On-the-Job Injuries

If you’ve been hurt at the workplace, we can help

People throughout Mississippi go to work every day to earn a living and support their families. But an on-the-job injury can put that all at risk. Workers’ compensation benefits are set up to help people hurt in work-related accidents. But the claims process can be difficult and frustrating. That’s why injured workers in Ridgeland, Jackson and throughout Mississippi turn to an experienced workers’ compensation attorney at Tabor Law Firm, P.A.

Some jobs – such as those in construction or manufacturing – carry a higher risk of injury, because there is a greater exposure to potential dangers. But a serious and debilitating on-the-job injury can happen at any type of job. Even minor injuries can leave a worker temporarily unable to perform the duties of the job.

Workers can experience a wide range of on-the-job injuries, including:

Workers’ compensation benefits can help

Work injuries can require extensive medical treatment. This can include hospitalization, surgery, multiple doctor appointments, medication, therapy and apparatus such as crutches or wheelchairs. The expenses can add up quickly, at a time when the injured worker is unable to do the job, resulting in lost income.

Under the state’s workers’ compensation system, the cost of all reasonable and necessary medical treatment for on-the-job injuries is covered. In addition, while unable to return to work, the injured worker can collect partial wages. This system is designed to help the worker remain financially stable after a serious work injury.

But employers and their insurance companies may challenge your claim for benefits. Their interest is in paying you as little as they possibly can. So they may suggest that your injury was pre-existing. Or that a certain medical treatment is not necessary. Some employers pressure injured workers to return to the job, even though they are still recovering from their injuries.

Fighting for the rights of workers

Tabor Law Firm, P.A. is dedicated to helping injured workers get the workers’ compensation benefits they need and deserve. We fight for injured workers at all hearings during the appeals process. We know how to build a strong case that can’t be ignored. We are only interested in a resolution of your case that meets your needs. That’s why we litigate most of the workers’ compensation claims we handle.

We know how to fight back against the tactics used by employers and insurance companies to deny you benefits. And if a third party was responsible for the accident that caused your injury, we can help you seek damages in a separate legal action. We are focused on getting the best possible outcome for you.

You can expect expertise, professionalism and personal attention from our firm. Unlike other firms, which use case managers, you’ll deal personally with an attorney. We give you regular updates on the progress of your case. And if you ever have a question, all you have to is call. We return the majority of client calls the same day.

If you suffered an on-the-job injury in Mississippi, contact our office in Ridgeland to set up a free consultation with an attorney at our law firm. Call us today.