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Mississippi Workers' Compensation Laws<\/h1>\n
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Maybe you broke your toe replacing the water cooler in your Jackson office, or you think your lingering illness is from hazardous chemicals at your Gulfport worksite. With so much time spent at your 9-to-5, there is ample opportunity for workplace injury and illness in the Magnolia State. That’s why Mississippi requires all employers with at least five employees to purchase workers’ compensation insurance<\/a>. This covers employment-related injuries and illnesses regardless of fault, but can also prohibit you from filing a lawsuit against your employer for additional damages.<\/p>\r\n

If you’ve suffered a work-related injury or illness in Mississippi, learn about the benefits and requirements for pursuing a workers’ compensation claim. The table below shows key aspects of Mississippi’s workers’ compensation laws, including the types of benefits available and important deadlines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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  • 30 days to give notice of work-related injury to employer (Sec. 71-3-35);<\/li>\r\n
  • Employee has 2 years to file claim (Sec. 71-3-35)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Some Types of Benefits<\/b><\/td>\r\n
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  • Medical care<\/u>: reasonable and necessary medical services and equipment; employee may choose medical provider (Sec. 71-3-15)<\/li>\r\n
  • Temporary partial disability<\/u>: compensation for decrease in earning capacity while temporarily and partially disabled (usually two-thirds of average weekly wage for maximum 450 weeks) (Sec. 71-3-21)<\/li>\r\n
  • Permanent partial disability<\/u>: payments to compensate you if you’re able to return to work but earn less due to the injury (Sec. 71-3-17)<\/li>\r\n
  • Permanent total disability<\/u>: to compensate if you’re unable to return to any job due to injury (usually two-thirds of average weekly wage for maximum 450 weeks) (Sec. 71-3-17)<\/li>\r\n
  • Death benefits<\/u>: payments to your surviving spouse and certain dependents, plus up to $5,000 in funeral expenses if you die from a work-related injury or illness (Sec. 71-3-25)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
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