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Don't let the insurance company take advantage of your work injury. A work accident can be a life-altering event, but seeking workers' compensation benefits is a good first step toward a full recovery. However, the process of obtaining the benefits you deserve is not always straightforward, and insurance companies often employ various tactics that can...

Demolition work can result in severe and fatal injuries The early part of a construction project often begins with demolition. Existing structures or buildings need to be removed to make way for new construction. Demolition involves the dismantling, tearing down, or removing of structures, such as buildings, bridges, or other infrastructure. Demolition is a dangerous...

A workers' comp attorney can help you maximize your potential benefits If you are injured in a workplace accident in Mississippi or suffer a work-related illness, you are eligible for workers' compensation benefits. These benefits can provide you with financial assistance to cover medical expenses and lost wages while you recover. Many workers aren't sure...

Workplace Eye Wellness Month is observed in March. March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining healthy vision in the workplace. Eye injuries at work can have serious consequences, including partial or total vision loss, and most can be prevented with proper safety measures. Employees and employers...

Our attorneys advocate for workers with burn injuries across Mississippi. Among the most severe forms of work-related injuries, burns can cause immense physical pain, disfigurement, and long-term consequences. Workers in positions that involve exposure to hot surfaces, hazardous substances, electrical systems, or boilers are especially susceptible to this type of injury. In the event of...

Getting hurt on the job can result in severe or fatal injuries. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported an 8.9% increase in work-related deaths from 2020 to 2021. Unfortunately, these numbers are a tragic reminder of the potential dangers many workers face daily while on the job. It is important to note that...

Experienced Mississippi workers' compensation attorneys explain your rights. We'll be frank: Yes. In general, Mississippi workers who are injured on the job due to their own errors are still usually eligible to file for workers' compensation benefits. Here's why: Mississippi workers' compensation is a no-fault benefits program that compensates workers who are injured or made...

In Mississippi, Injured Workers Have a Right to Compensation Faulty equipment, defective machinery, and overall equipment failure may contribute more to worker injuries than people know. Studies into work injuries caused by defective machinery accidents are lacking. But the research that is available points to a significant and underrecognized problem. Work machinery malfunctions due to...

Approximately one-fourth of adult concussions happen on the job, particularly in construction accidents, due to blunt force trauma to the head. Falls are the most frequent cause, resulting in the worker's head turning or tipping suddenly. One reason is that since their invention 100 years ago, hard hats haven't changed all that much. However, the...