why choose us
Michael R. Brown is committed to providing you CLEAR COMMUNICATION. He is committed to personal attention. The following Frequently Asked Questions may help you define your needs. His goal is to help you understand your rights under the law and obtain fair resolution based on those rights.
What can I do about my lost wages?
If you are injured on the job, you may be eligible to receive benefits while you undergo medical treatment for your injuries. Contact Michael R. Brown to discuss your potential benefits as soon as possible.
Who pays for my medical treatment?
If you’ve been injured at work and your employer is covered under law, the company’s workers’ compensation insurance should pay for your medical treatment. Contact Michael R. Brown as soon as possible to discuss any potential benefits.
Common on-the-job injuries
On-the-job injuries can range from the more common sprains and strains to the most severe including paralysis, dismemberment and death. Frequent injuries sustained at work include the following:
- Muscle Sprains and Strains
- Back and Neck Injuries
- Hand and Wrist Injuries
- Shoulder Injuries
- Crushing Injuries
- Falling Injuries
- Death
- Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Tension Neck Syndrome
- Paralysis
- Coma
- Broken Bones
- Herniated Disc
- Knee Injuries
- Foot Injuries
- Loss of a Limb
What are some Auto Accident Statistics?
Unfortunately, auto accidents are increasingly the leading cause of injury and/or death in all age groups. About 6,000,000 auto accidents happen every year with 40,000 fatalities.
Forty percent of the time, these fatal accidents involved alcohol, and 29 percent of all car accident deaths involved speeding. Alcohol and speed aren't the only issues transportation boards face when trying to improve highway safety.
Here is sobering information to think about:
Young drivers between the ages of 15-20 and drivers older than 69 have driver fatality rates higher than drivers between 25 and 69. Potential causes include inattentive and/or distracted driving, text messaging while driving, cell phone use, aggressive driving and moving traffic offenses.
What should I do if I was a victim of discrimination?
The federal government and most states have laws that prohibit organizations, private persons or governments from discriminating against people because of certain protected characteristics which include the following:
- Race or Color
- National Origin
- Sex
- Religion
- Age
- Disability
- Pregnancy
- Sexual Orientation (in some states and cities)
Individuals are protected from discrimination by employers under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities in Employment Act and other federal and state laws which might apply depending on the facts of the claim. If you feel you have been the victim of employment discrimination, call Michael R. Brown at 601-948-5330 today. You may need to submit a charge of discrimination with the US EEOC first before bringing your claim in court. Michael R. Brown can assist at the EEOC level.
To learn more about employment discrimination law visit Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).