Inconsistent reasons for delay in reporting accident nix claim

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 Workers' Compensation

In Louisiana, a worker can prove by his testimony alone that an unwitnessed accident occurred in the course and scope of employment if: 1) no other evidence discredits or casts serious doubt upon the worker’s version of the event; and 2) the worker’s testimony is corroborated by circumstances following the alleged event.


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