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Q: Dr gave me a permanent partial disability rating of 10% to the right lower extremity

Wkmans comp is offering 10% of my weekly compensation for 175 weeks is this offer the correct amount ? I live in ms

Baskin Lowber Jones
Baskin Lowber Jones
answered on Feb 2, 2018

Most offers will also need to include future medical expenses you will incur as a result of the injury. This will usually be in the form of a discussion with your physician about follow up visits, medications or other things you may need in the future.

You may want to consult with a...
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Q: Can workman's comp reuse to pay you til they get test results in on your injury at work. Cause I've been out 11 days

Workman's comp is trying to not pay me until I have mri an they get results. I've been out of work since November 28,2017

Baskin Lowber Jones
Baskin Lowber Jones
answered on Dec 14, 2017

There is sometimes a small delay after the injury but before benefits start. This is often called the five day waiting period in Mississippi. If you have an injury that disables you for less than 14 days then there would not be a wage loss payment for the first five days. Benefits providing medical... View More

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Q: I was in a bad wreck while on divery for pizza inn they post to have auto insurance on me but didn't so are they liable
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 1, 2017

You want to check with a member of the Miss. Trial Lawyers Assn/Assn for Justice who handles comp--they give free consultations.

You would have a claim but it's not the type of claim that's going to give you relief, now.

So get the consult because your type of situation...
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Q: I Was Injured On A Job And Received A Workman's Comp Settlement. Now That I Am Receiving Social Security They Say I Owe.

Why Do I Owe Social Security For receiving A Workman's Comp Settlement When At The Time Of The Injury Iwas Only Getting V.A. Benefits And Nothing Else?

Jerry Lutkenhaus
Jerry Lutkenhaus
answered on May 28, 2012

I practice WC law in Virginia so this is general information and not legal advice. If the WC settlement overlaps with the period of time you are receiving SS benefits, then the SS benefits are subject to reduction. In a WC settlement one can avoid this overlap by pro-rating the lump sum settlement... View More

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