Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Weed and Your Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Claim: How Does THC Impact Workers’ Comp in the Magnolia State?
As marijuana laws change across the country, many workers are left wondering how THC use affects a Mississippi workers’ compensation claim. Indeed, while the State of Mississippi has taken steps toward allowing medical marijuana, recreational use remains illegal, and the presence of THC can still have serious consequences after a workplace injury. Understanding how… Read More »
Know Your Rights in Mississippi in 2026: A Guide to Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injured Mississippi Workers
As we have seen this past year, the reality is that workplace injuries can happen at any time, and as 2026 approaches, it is more important than ever for Mississippi workers to understand their rights. Whether you work in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, or another industry, a serious injury on the job can disrupt… Read More »
Do You Work One of the Deadliest Jobs in Louisiana? Find Out Now and Learn About What to Do if You Are Injured at Work
Working is a necessity for most people, but in Louisiana some jobs come with serious and sometimes deadly risks. A recent local news report citing data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics highlights just how dangerous certain occupations can be across the state. The report reveals that in 2023 alone, Louisiana recorded… Read More »
Movie Crew Member Tragically Killed On the Job in Bridge City: Louisiana Workers Ask What Rights They Have Under Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Laws
The Louisiana film community was hit with terrible news just this last week, and they mourned the loss of one of their own. According to local news reports, 64-year-old James “Trapper” McEvoy, who worked as a grip on movie sets, died tragically while working on the set of a horror movie in Bridge City…. Read More »
Weed and Workers’ Comp in Mississippi: What You Need to Know About the Implications of Marijuana on Your Workers’ Compensation Case
Weed: there is no question that it is a big topic these days, and if you were injured at work in Mississippi and use marijuana (whether for medical or personal reasons) you may be wondering how your weed use may impact your workers’ compensation case. Since medical cannabis became legal in Mississippi under the… Read More »
Your Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Questions Answered: Can My Employer Charge Me Workers’ Compensation Premiums?
Injured workers in Louisiana may have questions about how workers’ compensation works, and a common concern that comes up even before a job starts is whether they ever have to pay for the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance coverage. Indeed, you might wonder: Am I expected to contribute to the premium, and can my employer… Read More »
Mississippi Worker Dies After Being Trapped Under Farm Machine
One of the most unimaginable and terrible things for Mississippi families is losing a loved one to an unexpected accident. That pain and anguish is often magnified when the accident happens where their loved one should be safe: their job. A recent fatal workplace accident in Mississippi demonstrates just how terrible these types of… Read More »
Mississippi Worker Crushed to Death in Horrific Workplace Accident
A tragic workplace accident in Bay St. Louis has claimed the life of a Mississippi Gulf Coast worker, underscoring the dangers faced by industrial employees in Mississippi every day. According to local news reports, 37-year-old was killed on Saturday when he was crushed between two large pipes at Jindal Tubular USA, a major steel… Read More »
OSHA Investigates Louisiana Worker’s Tragic Death at Chemical Plant
In case you missed it, a tragic workplace accident at a St. Gabriel chemical plant last week has now prompted a federal investigation and raised serious concerns about employee safety in Louisiana’s industrial sector. According to officials, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) opened an investigation into Mexichem Fluor, operated by the company’s… Read More »
Are You Scheduled for an IME in Your Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Case, but You Don’t Know What That Means? Find Out All About What an IMEs in Workers’ Compensation Cases, and Where to Get Legal Help Now
If you were injured at work in Louisiana, and your employer or your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company has set an independent medical examination (IME), you are not alone if you feel uncertain and unprepared. An IME is a doctor visit arranged to get a (seemingly) neutral medical opinion about your injury, your work… Read More »