Who will handle your claims?
The Dallas Regional Claim Office will handle your Louisiana claims.
Phone: 800-527-5531
Mike Hicks, AVP
Please direct all general correspondence to:
Email: claimsmail@cfins.com
Fax: 877-622-6911
Mail: PO Box 14139
Lexington, KY 40512
How to Report Workers’ Compensation Claims?
To report via the Internet: Log on to the Crum & Forster website at https://cfconnect.cfins.com. Use your assigned User ID and Password. If you do not have a current User ID, please contact your local Crum & Forster Claims or Marketing resource.
To report e-mail: crumandforsternol@cfins.com
To report via fax: 1-877-622-6218
To report claims via telephone: 1-800-690-5520
(7 day/24 hour toll free reporting line for all states)
- In the event of a serious or fatal injury, notify the local claim office immediately by telephone.
What forms does the employer need to be aware of?
Click on this link for the Louisiana Forms: http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/Downloads_OWC.asp#Forms
LWC-WC IA-1 / First Report of Injury or Illness
If you report the claim via telephone, you do not need to fill out this form.
If you report the claim via fax, complete the form, and fax it to the following Crum & Forster fax number – fax# 1-877-622-6849.
LDOL-WC 1121 / Physician Choice Form
This form explains an injured employee’s right to select his treating physician.
SIB Form D / Second Injury Board Knowledge Questionnaire
The attached questionnaire should only be completed by individuals that have been hired for employment and may be used in establishment of prior knowledge for the purpose of obtaining Second Injury Fund relief from the Second Injury Board.
English version Spanish Version
LA Knowledge Questionnaire 10-17 LA Spanish Knowledge Questiona
Frequently Asked Questions
See the FAQs for answers to the most frequently asked questions from Employees and Employers about Rights and Responsibilities in Workers’ Compensation.
https://www.laworks.net/FAQs/FAQ_WorkComp_RightsAndResponsibilities.asp
What is the Waiting Period for Lost Wages in Louisiana?
The waiting period is 7 days. If the employee is off for two weeks or longer, the first week is paid retroactively.
What is the Choice of Physician Rule in Louisiana?
The employee has the right to choose a treating provider without restriction in each specialty to treat a compensable injury. The employee needs the employer/insurance carrier permission to change a treating provider within the same specialty. In order to make this request, employee must complete the attached Physician Choice Form.
Where should all medical bills be sent?
Crum & Forster
PO Box 14801
Lexington, KY 40512
Important Websites
Louisiana Office of Workers’ Compensation –http://www.laworks.net/WorkersComp/OWC_MainMenu.asp
Louisiana W/C Forms –http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/Downloads_MainMenu.asp
Multi-State Information– https://www.workerscompensation.com/