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Workers' Compensation Benefits in Mississippi

Mississippi workers’ compensation may provide several types of benefits to an employee who suffers a qualifying work-related injury.

Medical benefits can cover reasonable and necessary treatment related to the workplace injury. Mississippi law provides that employers must furnish medical, surgical, hospital, nursing, and other treatment required by the nature of the injury or recovery process. An injured employee also generally has the right to select one competent physician of their choosing, subject to the requirements of Mississippi's workers’ compensation law.

Wage-loss benefits may also be available when an injury prevents an employee from working. Lumberton law provides temporary total disability compensation at two-thirds of the employee's average weekly wages, subject to the statutory limitations and requirements.

The amount and type of benefits available depend on the circumstances of the injury, the employee's medical condition, ability to work, wages, and other factors.

Common Workplace Injuries

Work injuries happen in many different occupations and industries. A serious accident is not the only type of injury that may qualify for workers' compensation. Some conditions develop gradually from repetitive tasks, lifting, or other demands of a job.

We help injured workers dealing with conditions such as:

• Back and neck injuries

• Shoulder injuries

• Knee and leg injuries

• Broken bones and fractures

• Sprains and strains

• Repetitive-motion injuries

• Lifting injuries

• Slip-and-fall injuries

• Machinery accidents

• Construction injuries

• Burns

• Head injuries

• Occupational illnesses

What If the Insurance Company Disputes Your Claim?

Insurance issues can become one of the most frustrating parts of a workplace injury. A carrier may question whether the injury occurred at work, whether treatment is related to the accident, whether additional medical care is necessary, or whether an employee remains unable to work.

If your workers’ compensation benefits have been denied, stopped, or disputed, you may need to take additional steps to protect your claim.

Mississippi law gives the Workers’ Compensation Commission authority to investigate disputed claims, arrange medical examinations, conduct hearings, and take action when compensation is being contested or payments have been stopped or suspended.

How TNT LAW Can Help

At TNT LAW, we know a workplace injury can create uncertainty about your health, finances, and future. Our goal is to help injured workers understand the workers’ compensation process and the legal issues affecting their claims.

Managing attorney Seth Thompson leads our firm in representing people injured at work throughout Lumberton, MS. We take the time to understand how your injury happened, what medical treatment you have received, how your ability to work has been affected, and what issues have developed with your claim.