Laurel Workers' Compensation Blog

Workers' compensation benefits are available to Mississippians suffering from a workplace illness or injury. Occupational illnesses can occur because of hazardous exposure on the job and occupational injuries can include a variety of injuries that occur on the job because of a workplace accident.

Injured Mississippians can receive workers' compensation benefits to help pay for their medical care and disability benefits that help with their lost wages when they have suffered harm in the workplace. Workers' compensation is a no-fault insurance system employers pay into to ensure injured workers are protected but also prevents injured workers from bringing most personal injury claims against their employers for injuries and harm suffered at work. Because of that, it is important for injured workers to ensure they maximize their workers' compensation benefits.

When a claim for workers' compensation benefits has been denied, it can be devastating for the injured worker and their family. As a consequence, it is important for injured workers and their families to be familiar with workers' compensation appeals options and the reasons a workers' compensation claim for benefits may be denied.

It is important to note that the reasons a workers' compensation claim for benefits may be denied, and the options available to injured workers if a claim for benefits has been denied, vary by state so it is important for the injured workers to be familiar with the workers' compensation rules and requirements in their state. A workers' compensation petition can be filed in Mississippi if the injured worker disagrees with a denial of benefits they have received.

Social Security disability (SSD) benefits can be difficult to obtain but are also tremendously important for disabled individuals in Mississippi, which is why it is important to be familiar with the ways to qualify for benefits. Eligibility for Social Security disability benefits is based on several factors. One, a person must have a medical condition that is severe enough that it prevents the disabled individual from working. Two, the applicant must have the necessary work history to qualify for benefits.

Applications for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits are sometimes initially denied, so understanding how to prepare the strongest application possible for disability benefits is helpful. Eligibility for Social Security disability can be based on suffering from a medical condition that is on the Social Security Administration's list of impairments or by submitting medical records to demonstrate that the applicant suffers from a medical condition that prevents them from working and engaging in gainful activity. Whether the medical condition the disabled individual suffers from is on the list or not, they will be required to submit medical records to demonstrate the medical condition they suffer from.

If someone has a physical disability, it’s often evident to the world. But many people have disabilities that are much less apparent. People suffering with unseen illness can feel affects equally as crippling as those whose disabilities are physical.

Just like it provides help for people with physical disabilities, the Social Security Administration (SSA) also gives benefits to those with mental and emotional conditions. Many people with mental health issues are eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).