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Can I Get Workers’ Comp If I Get Hurt While Working from Home?
/by Jim ReevesTelecommuting is a flexible option enjoyed by thousands of workers each year, but with the rise of the novel coronavirus, suddenly millions of people have had to learn how to work from home efficiently. This raises a number of important questions. How are employees held accountable for being productive at home? How can teams that […]
Helping the Community During the COVID-19 Outbreak
/by Jim ReevesCommunity building and support has never been more important than it is right now. Over the course of weeks—and in some communities, days—entire support systems and routines have disappeared. This is our time to shine. As community members, we can step up, fill in the gaps, and make sure everyone gets through this as unscathed […]
How Do I Know If I Might Have Traumatic Brain Injury?
/by Jim ReevesTraumatic brain injury (TBI) can have subtle signs and symptoms, which may not manifest until days or months after the injury. At times, the signs of TBI may even be ignored as the injured person may appear fine despite them acting or feeling differently. It is vital to consult a medical professional immediately if any […]
The Hidden Dangers of Seat Back Failures
/by Jim ReevesBy now, everyone understands that children riding in a car are safer in a child safety seat placed the backseat in the event of an auto collision. Seat belts, booster seats for older children and approved child safety seats have become the norm for families wanting to protect their most precious cargo. It almost defies […]
When a Workplace Accident Falls Outside of Workers’ Compensation
/by Jim ReevesWhen you go to work in the morning, you expect it to be another normal day. Until the day you get injured on-the-job. You may be a very safe person, but a workplace has inherent dangers, especially if it is on a construction site, in a warehouse, in a manufacturing plant, or involves the transportation […]
Collisions in Parking Lots and Parking Garages
/by Jim ReevesYou may not be on high alert in a parking lot or garage, but these areas are riskier than you may think. The National Safety Council reports there are more than 50,000 crashes in parking lots and garages every year that result in more than 500 deaths and 60,000 injuries annually. The actual numbers may […]
Workers’ Compensation and FMLA in Mississippi
/by Jim ReevesWorkers’ compensation is an insurance program purchased by employers to cover work-related injuries or illnesses their employees sustain. Qualified employees receive “no-fault” coverage for injuries or illnesses that result from their job, in exchange for the implied agreement not to bring a personal injury lawsuit against your employer. Each state oversees its own workers’ comp […]
The Emotional Impact of an Auto Accident
/by Jim ReevesEach year, there are approximately 6 million car accidents in United States, and many of these accidents result in moderate to severe physical injuries. But what many people fail to realize is that these accidents can cause a lot of emotional trauma as well. By nature, being involved in a collision is a traumatic event. […]
How to Deal with Uninsured Motorists in a Mississippi Auto Accident
/by Jim ReevesMississippi has some of the highest rates of uninsured motorists in the nation. If you get hit by another driver, there’s a 30% chance that you’ve been involved in an accident with someone that has absolutely no insurance. And this doesn’t even touch on the scores of drivers that only carry minimum limits, so are […]
Car vs. Bicycle: A Potentially Lethal Combination
/by Jim ReevesThese days, more and more people are choosing to ride their bikes to work. It could be to save money not having to purchase and maintain a vehicle, pay for gas, etc. It could be that they want to have a good way to exercise and stay in shape. It could be that they want […]