3 Steps Injured Mississippi Workers Can Take to Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Mississippi – Find Out What to Do After a Serious Workplace Injury

There is no question that for many Mississippi workers who have been seriously injured on the job, the aftermath of an on-the-job injury can be a confusing time. Between trying to figure out what one’s responsibilities are under Mississippi workers’ compensation laws, to initiating the complex and challenging Mississippi workers’ compensation claims process, there is a lot to think about in addition to treating and healing from and serious and often painful injury. However, there is a process and procedure under Mississippi workers’ compensation laws that workers must follow, if they are seeking Mississippi workers’ compensation benefits, and if they want to ultimately get them. But what exactly are the steps that must be taken in order to get Mississippi workers’ compensation benefits? And where can injured Mississippi workers go for legal help with their workplace injury claims? We answer those questions here.

Report the Injury As Soon as Possible to Your Employer

First of all, Mississippi workers who have been injured on the job should report their workplace injury to their employer right away. As the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission states, “In the event of an injury, you should immediately notify your supervisor or other person designated by your employer. Prompt and accurate reporting is essential. Your employer is then required to make a report of the injury and notify its insurance company and/or the Workers’ Compensation Commission. An injured employee should try to give the employer notice of the injury within 30 days.”

Get Medical Treatment for Your Workplace Injury

Of course, Mississippi workers who have been injured on the job should seek medical treatment for their injuries. Even if you are not sure if your injury is serious, it is important to get medical treatment for your workplace injuries. In addition, it is a good practice to keep your medical bills and medical records from your workplace injury-related medical appointments. These documents may be needed to support your workers’ compensation claim.

Consult With a Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Lawyer 

Mississippi workers must file a claim with the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission, in order to get workers’ compensation benefits due to them. This can be a tricky and confusing process for an injured worker who has not gone through the process. Accordingly, it is always best to consult with an experienced Mississippi workers’ compensation lawyer about your claim. An experienced Mississippi workers’ compensation lawyer can help you through the process to increase your chances of getting workers’ compensation benefits due to you.

If you were injured on the job in Mississippi and you need legal help getting Mississippi workers’ compensation benefits due to you, contact the experienced Mississippi workers’ compensation lawyers at the law firm Lunsford Baskin & Priebe, PLLC. The experienced Mississippi workers’ compensation lawyers at the law firm Lunsford Baskin & Priebe, PLLC are here to help injured workers get workers’ compensation benefits due to them. Contact Lunsford Baskin & Priebe, PLLC today and speak to a lawyer about your case now.

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mwcc.ms.gov/pdf/WCFacts2013.pdf