A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to a change in doctors and additional treatment, but said her employer had acted reasonably in contesting her claim, and should not have been subjected to penalties and attorney fees.
Case: Broussard v. Acadian Ambulance Service, No. 17-469, 01/24/2018, published.
Facts: Lee Ann Broussard worked for the Acadian Ambulance Service. She tripped over a box while at work in May 2012, and landed on her hands and knees.
Broussard saw Dr. Robby LeBlanc, an orthopedic surgeon, for the injuries to her hands. After treating her with spl...
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