{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5cd2d68043b416d4617f91c9/6a3d347b0ad321168688edc2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"In Legal Terms: Workers' Compensation","description":"<p>Workplace injuries can destroy a family. What’s a Mississippian to do? We’ll learn with attorney <a href=\"https://www.forthepeople.com/attorneys/andre-f-ducote/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Andre Ducote, from Morgan &amp; Morgan</a> what are our laws and options. Workers’ Compensation is our topic.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In Legal Terms,&nbsp;the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org</p><p><em>If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: </em><a href=\"https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast</em></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Workers' Compensation, Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), Compensable Injury </em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Do you want to learn more about personal injury incidents and cases? <a href=\"https://www.forthepeople.com/  \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ForThePeople.com</a>, the website of the firm of Morgan &amp; Morgan where our guest is a partner has information such as what is a personal injury lawsuit, how much is my case worth, and why some cases get turned down.</p><p><br></p><p>When you do need information, I like to go straight to the source. Who is that for Workers’ Compensation? It’s Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission. <a href=\"https://mwcc.ms.gov/#/home \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Their website</a> has information for injured workers, employers, medical &amp; insurance providers, attorneys, and a FAQ and resources section.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p>You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from <a href=\"https://radiobookmark.com/listener-interactive/webplayer/#/station/8aTbf39WqRpkJ7cX?utm_source=MPBOnline&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=LISTEN_LIVE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MPBonline.org/radio</a></p><p>Thursdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Next Stop Mississippi on MPB Think Radio at 4pm Central.</p>","author_name":"MPB Think Radio"}