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...
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What happens if workers’ compensation is denied?
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...
What is the process of applying for workers’ compensation?
Workers' compensation benefits can help injured workers and their families with the aftermath of a workplace injury or if they are suffering with an occupation illness. Though the workers' compensation system is a no-fault system, and most employers are required to...
How can workers’ compensation help injured workers?
When workers are injured on the job in Mississippi, they may wonder what to do. Workers' compensation benefits provide important protections for injured workers or workers suffering from an occupational illness and because of how important they are, workers need to be...
What is covered by workers’ comp?
No one goes to work thinking that they will suffer injuries in an accident; however, these incidents do occur. When an employee is injured, this can become troublesome, as it can impact his or ability to attend work. In order to address such instances where a worker...