agents and their staff only.
compassionate care
Genuine compassion requires the experience to know what matters and what help is actually needed.
plan development
WorkAction plans are customized to the injured workers’ needs by vocational rehabilitation specialists.
early intervention
Our WorkAction return-to-work program capitalizes on the window of opportunity right after an employee is injured to help create a return-to-work plan that works for you.
return-to-work program
Our experienced team helps design the right program for individual claims, or assist you in creating a proactive program to safely get your employee back to work — all at no cost.
quality medical care
Including hospitals, clinics, specialists, pharmacies, physical therapists, chiropractors, diagnostic testing, durable medical equipment vendors, rehabilitation, and home healthcare providers.
skilled providers
LWCC has selected providers across the state based on their expertise in occupational medicine, professional credentials, use of established treatment guidelines, and effective return-to-work practices.
prompt access
With OMNET®, injured employees are guaranteed appointments with specialists on a priority basis.
statewide
The first of its kind in Louisiana, OMNET includes providers across the state, even in rural areas.
strong financial results
The dividend program is made possible by the sound counsel of our agent partners, our employees’ dedication to excellence in execution, policyholders’ continued commitment to safety, a strategic approach to investment and risk management, and guiding principles that keep us focused on planning and preparing for the unexpected.
policyholders
Returns are maximized by long-term policyholders who become fully vested in the dividend program.
shared
A unique benefit for policyholders of a mutual insurance company.
workers’ compensation related
Provide a broad range of litigation services in the workers’ compensation arena.
provides counsel
The team handles cases of all sizes, regardless of the complexity of the dispute at issue.
in-house legal team
The Johnson, Rahman & Thomas team has approximately 19 lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants.
correct premium
Per the policy, the final premium is determined after the policy ends by using the actual premium (validated at the audit), along with proper classifications and rates.
charged
The amount of premium due.
opportunity
The audit is an important step in the workers’ comp insurance process.
financial gain
Can include paid benefits, unnecessary treatment or prescriptions, misrepresenting business details, and more.
intentional deception
Deception by a member of the workforce, a company leader, or a healthcare provider.
fully protect
Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured on the job.
assist employers
Agents solicit and negotiate insurance contracts for the best fit between an insurer and a business or organization.
valuable resource
LWCC does not write workers’ comp policies directly with employers. We are proud to partner with agents across the state to provide outstanding service to our policyholders and their workers.
business, organization,
LWCC covers only Louisiana businesses and organizations
insurance policy
Our focus always has and always will be workers’ comp insurance
business or individual
LWCC covers only Louisiana businesses and organizations
injured workers
LWCC understands the difficulty of being injured on the job and is there to help those requiring assistance in recovery and return to work.
private, nonprofit
We are mandated to serve the mutual benefits of our members.
evaluate corporate performance
The broader impact a company is having on the community and the world.
Non financial factors
Environmental, social, and governance
safety resources
Training, information, and experienced professionals made available to policyholders to prevent workplace accidents and improve overall workplace safety.
Johnson, Rahman & Richards
Comprising approximately 19 lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants, LWCC’s in-house law firm is large enough to provide a broad range of litigation services in the workers’ compensation arena, yet small enough to focus personal attention on the specific needs of our policyholders. LWCC’s legal department is prepared to provide counsel to its policyholders in workers’ compensation related legal matters and handle cases of all sizes, regardless of the complexity of the dispute at issue.
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
We understand that our policyholders have businesses to run. It is our attorneys’ job to take the burden of legal matters off the shoulders of our policyholders.
Depth of Experience
Recognized expert in Louisiana workers’ comp litigation
130 years of combined experience
Specialize in state workers’ compensation claims, employer’s liability, subrogation, including maritime and Jones Act claims, longshore claims, and Second Injury Fund claims
Single Focus
Firm’s knowledge and experience is single-focused—Louisiana workers’ compensation law
Understand Louisiana’s industries and the legal challenges they often face
Keenly aware of the Louisiana and Federal legal systems and the state’s unique workers’ compensation law
Ensures your rights are protected if a claim results in litigation
Clear Communication
Legal Services covers the entire state of Louisiana and attorneys work directly with policyholders when legal claims arise
Located at LWCC’s home campus in Baton Rouge
Proximity facilitates clear communication among claims, loss prevention, and occupational medicine personnel
Attorneys are part of LWCC’s execution team, allowing proactivity and the ability to raise issues early and see them through to resolution
