It is one thing to be hurt at work but when workers suffer serious and catastrophic injuries on the job, their livelihood and future may be implicated for the long term. Workers' compensation benefits are an important type of benefit available to injured workers to...
Laurel Law Blog
Fatal workplace accidents by the numbers
Fatal workplace accidents can leave families left behind facing many challenges which is also true of non-fatal workplace accidents and the harm they can cause injured workers. During 2017, the number of fatal workplace injuries in Mississippi equaled 90 according to...
What are the top 5 occupations for workplace injuries?
The numbers are mind-boggling. A worker is injured on the job every seven seconds in the United States, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). At that rate, 510 workers are hurt every hour, and 12,600 are injured each day. The impact on workers can be...
What are repetitive stress injuries and what can I do about them?
Repetitive stress injuries are serious injuries workers can suffer in the workplace. They can come on, and worsen, over time and can have a debilitating impact on workers and their ability to work and earn a living. As a result, workers suffering from a repetitive...
The important steps to take following workplace accident
After a worker has been injured in the workplace, it is important for them to know what to do and where they can turn. Workers' compensation benefits are a valuable resource that injured workers should know how to obtain when they find themselves facing time away from...
Important details about workers’ compensation benefits
Workers' compensation benefits can be an essential lifeline to help get injured workers and their families through the aftermath of a workplace injury. The benefits available to them can help meet their medical and wage-loss needs during a difficult time as they...
Fast production lines make food processing jobs dangerous
You have the right to a safe, clean working environment. But sometimes your employer puts the needs of the company above your own needs. If you work in the food processing industry, you might know this better than anyone else. An increase in speed Fast-moving...
Different types of construction injuries and risks to workers
This blog recently discussed the nature of workplace injuries and what injured workers may be able to do about them. One industry that can be particularly risky for workers to suffer serious and catastrophic injuries is the construction industry. The Centers for...
The nature of workplace injuries and what workers can do
Workplace injuries can mean devastation for injured workers and their families who can suffer physically, financially and emotionally as a result. Because of this unfortunate reality, workers suffering from work injuries should be familiar with the kinds of injuries...
Welcome To Our Blog
We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later for...