Category Archives: Workers Compensation
How Will My Workers’ Compensation Payments Be Made If I am Successful With My Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Case?
There is no doubt that the Mississippi worker’s compensation claims process can be a challenge for many injured Mississippi workers. Indeed, many injured workers are initially denied Mississippi workers’ compensation benefits upon their first application, and must appeal their case and navigate the difficult Mississippi workers’ compensation appeals process. However, even after an injured… Read More »
Will Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits Cover All Of My Workplace Injury-Related Medical Expenses Or Am I Also On the Hook For My Medical Bills?
If you are a worker in Louisiana who has been injured on the job, you may be wondering whether workers’ compensation benefits will cover all your medical expenses or if you will be responsible for any of the costs to treat and heal from your workplace injury. The good news is that Louisiana law… Read More »
Details Released in Fatal Workplace Accident in West Point, Mississippi, Prompting Discussion About the Dangers of Skid Steers in Mississippi Workplaces
Earlier this July, one Mississippi worker was killed on the job while working at an environmental services waste management center. Details about that worker’s terrible and unfortunate workplace death have been released, prompting a discussion about the dangers of skid steers in Mississippi workplaces. According to local news reports, earlier this month on July… Read More »
Your Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Questions Answered: “I Was Injured While Driving the Company Car From My Office to Meet a Client – Am I Entitled to Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits?”
Driving the company car from the office to a work appointment may seem like routine work for many Louisiana workers, but sometimes the routine can take a turn for the worse. For some Louisiana workers who drive to appointments and meetings for work, a regular day at the office can turn into a serious… Read More »
Ask a Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Lawyer: “I Was Seriously Injured On the Job But I Work for a Mom and Pop. Am I Out of Luck When it Comes to Getting Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
There is no doubt that in Louisiana, employers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. From huge, multinational corporations doing business in the state, to little mom and pop shops nestled in small town corners, Louisiana workers are employed by employers both big and small. However, for those workers who are employed by… Read More »
Mississippi Dog Shelter Worker Killed While Putting Dog in Pen – Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits in Mississippi Explained
A very sad and unfortunate story hit headlines in Mississippi earlier this summer, and a community mourns the loss of a man who wanted to help vulnerable animals. According to local news reports, last week a 57-year-old Mississippi man and shelter worker was killed at the animal rescue where he worked, by a dog… Read More »
Mississippi Workers’ Death While Working on University Project Sheds Light on Rights of Workers and Their Families in the Magnolia State
What happens when a worker is killed on the job while doing work-related activities in Mississippi? That is a question that some Mississippi workers and their families have on their minds after a serious and fatal workplace accident took the life of one Mississippi worker at the end of this last July. According to… Read More »
Horrific Helicopter Crash Kills Two Workers on Mississippi River, Rights of Mississippi Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones to Fatal Workplace Accidents Explained
A horrific helicopter crash left two Mississippi workers dead, raising questions about what rights and options the families of workers killed on the job in Mississippi have under Mississippi workers’ compensation laws. According to news reports covering the tragic story, on Thursday, August 7, two workers were killed when the helicopter that they were… Read More »
Heat-Related Illnesses in Louisiana Workplaces – How Dangerous are They and Can You Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Your Heat-Related Workplace Injury?
As spring turns to summer and the temperatures start to rise, there is more for Louisiana workers to think about than just their regular workplace activities. Indeed, many Louisiana workers work in industries and in jobs that are impacted by the heat, and soaring temperatures can lead to serious and even fatal workplace accidents…. Read More »
Retaliation in Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Cases – Find Out About Your Rights Under Louisiana Laws if Your Employer Retaliates Against You After You Claim Workers’ Compensation
There is no doubt that the aftermath of serious workplace injury can be a scary and confusing time. Indeed, many Louisiana workers who have been injured on the job may not know exactly what steps to take to get important workers’ compensation benefits due to them, and what to do if they are denied… Read More »