Workers’ Compensation

Workers' compensation provides widespread protection for direct-hire employees working in Mississippi. Someone on their first day or a part-time seasonal employee has the same basic protection as someone who has held the same job for decades. Those with injuries...

Navigating the labyrinth of workers' compensation can be as tricky as walking a tightrope. For most workers, knowledge of workers’ compensation is limited. This means they may not realize precisely how to handle the process.  Consider these common missteps that can...

Many people go into a healthcare career because they like the idea of helping others. People tend to view healthcare employment as relatively stable and as a well-compensated profession, in addition to generally being safe. However, the idea that working in healthcare...

Most work injuries and illnesses get better eventually. But some unfortunate workers suffer such serious on-the-job accidents that they likely will never recover. A permanent disability from a work injury could mean that you will never be able to earn an income again....

After sustaining a workplace injury, you need to seek immediate medical attention and inform your employer as this represents a prime example of a workers’ compensation claim. Along the way, you want the right care from the right doctor – a health professional whom...

Everyone complains about their job at one time or another. Based on this, you might have greater concerns than others about your job if you work in certain hazardous industries. The latest annual report released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has identified some of the most dangerous jobs in the United States.It is also noteworthy that thousands…