It can be difficult to say how long your Louisiana workers’ compensation benefits will last since every claim is unique. Payments for lost wages should begin two weeks after you reported your injury. These payments should come every week until you have been cleared by a doctor to return to work. If you qualify for Permanent Partial Disability benefits, then you may receive a lump sum payment no later than 30 days from the time a doctor determines you have a permanent impairment. Supplemental Earning Benefits are limited to 10 years. For permanent, total disability, you could receive workers’ compensation benefits indefinitely.