Worker Gets Award of Benefits, Fees, Penalties for Injuries from Ladder Accident

A Louisiana appellate court upheld an award of benefits, fees and penalties for a worker injured in a ladder accident. Case: Miranda v. Ryder Services Corp., No. 2025 CA 1291, 08/25/2026, published. Facts: Lajoal Miranda worked for Ryder Truck Rental Inc. as a technician. He allegedly suffered injuries on April 22, 2024, when he lost his balance while standing on a ladder and braced himself with his right arm. According to Miranda, the accident happened near the end of his shift, and he reported it to his supervisor a few minutes after it happened. Miranda left work at the end of his shift ...