Rules of the commission shall govern compromise payments where the prescribed schedules are not applicable and which, in its discretion, may be made in cases where it is not possible to determine the exact extent of disability, as for example in certain injuries to the back or head. The commission shall also have full authority to adjudicate the disposition of death claims. Commutation and lump sum settlement payments shall be governed by rules of the commission, and shall not be made except when determined to be in the best interest of the injured worker or his dependents, the commission having final authority in such questions.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 3 - Workers' Compensation
§ 71-3-9. Exclusiveness of liability
§ 71-3-9. Exclusiveness of liability
§ 71-3-17. Compensation for disability
§ 71-3-19. Maintenance while undergoing vocational rehabilitation
§ 71-3-21. Temporary partial disability
§ 71-3-25. Compensation for death
§ 71-3-29. Compromise, commutation, and lump sum payments
§ 71-3-31. Determination of wages
§ 71-3-33. Guardian for minor or incompetent
§ 71-3-38. Special workers' compensation account for payment
§ 71-3-39. Recording and reporting of payments
§ 71-3-43. Assignment and exemption from claims of creditors
§ 71-3-45. Compensation a lien against assets
§ 71-3-47. Determination for claims for compensation
§ 71-3-51. Court review of compensation award
§ 71-3-53. Continuing jurisdiction of the commission
§ 71-3-57. Witnesses and their fees
§ 71-3-63. Fees for legal and other services
§ 71-3-65. Record of injury or death
§ 71-3-66. Confidentiality of records
§ 71-3-67. Reports of injuries
§ 71-3-69. Penalty for misrepresentation
§ 71-3-71. Compensation for injuries where third parties are liable
§ 71-3-73. Second Injury Trust Fund
§ 71-3-77. Insurance policy regulations
§ 71-3-79. Acceptance of premium by carrier and estoppel
§ 71-3-85. Workers' compensation commission
§ 71-3-93. Administrative staff
§ 71-3-101. Registration of insurance companies
§ 71-3-107. Compensation and death benefits for minors illegally employed
§ 71-3-123. Report of commissioner on assigned risk plan and safety programs
§ 71-3-125. Workers' compensation claims offices; provision of same services by contract; waiver