Injuries in the workplace typically fall under the purview of the Mississippi Workers
Compensation Commission. Workers' comp, as it is frequently referred to in the legal
community, is designed to protect workers who have been injured on the job and are no longer
able to work. Medical bills, travel to and from the doctor, lost wages, lost earning capacity and
disability, both temporary and permanent, are all taken into consideration when someone has
been injured on the job.
If you have been injured on the job, it is important to contact an attorney experienced in workers
compensation matters. The employers and their insurance carriers have their attorneys in place,
and they are looking after their best interests. Without consulting an attorney, you may agree to a
settlement that does not take into consideration all of your damages, and may be less than what
you are entitled to.
In workers comp claims, liability is not at issue. Even if you were at fault in causing your injury,
you are still entitled to benefits.
Independent contractors may or may not be subject to workers compensation laws, but that does
not mean that the people or companies they are working for do not owe them any duties
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