IF YOU SUFFERED A WORKPLACE INJURY, YOU NEED TO HIRE AN EXPERIENCED WORKERS' COMPENSATION ATTORNEY

The holidays are a difficult time for many people especially for injured workers. If they are receiving workers compensation checks they can be late due to interrupted mail service, or bad weather, or adjusters taking vacation time. Many doctors’ offices cannot find appointment times for new patients or you cannot get an appointment to see your doctor. Hospital and surgical centers are overbooked with patients wanting to avoid a new annual deductible under their health insurance.

It is difficult enough dealing with the injury you have sustained without the added burden of the holidays on you. Our years of experience in workers’ compensation law allow us to resolve cases quickly.  Worker's Compensation litigation is generally considered to be simpler than traditional injury litigation, as it takes place in an administrative setting and may involve relaxed evidentiary rules. Workers typically need to hire a workers compensation lawyer when they are refused benefits to which they are entitled, are told that they can return to work before they are actually medically able, or are denied extended or permanent disability despite significant disabling injury. If your employer sends you to a doctor who declares that you are able to return to work even though you don't believe you are yet able, or tries to get you to return to work to a special job created to accommodate your injury, you should consider speaking to a workers compensation lawyer right away.

It is beneficial to go to a lawyer who handles a lot of Worker's Compensation cases. Typically, those lawyers will know the administrative judges or hearing officers who preside over compensation hearings and may also know the doctors and defense lawyers who are trying to block your claim. Using an attorney who knows the ins and outs of the system can help ensure that you collect the benefits that are due or, if you are so inclined, get a maximum pay-off to settle your compensation claim.

If you suffered a workplace injury, you need to hire an experienced workers' compensation attorney who can help make sure you receive the benefits you need. At Hopkins, Barvié & Hopkins, P.L.L.C., we help you find the answers. With more than 65 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys offer clients throughout Mississippi the representation they need.

Contact us online or call 228-864-2200 to schedule your free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer. And, let us know how you found a way to celebrate the holidays without incurring more debt. Happy Holidays.

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Liability Insurance for Your Auto or Truck

We know that every driver is required to carry liability insurance for their auto or truck. We also know that like most companies insurance companies are concerned with the bottom line. From time to time there can be vehicle accidents that are not the fault of a driver, but rather are caused by something that no one in the accident could have controlled. An insurance company may try to avoid paying on legitimate claims, or try to settle for less than the cost to the consumer. 

For example, in an accident in which neither driver did anything wrong, each insurance company may claim that their customer was not responsible. And, therefore they have no liability to pay for the damage. If you have been involved in an auto accident and the insurance company is refusing to pay or paying too little on a legitimate claim, contact an attorney at Hopkins, Barvie & Hopkins to discuss your options. 

Remember that while the main reason you carry liability insurance is to prevent accidents from causing you financial hardship, if your insurance company either does not pay or pays less than you need, they make more profit. At Hopkins, Barvie & Hopkins, we have the experience you need to resolve insurance disputes fairly, so that you get the compensation you deserve. 

For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Hopkins, Barvie & Hopkins at 228-864-2200.

At Hopkins, Barvié & Hopkins, P.L.L.C., we help you find the answers. With more than 65 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys offer clients throughout Mississippi the representation they need. Contact us online or call 228-864-2200 to schedule your free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer.

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Where to begin looking for answers after a car accident

It is a devastating experience to be in an auto accident that results in serious injuries. You may wonder how your medical bills or even your regular bills are going to be paid while you are out of work. If your insurance company does not give you the coverage you need, how will you pay for the property damage to your car?

What happens when you are injured in an auto accident and the insurance company refuses to negotiate or settle a claim? When an insurance company intentionally delays, inconveniently defends, and purposely denies paying claims? Insurance companies generally have no problem paying out a claim, but when the policy holder is under-insured, or the accident exceeds their comfort zone of spending coverage, they are likely to refuse to pay. You, as a victim, have no other recourse but to consult an attorney.

Many people do not know where to begin looking for answers after a car accident. At Hopkins, Barvié & Hopkins, P.L.L.C., we help you find the answers. With more than 65 years of combined personal injury experience, our Biloxi car crash attorneys offer clients throughout Mississippi the representation they need. Contact us online or call 228-864-2200 to schedule your free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer.

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