Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Notifying Your Employer After You are Injured at Work: Do You Have to Do it To Get Workers’ Comp in Louisiana?
When a workplace injury occurs in Louisiana, the truth is that many Louisiana workers are unsure what steps they must take to protect their right to workers’ compensation benefits. One of the most common questions Louisiana workers have about workers’ compensation law is whether an injured worker must notify their employer in order to… Read More »
Louisiana Man’s Life-Long Truck Accident Injuries Demonstrates Importance of Justice for Louisiana Truck Accident Victims
A recent serious truck accident in Louisiana has left one man facing permanent injuries and an uncertain future, underscoring how devastating commercial vehicle crashes can be. According to local news reports, Adam Doyle was transporting heavy equipment for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries when his vehicle was struck from behind by a… Read More »
Winter Weather Slams Mississippi: Learn About Your Rights if You Are Injured in a Weather-Related Workplace Accident in Mississippi
Mississippi is still reeling from the effects of a powerful winter storm that struck the state between January 23 and January 27. According to local news reports and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, the death toll has reached 28, with fatalities reported in Desoto and Sharkey Counties. MEMA has received damage reports from 51… Read More »
Personal Injury Laws vs. Workers’ Comp Laws in Mississippi: What Law Applies to My Workplace Accident Case?
After a workplace accident, injured employees in Mississippi often have the same question: “Should this be handled as a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit?” The reality is that the answer depends on the circumstances of the accident, but in most situations, Mississippi workers’ compensation laws typically control how work-related injuries are… Read More »
Fatal Bicycle Accident Raises Awareness of Dangers of Bike Riding, Rights of Bicycle Accident Victims in Louisiana
A tragic bicycle accident that occurred in Louisiana in August, 2025, continues to serve as an important reminder of the dangers cyclists face on public roadways. According to local news reports, a teenage boy was riding his bicycle in his own neighborhood when he was struck by a vehicle driven by an adult motorist…. Read More »
Settling Your Mississippi Car Accident Case with the Negligent Driver’s Insurance Company: 3 Things You Need to Know
After a car accident in Mississippi, many injured drivers are quickly contacted by the negligent driver’s insurance company. Adjusters may sound friendly and eager to resolve the claim, often suggesting that settling early is the easiest way to move forward. While settlement can be an appropriate resolution in some cases, it is important to… Read More »
2025 Report Finds Mississippi Among “Most Dangerous” States for Workplace Injuries
A recent 2025 report covering federal workplace safety data has placed Mississippi among the most dangerous states in the nation for on-the-job injuries. According to the report, Mississippi recorded 11.61 severe workplace injuries per 100,000 workers in 2024, more than double the national average. With 147 documented cases of serious injuries among approximately 1.26… Read More »
Employee or Independent Contractor: Does it Matter When it Comes to Workers’ Compensation in Mississippi?
If you were seriously injured on the job in Mississippi, it may surprise you that one of the first questions that may come up is whether you are considered an employee or an independent contractor. Although it may not seem like it at first, this distinction matters a great deal because it can determine… Read More »
I Was Injured at Work in Louisiana, But I Don’t Know Who Was at Fault: Can I Still Get Workers’ Comp?
There is no doubt that for many injured Louisiana workers, getting hurt on the job can leave one overwhelmed, stressed, and unsure about what to do next. In the aftermath of a workplace accident, many Louisiana workers who have been seriously injured at work struggle to understand how workers’ compensation laws work or whether… Read More »
High Number of Car Accident Fatalities on Mississippi Road Prompts Residents to Ask About Their Rights Under Mississippi Personal Injury Laws
A heartbreaking report out of Hancock County has brought renewed attention to the dangers of Mississippi’s Texas Flat Road, where 13 people have died in car accidents over the past three years. The two-lane stretch between Kiln and Picayune has seen repeated tragedies, including a recent head-on collision with an 18-wheeler that killed two… Read More »