Highlighting the Firm’s workers’ compensation defense in Louisiana, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith secured dismissal of a claim on behalf of their client, a regional grocery store chain operating in the Gulf South. Heather Angelico and Francis Waguespack, Directors in Galloway’s New Orleans office, implemented pragmatic and sophisticated defense strategies to achieve this favorable result.
Galloway’s workers’ compensation attorneys like Angelico and Waguespack are experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled in protecting clients’ reputations and business operations. We prioritize our clients’ workplace safety, mitigated risk, and business productivity.
Case Background
In this Louisiana workers’ compensation defense matter, the Plaintiff alleged injuries from an April 2022 slip-and-fall while the employee was on a break. The court found that although an accident occurred, the claimant was not in the course and scope of employment at the time, as she had stepped into an area accessible to the public during a break and had not clocked out. Angelico and Waguespack obtained critical testimony establishing that the claimant did not follow proper procedure for taking a break and was not engaged in any employment duties at the time of the fall. The alleged injuries were not compensable under Louisiana law.
Through the Galloway team’s strategic approach and tenacious advocacy, the court dismissed the claim with prejudice, denied all benefits and penalties, and found that the employer reasonably controverted the claim. Angelico and Waguespack’s representation underscored effective Louisiana workers’ compensation defense.
Workers’ Compensation Defense in Louisiana
Galloway’s workers’ compensation defense is highlighted by sophisticated case strategy and a deep understanding of how workplace issues can significantly impact business operations. Successful businesses require successful employees, and the Firm works diligently to deliver favorable results like this one.
Heather Angelico and Francis Waguespack efficiently evaluate claims and the related legal issues, partnering with their clients on the best course of action for each matter whether early resolution or trial. They have extensive experience defending employers on matters under the Louisiana State Workers’ Compensation Act.
With another favorable result in hand, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith continues to deliver results for their workers’ compensation clients.
