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Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A. > Blog Posts  > Workers Compensation
23 March
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What damages am I entitled to recover in a Personal injury claim in Mississippi

Posted by Bryant Gillespie
in Blog Posts, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Workers Compensation
What damages am I entitled to recover in a Personal injury claim

In Mississippi, if you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, you may be wondering what damages am I entitled to recover in a personal injury claim in Mississippi. You are entitled to recover several types of damages in a personal injury claim. The damages you may be able to recover will depend on the specifics of your case, but generally, the damages that may be available include: Medical Expenses: This includes any expenses related to medical treatment you received for your injuries, such as hospital bills, doctor's fees, rehabilitation expenses, and prescription drug costs. Lost Income: If you missed...

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19 December
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Personal Injuries During the Holidays

Posted by Bryant Gillespie
in Blog Posts, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Workers Compensation
Personal Injuries During the Holidays

The holidays are a wonderful time to spend with family and friends, but the gatherings can sometimes end badly. Whether you are traveling to see family, shopping for last minute gifts, or working overtime, it’s important to understand the dangers that come with each of these. Car wrecks, slip and fall injuries in a business, as well as work related injuries are just a few of the personal injuries during the holidays that can occur. Car Wrecks During the Holidays AAA estimates that there will be an increase of more than 3 million people travelling during the holidays this year versus last...

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16 November
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Caterpillar Employee Immediately Incinerated

Posted by Bryant Gillespie
in Blog Posts, News, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accident, Workers Compensation
Caterpillar Employee Immediately Incinerated

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a statement last Wednesday that Caterpillar failed to install proper fall protection into their plant in Mapleton, IL. The incident happened in June of this year when a 39 year old man fell into an 11 foot deep pot that was filled with molten iron that was heated to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. As a result of this fall the Caterpillar employee immediately incinerated. A federal investigation into the incident that occurred earlier this year stated that if proper fall protection was in place then the employee might not have died. The reasoning behind OSHA...

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03 November
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Should I get an incident report after a work injury?

Posted by Bryant Gillespie
in Blog Posts, Giselle Rasberry, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
Should I get an incident report after a work injury

If you are wondering, should I get an incident report after a work injury? The answer to that question is yes. It is important to report work injuries as soon as possible. Talking with your employer right away helps them get the best idea of what happened. Even if the injury appears minor, it is important to fill out an incident report as proof that your employer was notified. There are many reasons why people choose not to report a workplace injury including: embarrassment, worry about being fired, being unsure if the injury is work-related, and belief that incident reporting is...

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14 October
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Workers’ Compensation – Can I pick my doctor?

Posted by Bryant Gillespie
in Blog Posts, Workers Compensation
can I pick my doctor.

If you are injured at work, you may be wondering, can I pick my doctor? Mississippi’s laws allow people hurt at work to choose their doctor. A person’s right to have themselves looked at by their choice of physician was so crucial that our legislature included it in the workers’ compensation statute initially passed in 1948. This allows someone who gets hurt at work to seek medical treatment from a provider they want to see. There are some exceptions to this rule, like if you sign a Choice of Physician (COP) form, if you treat with a doctor for six months...

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13 October
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Workplace Injuries and Deaths

Posted by Bryant Gillespie
in Blog Posts, News, Workers Compensation
workplace injuries and deaths

Workplace injuries and deaths happen every day throughout the U.S. Unfortunately, that was the case for a California tree trimmer Tuesday afternoon after he reportedly fell into a woodchipper. Menlo Park Police Department reported to the scene Tuesday around 1 P.M. to find the victim dead from the injuries he sustained while working. Roughly 12,000 people in Mississippi are injured every year at work. When you are injured on the job you may be wondering what to do or how you will pay your bills. Under Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Law, if a business has five or more employees, they are required...

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27 September
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Top 3 Workplace Injuries

Posted by Bryant Gillespie
in Blog Posts, Workers Compensation
top 3 workplace injuries

According to the National Safety Council in 2020, the top 3 workplace injuries were exposure to harmful substances or environments, followed by overexertion and bodily reaction, and slips, trips, and falls. Top 3 Workplace Injuries Exposure to harmful substances or environments: It’s no secret that Covid-19 played a role in this outcome as many people in the medical field were exposed to harmful environments when treating patients. Prior to Covid this category had ranked 6th in workplace injuries. Along with Covid-19 injuries was exposure to electricity, extreme temperature, radiation and noise, air, and water pressure change, as well as exposure to...

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02 September
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Airport Employee Killed

Posted by Bryant Gillespie
in Blog Posts, News, Workers Compensation
airport employee killed

Tuesday evening an airport employee was killed at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Tuesday evening. The incident happened around 10:20 P.M. according to USA Today while the employee was unloading baggage from a Frontier Airline and her hair was caught in the bel loader. Unfortunately, work-related injuries happen every day especially when machinery is involved. Most are just minor injuries, but many end up serious if not deadly. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 2020 there were 2.1 million non-fatal workplace injuries. While this number seems to decrease from previous years the number is still extremely high. When...

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01 September
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How long can you collect worker’s comp?

Posted by Bryant Gillespie
in Blog Posts, Giselle Rasberry, Workers Compensation
collect worker's comp

The amount of time that you can collect worker’s comp depends on the injury. Disability benefits are based on two thirds of your average weekly wage subject to the maximums set forth by the worker’s comp commission. Max rate for 2022, is $551.02 a week. If your worker’s comp doctor takes you off work for longer than 5 days, you are entitled to temporary total disability (TTD) benefits until your doctor returns you to work. You can get up to 450 weeks of temporary (partial or total) disability payments. Once the doctor finds you have reached maximum improvement, additional wage loss benefits...

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08 August
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THE POWER OF MEDIATION

Posted by Bryant Gillespie
in Blog Posts, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
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We recently settled a claim for $85,000.00 and we used a special tool to do it. Mediation. Mediations are an effective way to resolve issues and settle a claim for max dollar, while allowing both parties to be transparent with one another. Though not every mediation will resolve the claim, it is sometimes a worthwhile step to try and reach resolution. What is a mediation? Simply put, mediation is a meeting where the parties agree to meet with an agreed upon, impartial experienced independent lawyer to assist in negotiation of the claim. Nobody HAS to resolve anything, but mediations often...

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