File Workers Compensation In Mississippi
If you are looking to file a workers compensation claim, you can go here to the official Compensation Commission government website. Unfortunately, that website is mostly set up for employers to get information and not people who need information on filing a claim.
So, your first step should be to contact your boss and let him/her know that you have sustained a workplace injury. Make sure you do this soon after being injured so that the facts can be determined right away. Another reason for timely disclosure is that you won’t get any benefits if you wait.
Your employer will need to fill out paperwork and send it in to the MWCC and their insurance carrier. You must follow all instructions given to you by your employer including going to the doctor they specify. To make sure that you never break any rules that could jeopardize your benefits, do as you are told. At some point in the future, you may be able to visit your own doctor.
Will You Need A Lawyer?
Most people who get hurt on the job don’t ever need to hire a lawyer. That is the good news. However, occasionally people find out the company they work for doesn’t have insurance (although it is the law for companies with more than 5 employees) or their claim gets denied over and over. In some circumstances, a lawyer might be a good option if you have trouble with your workers compensation claim.
What Can You Get From Workman’s Comp.
What benefits you are eligible for will depend on your injury. Typically, Mississippi workers compensation will pay for medical bills and in some cases pay you for hours lost at work. The goal is to get you healthy and back to work if at all possible. In the instance where your injury prevents you from returning to your old job, workers comp. can pay for training for a new job.