[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/southaven\/workers-compensation\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/southaven\/workers-compensation\/","headline":"Southaven Workers\u2019 Compensation Lawyers","name":"Southaven Workers\u2019 Compensation Lawyers","description":"If you have been harmed while at work, Mama Justice can help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact our workers\u2019 compensation lawyers in Southaven right away to get started on your case. Every year, more than 180,000 people are injured while on the job in the United States. Thousands of people end up passing away as a result of their injuries. Here in Mississippi, we see countless people affected by workplace accidents every year. In some instances, victims are forced out of work indefinitely. Suffering the mental and physical injuries in a workplace accident is only made worse by the...","datePublished":"2024-08-13","dateModified":"2026-09-28","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/#missy-wigginton"},"reviewedBy":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/#missy-wigginton"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mama Justice - MW Law Firm","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mama-Justice-Logo-Desktop.png","url":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mama-Justice-Logo-Desktop.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/meet-the-mama-justice-team.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/meet-the-mama-justice-team.jpg","width":333,"height":209},"url":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/southaven\/workers-compensation\/","speakable":{"@type":"SpeakableSpecification","cssSelector":[".direct-answer",".faq"]}},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/southaven\/workers-compensation\/#faq","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"How long do I have to file a workers' compensation claim in Southaven, Mississippi?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You generally must notify your employer in writing within 30 days of your injury and file your workers\u2019 compensation claim within two years. If a third party outside your employer contributed to your accident, a separate personal injury lawsuit generally follows Mississippi\u2019s three-year deadline under Miss. Code \u00a715-1-49."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What benefits can I receive through workers' compensation in Mississippi?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Depending on your injury, you may be entitled to temporary total, temporary partial, permanent total, or permanent partial disability benefits, plus medical benefits to cover your treatment. Disability benefits generally pay up to 67% of your average weekly wage, subject to statutory maximums."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What if my workers' compensation claim is denied?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You generally have the right to appeal a denial through the Mississippi Workers\u2019 Compensation Commission. A Southaven workers\u2019 compensation lawyer can review the denial, gather supporting medical evidence, and help you fight for the benefits you are owed."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I sue my employer for a workplace injury in Southaven?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"In most cases, workers\u2019 compensation is your exclusive remedy against your employer, meaning you generally cannot sue them separately. However, if a third party outside your employer contributed to your accident, such as a negligent driver or the maker of defective equipment, you may be able to file a separate lawsuit against them."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What should I do after getting hurt on the job in Southaven?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Report the injury to your employer in writing as soon as possible, seek medical attention, follow your doctor\u2019s treatment plan, and keep copies of all paperwork related to your injury and claim. Contact a workers\u2019 compensation lawyer if your employer disputes your claim or you are unsure of your rights."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Do I need a lawyer for my Southaven workers' compensation claim?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You are not required to have one, but insurance companies often dispute or minimize valid claims. A Southaven workers\u2019 compensation lawyer can help you file correctly, gather the right medical evidence, and appeal a denial if needed, so you get the full benefits you are entitled to."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I be fired for filing a workers' compensation claim in Southaven?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Mississippi law generally protects workers from retaliation for filing a valid workers\u2019 compensation claim. If you believe your employer punished you for reporting a workplace injury, a workers\u2019 compensation lawyer can help you understand your options."}}]},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Attorney","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/#missy-wigginton","name":"Missy Wigginton","alternateName":"Mama Justice","jobTitle":"Founding Attorney","worksFor":{"@type":"LegalService","name":"Mama Justice - MW Law Firm"},"url":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/our-team\/missy-wigginton\/","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/melissa-missy-wigginton-79525488","https:\/\/msbar.reliaguide.com\/lawyer\/38801-3214-MS-Melissa-Wigginton-299647"],"knowsAbout":["workers' compensation claims","workplace injury law","Mississippi injury claims"]},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/southaven\/workers-compensation\/#BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Southaven","item":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/southaven\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Southaven Workers\u2019 Compensation Lawyers","item":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/southaven\/workers-compensation\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]