Representing Injured Workers in Southern Mississippi
I learned the value of hard work at an early age while growing up in the small town of Forest, Mississippi. I started working in my father's accounting office at age 12, at a local soybean farm at age 14, and at a local poultry processing plant until I graduated from high school.
I am attorney Ray Price. From these experiences, I developed a respect and admiration for working men and women. One of the reasons I became a trial lawyer is to protect the rights of working people. From my law office in Hattiesburg, I represent men and women in southern Mississippi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast who have been injured in accidents at work.
Were You Denied Workers' Compensation Benefits?
An injured working seeking workers' compensation benefits can face many obstacles in Mississippi:
- Your employer may claim you did not make proper notification of the accident.
- The company doctor may claim that you had a preexisting condition or that the injury was not work-related.
- The workers' compensation insurance carrier may not approve your medical treatment.
- The company doctor may claim that you are well enough to return to work, even though you are still injured.
- The insurance company may start paying benefits, only to discontinue those benefits while you still need them.
There is no down side to hiring a lawyer at the beginning of your case. I charge no up-front fees, and I will not charge any fees at all unless you need my help to resolve a claim dispute. As your lawyer, I can guide you at every step of the way and ensure that your claim is properly documented and that your rights are protected.
Is a Nurse Case Manager Interfering With Your Treatment?
In many Mississippi workers' compensation cases, a nurse case manager (called an NCM) is assigned by your employer's insurance company. Many times, the nurse case manager will come with you to your doctors' appointments and attempt to talk privately with the doctors afterward — in violation of your rights.
The nurse case manager does not have the right to accompany you to your doctor appointments or talk to your doctors without your permission. As your attorney, I will protect your rights and work to ensure that the nurse case manager does not interfere with your medical treatment.
Were you injured in an accident caused by someone other than your employer? If so, you may be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. By filing a filing a personal injury lawsuit, you can obtain full compensation for all of your damages, including pain and suffering.
Free Attorney Consultation
I offer a free initial consultation to discuss your workers' compensation case. To schedule an appointment with me, lawyer Ray Price, call 601-545-3336 or fill out the contact form on this Web site. My law office is located in downtown Hattiesburg, Mississippi, between the Post Office and the Forrest County Courthouse.
