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No Mississippi Nursing Home without Violations Since 2010

Of Mississippi's 205 nursing homes, not one has had a clean safety record in the past three years. Since 2010, nursing homes in the state have amassed over 4,500 violations from the U.S. Centers...

I’m hurt but I want to Keep my Job

Unfortunately, many people who decide to hire a lawyer in a workers’ compensation case wait until something bad happens. Quite often, people wait until they are terminated before seeking a free consultation. ...

Can I choose my Own Doctor?

Yes, but hurry. The recent change to the Workers’ Compensation Act takes away the right to choose your own doctor if you treat with the company choice for more than 6 months or...

How many weeks am I entitled to be paid if I get hurt at work?

There are two types of disability payments, temporary and permanent. The law allows up to 450 weeks of payments total up to the state maximum for the year of the injury. The...

I fell and hurt myself on a property isn’t the owner/operator at fault? Actually, you could be wrong.

Just because you slipped or tripped and fell on someone's property doesn't mean that they are automatically responsible for your injuries. In a slip and fall case, the law requires you to show that...

How long do I have to wait to get workers’ compensation benefits after I have been hurt and how much should I be getting...

You are entitled to medical benefits immediately. If you miss more than 5 days of work then you are also entitled to compensation while you are off work. You will generally be...

I was hurt at work and the company doctor is not helping. What are my rights?

First, you have a right to a choice of physician if you have not already made one, unless you treated with the company choice for more than 6 months or had a surgery. ...

GRANUFLO AND NATURALYTE LAWSUITS

On March 29, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall of GranuFlo and NaturaLyte. These products were manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and were used to treat kidney disease and kidney...