Annual Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Seminar

Register NOW – February 22, 2024 Annual Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Seminar Ridgeland, MS Visit this website to register online and for more information regarding agenda and hotel accommodations. http://markowwalker.weebly.com/registration.html   This event has been approved by the Mississippi Department of Insurance for six (6) hours …

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Effective July 1, 2022 the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission has increased the mileage reimbursement rate.

The Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission has announced the maximum weekly indemnity rate and mileage reimbursement rate for work related injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2022. Weekly Indemnity Maximum $551.02

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Markow Walker is hosting a FREE multi-state workers’ compensation webinar focusing on claims handling in Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee on May 10, 2022

The program has been approved for two (2) hours of continuing education, including one (1) hour of ethics, by the Mississippi Department of Insurance, Alabama Department of Insurance, and Tennessee Department of Insurance for adjusters.  The even is open to Markow Walker’s clients, along with …

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Registration for Markow Walker’s March 2, 2022 Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Webinar

Markow Walker invites its clients, along with employers and insurance professionals, to attend a FREE webinar on March 2, 2022.  The program has been approved for two (2) hours of continuing education, including one hour of ethics, by the Mississippi Department of Insurance for adjusters. …

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2021 Markow Walker will be presenting its annual seminar through a series of webinars

For 2021, Markow Walker will be presenting its annual seminar through a series of webinars.  The first webinar is scheduled for February 11, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  More dates announced for Markow Walker’s ongoing webinar series An Analysis of MS Workers’ Compensation: …

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Markow Walker: Directed Verdict Defense in a Medical Malpractice Case

Chris Walker and Wes Williams obtained a directed verdict for the defense in a medical malpractice case pending in the Circuit Court of Rankin County in October 2020.

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Markow Walker Obtained Summary Judgement in Medical Malpractice Case

Chris Walker, Wes Williams and Cecelia Virden obtained summary judgment in favor of a physician in a medical malpractice case pending in the County Court of Rankin County in September 2020.

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Mileage, Weekly Maximum and Lifetime Disability Rates

The Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission has released the updated weekly maximum limitations for indemnity and death benefits under the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Act. For work related injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2021, the weekly maximum for those benefits will be $523.16.   https://mwcc.ms.gov/#/maximumBenefitMileageRatesChart

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Workers’ Compensation Defenses: Mississippi Statute Of Limitations (Two Year)

When an employee claims they were injured on the job, they often may believe they can file a workers’ compensation claim at any time, thinking employers and insurance companies will be forced to pay no matter the circumstances. However, this is not how the law …

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Workers’ Compensation: Importance of Timely Reporting to the Employer

Employees who are injured on the job may file for workers’ compensation to cover medical bills and lost wages incurred as a result of their injuries. These claims can be costly for the employer. Per the statute, employees must timely notify an employer of any …

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