Top Purvis, MS Workers’ Compensation Attorney

What Does Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Cover?

Mississippi workers’ compensation is designed to provide benefits for qualifying injuries and occupational diseases that arise out of and in the course of employment. Benefits can include medical treatment and compensation for certain periods of disability.

Mississippi law requires an employer to furnish reasonable medical, surgical, hospital, nursing, and other treatment that the nature of the injury or recovery process requires. An injured employee generally has the right to accept medical services provided by the employer or select one competent physician of their choosing, along with specialists to whom that physician refers them, subject to the requirements of the law.

Wage-loss benefits may also be available when a qualifying injury prevents you from working or reduces your ability to earn wages. The amount and duration of benefits depend on the type and severity of the disability and the circumstances of the claim.

Common Workplace Injuries in Purvis, MS

Workplace accidents can happen in virtually any occupation. Employees in construction, manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, retail, restaurants, offices, and other industries can suffer injuries while performing their regular job duties.

Some common workplace injuries include:

• Back and neck injuries

• Shoulder and knee injuries

• Broken bones and fractures

• Slips, trips, and falls

• Machinery and equipment injuries

• Repetitive-motion injuries

• Lifting injuries

• Workplace vehicle accidents

• Head and traumatic brain injuries

• Severe cuts and lacerations

• Occupational illnesses

• Injuries requiring surgery or rehabilitation

Not every workplace injury happens during a single accident. Some conditions develop gradually because of repetitive movements, physical demands, or exposure to workplace conditions. Determining whether a condition is work-related can be an important part of evaluating a workers’ compensation claim.

What Happens If You Cannot Return to Work?

A serious injury may prevent you from returning to your regular position. Your doctor may place restrictions on lifting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, driving, operating machinery, or performing other tasks required by your job.

Mississippi workers’ compensation law provides different categories of disability benefits depending on the employee’s medical condition and ability to earn wages. Temporary disability benefits and other forms of compensation may apply depending on the circumstances. Mississippi law also addresses temporary partial disability when an injury reduces an employee's earning capacity.

Understanding how medical restrictions, your previous wages, and your ability to work affect your benefits can be complicated. We can help you understand the issues involved in your particular claim.

Why Choose TNT LAW?

At TNT LAW, we understand that an injury at work affects more than your physical health. It can affect your income, your family, your ability to work, and your plans for the future.

Managing attorney Seth Thompson leads our firm in representing injured workers throughout Mississippi. We take the time to understand how your accident happened, what treatment you have received, how your injury has affected your ability to work, and what problems have developed with your workers’ compensation claim.

We work to give our clients a clear understanding of the legal process and the options available to them.