Any person entitled to compensation under the provisions of this chapter shall have a lien against the assets of the carrier or employer for such compensation without limit of amount, and shall, upon insolvency, bankruptcy, or reorganization in bankruptcy proceedings of the carrier or employer, or both, be entitled to preference and priority in the distribution of the assets of such carrier or employer, or both.
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