Ben Bowden, PC believes that all workers in Mississippi have a right to a safe work environment, and the legal system does help to ensure favorable conditions. Workplace-related accidents are, however, far too common, resulting in thousands of injuries each year. If you have sustained a work-related injury or illness, you have a right to workers’ compensation benefits. With the varied industries across our great state, having the guidance of an informed and experienced workers’ compensation attorney is vital. 

Major industries across the great state of Mississippi include:

–Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding and VT Halter Marine Shipyard in Pascagoula
–Chevron Pasagoula Refinery, the corporation’s largest US refinery
–The Port of Pascagoula, the largest seaport in the state, moves 25,000,000 tons of cargo annually. Cargoes inbound include forest products, crude oil, and chemicals.
–The Port of Gulfport, a bulk, break-bulk, and container seaport, encompasses a 300 acre deep-water port and 116 acre inland port facility.
–Various Maritime Commerce Operations
–Our transportation infrastructure provides for efficient inland movement and distribution of cargo across the US through trucking and Class I rail services.
–Enviva Corporation’s largest pellet mill, the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, is located in Lucedale, Mississippi, with another plant in Amory, Mississippi.
–Also in Lucedale, Amazon has opened a regional distribution station for processing orders in the immediate area, with a 15,000 square foot warehouse.

Our citizens are employed in forestry and logging, manufacturing, transportation, international shipping, the intracoastal waterways, and further into international waters. With such diverse industries, the types of accidents can also be varied; exposure to chemicals, fires, burns, explosions, falling from heights, and coming-and-going incidents are only a few limited examples.

At Ben Bowden, PC, we regularly help workers obtain a variety of benefits for on-the-job injuries from such accidents, particularly those that require surgery and ongoing medical treatment including: back injuries, burn injuries, head injuries, hearing/vision loss, fractures, knee injuries, loss of limb, muscle and ligament damage, occupational illnesses, repetitive stress injuries, shoulder injuries, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. Backed by over 30 years of experience, Mr. Bowden has a proven history of protecting the rights of injured workers. When you meet with us, we will listen to your story, learn about your injury and work history, and help you obtain the workers’ compensation benefits you need and deserve. You will have peace of mind knowing a dedicated advocate is in your corner.

HELPFUL LINKS:
LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACT FAQ