Category Archives: Workers Compensation
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 »
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 »
Fire at Louisiana Chevron Plant Burns Two Workers, Spreads Burn Awareness
A frightening and extremely dangerous fire at a Chevron plant in Louisiana that injured two workers spreads awareness to Louisiana workers about the dangers of burn injuries in Louisiana workplaces. According to local news reports, on Thursday, September 19, at around 8:30 a.m. in the morning, the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office arrived at the… Read More »
“What If a Problem Develops with a Claim?” Louisiana Workforce Commission Answers Your Frequently Asked Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Questions
Most Louisiana workers are aware that Louisiana state workers’ compensation laws entitle most workers who are injured in Louisiana, and who are unable to work as a result of their workplace injury, to compensation to help them recover and return to work. Indeed, Louisiana workers’ compensation laws entitle most injured Louisiana workers to important… Read More »
Three Mississippi Bridge Workers Tragically Killed in Horrific Pre-Demolition Accident; Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits May Entitle Grieving Mississippi Families to Compensation
A terrible bridge collapse at a worksite in Simpson County, Mississippi caused the death of three Mississippi bridge workers earlier this October and shook a community who now mourns the three men. According to national news reports, on Wednesday, October 16, a bridge that spanned the Strong River located in Simpson County on State… Read More »
Injured Mississippi Workers: Do You Know about Your Obligations if You are Injured on the Job? Find Out about Your Reporting Responsibilities from the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission
When a Mississippi worker is injured on the job, it may not exactly be clear what the worker’s rights and obligations are when it comes to Mississippi workers’ compensation laws. Indeed, after a serious workplace accident happens, an injured Mississippi worker likely has a lot of questions, such as what to do in terms… Read More »
Horrific Conveyor Belt Accident Takes Life of Mississippi Seafood Worker – Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits Explained
Earlier this year in April, the horrific and untimely death of a Mississippi seafood plant worker hit headlines and sent a warning signal to Mississippi families of the risks that their loved ones face on the job, and that could kill them in the line of work. According to local news reports, this spring,… Read More »
Cause of New Orleans’ Sewerage and Water Workers’ Injuries after Mylar Balloon-Caused Boil Water Advisory Determined
The origin of the accident that caused a New Orleans’ Sewerage and Water worker serious injuries earlier this summer in August has finally been determined, and officials are seeking ways to prevent further damage to power lines caused by the common party accessory. According to local news reports, New Orleans authorities now know that… Read More »
Mississippi Worker’s Death on Rural Highway Due to Fatal Car Accident Sparks Conversation about Transportation-Related Workplace Deaths
News of a terrible and fatal car collision in a rural community in Mississippi stunned residents of the Magnolia State several weeks ago, prompting a conversation about transportation-related workplace deaths that workers face on the job. According to local news reports, earlier this fall on Saturday, September 7, 53-year-old Loretta Hopkins was killed in… Read More »