Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Fatal Construction Accident in Alcorn County Highlights Dangers of Construction Work in Mississippi, Opens Discussion About Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits
A February 13 WTVA news report out of Corinth, Mississippi, detailed a tragic workplace accident that claimed the life of a 20-year-old construction worker. According to the report, the accident occurred on Thursday afternoon, February 12, 2026, while the worker was on a bridge project on Polk Street in Alcorn County. The county coroner… Read More »
Do I Really Need a Lawyer for My Mississippi Workers’ Comp Case?
If you were injured on the job in Mississippi, you may be asking whether you truly need a lawyer for your Mississippi workers’ compensation case. Mississippi Workers’ compensation is intended to function as a no-fault system that provides medical care and wage benefits without requiring an injured employee to prove that the employer was… Read More »
Deadly Industrial Accident in Assumption Parish Ends in Death of 1 Worker, 2 Workers Injured
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, a tragic industrial accident in Assumption Parish claimed the life of one worker and left two others injured. According to local news reports, the incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. at a plant located at the end of Grand Bayou Road in the Belle Rose area. Reports indicate that two… Read More »
Were You Injured at Work in Mississippi and You Do Not Know What to Do Next?
Mississippi workers who suffer injuries on the job often feel overwhelmed and unsure about what steps to take next. A workplace accident can happen suddenly, leaving an injured Mississippi worker dealing with pain, medical treatment, and concerns about how to pay bills, all while unable to work. Fortunately, Mississippi workers’ compensation laws were designed… Read More »
3 Common Work Injuries Jackson Truck Drivers Need to Know About and Where to Get Legal Help After a Serious On-the-Job Injury in Mississippi
Jackson truck drivers face demanding and often dangerous working conditions every day. From loading cargo to long hours on the road, the physical and safety risks of truck driving can lead to serious injuries. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), several types of injuries consistently rank among the most common for… Read More »
Removal of New Orleans Worker’s Body from Construction Accident Site Raises Questions and Concerns About the Rights of Injured Workers and Their Families in New Orleans
New Orleans workers’ compensation cases often arise after tragic workplace accidents, and the aftermath of a now-infamous construction collapse continues to raise serious concerns about the rights of injured workers and their families in New Orleans. In that horrific workplace accident, multiple workers lost their lives when a building under construction collapsed. In one… Read More »
Who is Eligible for Workers’ Comp in 2026? Find Out Now and Where to Find a Lawyer to Help You in Mississippi
As we are now two weeks into the 2026 New Year, workers across Mississippi may wonder whether they are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured on the job. Indeed, many Mississippi workers’ remain puzzled about who is covered under Mississippi workers’ compensation law, who is excluded, and what steps to take… Read More »
Injured at Work by a Forklift in Mississippi? Find Out How a Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Help You in 2026
There is no question that forklift accidents are among the most serious workplace incidents in Mississippi, often resulting in severe injuries that can change a worker’s life in an instant. Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and construction sites rely heavily on forklifts to move heavy materials, but when something goes wrong, the consequences can… Read More »
Notifying Your Employer After You are Injured at Work: Do You Have to Do it To Get Workers’ Comp in Louisiana?
When a workplace injury occurs in Louisiana, the truth is that many Louisiana workers are unsure what steps they must take to protect their right to workers’ compensation benefits. One of the most common questions Louisiana workers have about workers’ compensation law is whether an injured worker must notify their employer in order to… Read More »
Winter Weather Slams Mississippi: Learn About Your Rights if You Are Injured in a Weather-Related Workplace Accident in Mississippi
Mississippi is still reeling from the effects of a powerful winter storm that struck the state between January 23 and January 27. According to local news reports and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, the death toll has reached 28, with fatalities reported in Desoto and Sharkey Counties. MEMA has received damage reports from 51… Read More »