Author Archives: Jay Butchko
From Injury to Compensation – Your Guide to the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Process
When a worker is injured in Mississippi, it is rare that they are fully aware of just how the Mississippi workers’ compensation process works and where to turn to for help with their workers’ compensation claim. Although the Mississippi workers’ compensation process is designed to provide medical and financial benefits to injured Mississippi workers… Read More »
Hattiesburg Plant that Became Center of Teen Worker’s Tragic Death Now Subject of Full-Blown OSHA Investigation
Pretty much everyone in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is now aware of the terrible and tragic death of Duvan Tomas Perez at the Mar-Jac Poultry Plant in Hattiesburg. In July of this year, the 16-year-old worker, originally from Guatemala, was killed in a horrific accident at the plant while he was working his shift. However, what… Read More »
Louisiana Ranks Third in State with Most Distracted Drivers, Report Says
There is no doubt that distracted driving is a major contributor to car accidents in Louisiana and throughout the United States. With the increase of cell phone use in the car, leading drivers to multitask by both driving and watching social media videos, texting friends, or catching up on the news, distracted driving is… Read More »
The Hazards of Healthcare Work in Louisiana: Common Causes of Healthcare Worker Injuries Explained
Particularly in the post-COVID-19 Pandemic era, healthcare workers are becoming more and more acknowledged for the important and hard work that they do every day. We often forget the tens of thousands of healthcare workers that work to help save lives in America every day, and were reminded of just how hard they fight… Read More »
Do I Need a Lawyer for My Minor Car Accident in Louisiana? Why Consulting with a Lawyer Makes Sense, even for Smaller Accidents
Suffering a car accident that was not your fault can be incredibly scary. On top of potentially serious injuries that must be treated and recovered from, financial strains due to medical bills and lost wages, the loss of transportation if the vehicle has been totaled, and the struggles and strains of regular daily life,… Read More »
Your Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Questions Answered: What Happens if Death Occurs as a Result of a Workplace Accident in Mississippi?
It is almost too terrible to imagine: a hardworking Mississippi employee goes to his regular job on a factory assembly line as he does every day. He gets to work, punches in, and takes his position on the assembly line as usual. Several hours in, however, a machine malfunction causes the machine the worker… Read More »
If I Can File a Claim and Represent Myself, Why Do I Need a Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
Almost everyone in Mississippi has probably seen a Mississippi workers’ compensation attorney advertisement at one point in their life. Whether on a bus or bulletin board, a brochure, or on the radio or television, attorney advertisements offering help to injured workers with their workers’ compensation claims can sometimes be confusing for the average Mississippi… Read More »
Do Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits Include Compensation for My Pain and Suffering? Pain and Suffering in the Context of Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits Explained
When a worker is injured on the job in Louisiana, they may wonder what their options are when it comes to compensation. As many Louisiana workers know, under Louisiana workers’ compensation laws, most workers are entitled to money compensation paid by their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company.. However, Louisiana workers who have been injured… Read More »
Will My Louisiana Personal Injury Case Go to Trial? Phases of Litigation in Louisiana Personal Injury Cases Explained
In Louisiana, when a person is injured by the negligent or intentional acts of another person, they may be entitled to money compensation by that person (and potentially other parties) under Louisiana personal injury laws. Car accident lawsuits, wrongful death cases, and medical malpractice claims are all examples of personal injury lawsuits in Louisiana,… Read More »
Did You Work with Asbestos on the Job in Mississippi? Common Sources of Asbestos Exposure for Workers in Mississippi and Why that Matters
Although the majority of Mississippi workers are aware of the dangers of asbestos, it bears repeating: asbestos is a material that is harmful to human health, and workers who work with asbestos are at risk for severe health conditions and diseases as a result of asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure can cause diseases to Mississippi… Read More »