Q: If I am injured in a Mississippi Worker's Compensation Accident, how much is the insurance company supposed to pay me per week?

A: If you are injured in a Mississippi Worker's Compensation Accident, you are entitled to 66 2/3s of your average weekly wage. Section 71-3-17(b) of the Mississippi Code, states, in pertinent part, "Temporary total disability: In case of disability, total in character but temporary in quality, sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66- 2/3 %) of the average weekly wages of the injured employee."  This Section of the Mississippi Code is discussing an injured Mississippi Worker who is temporarily totally disabled and the amount, as a percentage, of what the injured worker should receive from the insurance company.

As we always say, many things change in Mississippi Worker's Compensation law.  Therefore, this statute or any other statute or rule is subject to change without notice and the changes may greatly affect an injured Mississippi Worker's rights.  As a result, we strongly suggest you contact us in regards to your particular injury situation.