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Mississippi Worker Dies in Horrific Work Accident after Being Buried in Hot Asphalt
The gruesome and tragic death of a Mississippi contractor who died after being buried in boiling hot asphalt has shocked a community, and serves as a terrifying example of how serious and damaging workplace accidents in Mississippi can be. According to national news reports, earlier this month on Tuesday, November 5, 41-year-old Darrell Sheriff,… Read More »
OSHA Levies Finds Against Company for Death of Mississippi Worker
A Mississippi steel pipe manufacturer employer has come under fire from the United States Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) after one employee was killed and another was seriously injured at a Hancock County plant this year. According to local news reports, Jindal Tubular, a company at the center of much attention earlier this… Read More »
Multi-Vehicle Accident Involving School Bus in Pascagoula, Mississippi Results in Injuries to Driver, Several Students
When we send out kids off to school, to the various school camps that they get invited to throughout their school days, and to sports games and band competitions, we expect that they will arrive at their destination safely, and return home unharmed. Indeed, America’s school buses – bright yellow for safety and visibility… Read More »
Pollack Mill Worker Dies in Tragic Machinery Accident, Highlighting Risks of Machinery-Related Work Accidents in Louisiana
The tragic death of a Louisiana mill worker due to an accident related to the mill’s machinery shook the community of Pollock, and sends a warning signal to Louisiana workers about the dangers of working with heavy machinery. According to local news reports, on Monday, September 23, 28-year-old Shuan Hicks, of Colfax, Louisiana, was… Read More »
Mississippi Bar Clarifies Medical Benefits Under Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Laws
Most workers and injured workers in Mississippi have probably heard that if they are injured on the job in a work-related accident, they may be entitled to important Mississippi workers’ compensation benefits to help financially support them while they heal from their injury. However, some Mississippi workers and injured workers may not be aware… Read More »
Louisiana Car Accident FAQ: What are Requests for Production in My Car Accident Lawsuit, and Do I Really Have to Produce My Documents?
Once a person has filed a case for compensation under Louisiana personal injury laws for their car accident injuries, they may feel a little in the dark about the next steps of the litigation process. Indeed, Louisiana personal injury laws and the rules and laws of the court of jurisdiction may be confusing, complex,… Read More »
Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Laws: What is Covered, and What is Not?
Falling off of a ladder in a warehouse from a height; getting electrocuted while repairing an electrical socket; getting struck by a piece of moving equipment on a factory floor: these are all examples of workplace accidents that may result in serious, potentially fatal, injuries to Mississippi workers. Indeed, the workplace can be a… Read More »
Soon-to-Be New Mississippi Father Falls Off Ladder in Tragic Work Accident, Faces Permanent Paralysis
The sad and unfortunate story of a soon-to-be Mississippi father who was injured in a workplace accident just after receiving the news that his wife was pregnant has shaken a community, and serves as a reminder of the dangers workers face when it comes to falling off ladders. According to local news reports, Luke… Read More »
Drunk Driver Plows into New Orleans Home, Injuring Teen Who Was Fast Asleep in His Room
A New Orleans teenager was quite possibly nearly killed as he lay asleep in his bedroom by an out-of-control drunk driver. The frightening story highlights just how dangerous drunk drivers can be, not only to other motorists on the road, but to pedestrians, kids playing on sidewalks, and other people simply living their lives… Read More »
Do ‘Days Missing From Work’ Matter in My Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Case? We Get to the Bottom of the ‘5-Day Rule’ Here
There is no doubt that when a Mississippi worker is injured on the job and is prevented from working their regular job due to their workplace injury, it can be a scary and unpredictable time. Indeed, for many injured Mississippi workers, just treating a serious workplace injury – such as a burn, a broken… Read More »