a $10 millionTo date, the largest settlement payment in a workers' comp case came in March of 2017, with a $10 million settlement agreement.
around 12-18 monthsHow Long Does It Take to Reach a Settlement for Workers' Comp? The entire settlement process—from filing your claim to having the money in your hands—can take around 12-18 months depending on the details of your case and whether or not you have legal representation.
450 weeksHOW LONG WILL WAGE LOSS PAYMENTS CONTINUE? For a worker permanently and totally disabled, payments will be made for a maximum period of 450 weeks. For injuries which result in less than permanent and total disability, the time limit for payments varies according to the nature of the injury and disability.
Compensation is 66 2/3 percent of the injured workers wage. Minimum weekly payment is $25. Maximum weekly payment is 66 2/3 percent of the Mississippi state average weekly wage, $398.93. Maximum number of payments is limited to 450 weeks.
The average settlement negotiation takes one to three months once all relevant variables are presented. However, some settlements can take much longer to resolve. By partnering with skilled legal counsel, you can speed up the negotiation process and secure compensation faster.
A structured settlement can be paid out as a single lump sum or through a series of payments. Structured settlement contracts specify start and end dates, payment frequency, distribution amounts and death benefits.
$523.16According to the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission, the highest workers' compensation in Mississippi for 2021 is $523.16.
2021 Maximum Weekly Compensation Rate The state-wide average weekly wage figure for the applicable period is $784.74, causing the maximum weekly benefit under the Act to be $523.16 for all claims arising on or after January 1, 2021.
Although you cannot sue your employer, you might be able to sue another person or business if they are responsible for your injuries. For example, you might be able to bring a lawsuit in the following situations: You suffered an injury from a defective product. If so, you might sue the product manufacturer.
You should give notice of your injury to your employer within 30 days to receive maximum benefits, and all claims must be filed within two years.
You or your employer may file a Workers' Compensation-First Report of Injury of Illness form to file with the Commission. This form should be filed within ten (10) days of the employer receiving notice of the injury or accident.
Workers' Compensation Insurance in Mississippi can be purchased from private insurance companies authorized by the state to provide coverage. The Assigned Risk Pool, or an alternate State Insurance Fund, is available for businesses that are unable to find coverage from a private company.
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Workers Compensation Lawyers Serving Gulfport, MS and Harrison County, Mississippi
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Getting hurt on the job can be traumatic – it not only brings health-related stress but also financial worries. Oftentimes the employer doesn’t have your best interest in mind. Instead, they’re looking out for themselves and trying to avoid any work-related claim settlements.
Gulfport is the beautiful beach city of Mississippi and the second-largest after Jackson. Gulfport, thus, comes under the purview of Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Law.
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Most workers’ comp claims are rejected the first time, and many are also refused the second time around. Therefore, appeals are common and often must be filed to get the benefits you need.
We have more than 32 years of experience representing workers injured in various industries in and around the Gulf Coast region. We help clients receive the workers’ compensation award they deserve after a wide range of accidents and injuries at work, including:
Our law practice has been built up through client word-of-mouth recommendations and referrals from other attorneys familiar with our work.