Unsure about returning to work after a workers’ compensation claim? The timeline can be confusing, leading many injured workers to ask: When is the right time to go back to work after an injury? 

At Corban Gunn, Attorney at Law, we help injured workers file Mississippi workers’ compensation claims after on-the-job injuries. Below, we offer our advice for returning to work after a workers’ compensation claim. If you have questions about your own work injury case, please contact our office for a free consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney on our team.  

Mississippi is diverse in the types of employment opportunities it affords residents. While major companies like Amazon, Nissan, and La-Z-Boy offer thousands of jobs to local citizens, thousands more make a living on farms, in the tourist industry, or through an entrepreneurial venture. Some of us even serve the communities of Mississippi as personal injury lawyers.

If you were injured on the job, you know that recovery can consume your entire life. On top of your pain and suffering, you may be dealing with steep medical bills, loss of the ability to work, and frequent trips to the doctor or therapist’s office. Workers’ compensation exists to help defray some of these costs. When your injury arises through the course of your job, your employer’s workers’ comp insurance should help cover the medical bills and loss of wages resulting from your injury.

There are few things in life more devastating than the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one. Never getting the chance to say one last goodbye or to plan a family member’s final days may truly feel like too much to bear.

Workers’ compensation is there for you when you’re hurt on the job. Even if it was your fault, you can file a workers’ compensation claim since your injury happened when you were at work. Those injuries could lead to lasting pain, damages, disability, and other complications, which is why filing a workers’ compensation claim is so crucial—it enables you to have financial support through that time.

In the state of Mississippi, if you’re unable to work due to injuries you sustained on the job and are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits, you’re not only entitled to at least a portion of your missed wages, but also to additional benefits such as medical expenses, medical-related travel expenses, and vocational retraining. In order to receive these benefits, you’ll need to track your expenses and report them.

When you’ve been injured at work, you might file a workers’ compensation claim to recover what you’re owed from your employer. Workers’ compensation claims don’t require you to prove your employer was at fault, which is why they’re so important to file. Even if you were partially at fault for your injuries that you suffered on the job, you can still file for workers’ comp and recover financially.

However, sometimes your claim can be disputed. This could happen for a number of reasons that you should know about. This can be confusing and make you feel like you aren’t sure how to proceed with your claim. Having a workers’ compensation lawyer on your side can help you feel more secure in your claim and can answer all of the questions you might have when it’s been disputed.

Let’s take a look at the different ways workers’ compensation claims can be disputed.

Different jobs have different levels of danger associated with them, depending on what you have to do to complete the tasks you’re assigned. However, every worker should always be as safe as possible while on their jobsite and shouldn’t be at risk of injury. When a worker is injured on the job, they could likely file for workers’ compensation, but what if the employer denies the claim?

Whenever you suffer an injury at work, you could use the help of a workers’ compensation lawyer. At Corban Gunn, Attorney at Law, we’re here to fight for your rights and ensure you get the financial compensation that you deserve for your damages. And if your employer denies your claim, we’ll be here to challenge them.