Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation is a valuable resource for many employees who get injured on the job, but with the increase in work-from-home and remote positions, many people begin to wonder if they qualify. Qualified injuries If you were participating in work-related...

If you have experienced a job-related injury and your employer has a workers’ compensation policy, the law may entitle you to certain benefits. In addition to payment of a portion of the wages you may lose during your recovery, you may be able to receive coverage for...

No matter what industry you work in, you want to be confident that your safety is a priority. Exposure to hazardous chemicals in the workplace can cause lasting harm that negatively affects the quality of your life. Recognizing the signs associated with chemical...

Workplace injuries sustained by employees at warehouses owned by a major technology company increased steadily since 2016. As reported by CNBC, workers at the company's automated fulfillment centers recorded at least 14,000 serious injuries in 2019. The number of...

Cranes are commonplace on construction sites in Mississippi and around the country. When workers use them properly, cranes facilitate progress on tough jobs. When something goes wrong, though, the potential for serious job-related bodily injury is high. ...

When you experience a work-related injury or illness, you can seek workers' compensation benefits. This program covers the costs of medical bills and other expenses. Your employer must have workers' comp insurance if the company has at least five employees.  Review...

If you are working in the Mississippi sun, you could be putting yourself at risk for heatstroke and other heat-induced injuries. Heat-related illnesses can be very dangerous, yet these injuries happen all of the time. In just 10 to 15 minutes of intense labor in the...

Each year, thousands of workers in Mississippi and across the U.S. suffer from cumulative trauma disorders. Sometimes known as repetitive stress injuries, CTDs are caused by more than repetitive motions; they can be the result of continual vibrations, muscle overuse...

An international study has found that those companies that are best equipped to provide a safe workplace are more likely not to provide it. The reason, workers in Mississippi should know, is that it's cheaper for such companies to simply pay the fines for safety...

If you sustain an injury at work, you have the right to file a workers' compensation claim. According to the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development, your employer cannot fire you if you report a work-related injury. Wrongful termination...