Understanding Jackson Workers Compensation Laws

Jackson worker compensation law covers you

Here is how the law structures workers compensation:

• All injuries covered—Regardless of whether slight or serious, if the injury or illness arises out of the course and scope of employment, Jackson workers compensation law says the injury is covered.

• Medical costs are covered—Whatever medical services and medications that are determined to be reasonable and necessary should be paid for by the employer. This includes rehabilitation and mileage reimbursement.

• Lost wages are covered—Up to two-thirds of the average weekly wage of an employee is provided for. Employers are required to make payments at least every 14 days.

• Eligibility begins on the first day of employment—There is no waiting period to be covered. Regardless of when you began your employment, and regardless of your pay scale, you are covered.

• Report the injury immediately—You should report the injury as soon as you are aware of it. This then prompts your employer to report the incident to the insurance company and the Mississippi Workers Compensation Commission.

• Two-year statute of limitations—If for any reason you are not properly compensated according to the rules of workers compensation, you must file a claim with the Workers Compensation Commission within two years of the date of the injury.

When your claim is denied

If you are injured, but your employer fails to adhere to the law on any of these points, he or she should be aware of the possible penalties. It is a violation of Jackson worker compensation laws for both employers and employees to make false or misleading statements in a workers compensation claim in Jackson. Punishment can be as much as a $5000 fine and up to three years imprisonment.

When an injured worker is up against an insurance company that is refusing a benefits claim, a law firm can help sort through details of Jackson workers comp law and win the benefits to which the injured worker is entitled.

Many employers and their insurance companies try to question the severity and nature of the injury or the disease acquired while on the job. Throughout Mississippi as well as in Jackson, worker comp law provides for certain benefits to employees who are hurt or killed.

But those who are responsible—companies and their insurers—may try to reduce or eliminate payouts. When that happens, the impact on the worker and his or her family can be significant.

One call...that's all

The attorneys at Richard Schwartz & Associates, P.A. have extensive experience in workers compensation, Social Security, and disability cases in Jackson and throughout Mississippi. One call is all you need to handle your disputed claim. For help with Jackson worker compensation laws, call Richard Schwartz & Associates, P.A. at 1-800-844-1215, email us, or contact us online.