Split Court Awards Non-Skilled Personal Care Service to Injured Worker

A divided Louisiana appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to an award of non-skilled personal care assistant services. Terry McCain worked for Lewis Cos. Inc. In February 2011, when he was 58, he fell from a ladder and landed headfirst on a concrete sidewalk. Lewis had workers’ compensation coverage through LUBA Casualty Insurance Co., which paid medical and indemnity benefits to McCain after the accident. McCain filed a request for non-skilled personal care attendant services, as recommended by his treating neuropsychologist. LUBA objected, contending that McCa...