Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Mississippi Utility Worker Killed After Touching Wire in Tropical Storm Debby Inspection
The tragic and unfortunate news of the death of a Mississippi utility pole worker hit headlines earlier this month, highlighting the dangers that utility workers and other workers face when working with live electricity. According to national news reports, 20-year-old Jason Stahlhut was killed on the job as a result of touching a live… Read More »
Louisiana Man Killed after Walking Away From Single-Car Car Accident – Rights of Pedestrians Under Louisiana Laws Explained
The death of a Louisiana man who was walking away from a previous single-car motor vehicle accident when he was hit and killed has shaken a community and has Louisianans throughout the state wondering what rights pedestrians have under Louisiana civil laws after they are hit by negligent or drunk drivers. According to local… Read More »
Louisiana Wrongful Death Claims – Who Is Entitled to Bring a Wrongful Death Case in Louisiana After a Fatal Accident? Find Out Here
It is most likely universally true that the worst thing that a person can imagine is the death of a loved one who is nearest and dearest to their heart. It is almost unimaginable to think that one day a person can get a call out of the blue that their beloved family member… Read More »
OSHA is Watching: Learn About the Top 10 “Most Frequently Cited” OSHA Violations Against Employers in the United States
As many Mississippi workers know, when a Mississippi worker is injured in a workplace accident, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration may decide to investigate, and may ultimately decide to levy fines and citations against a business that has violated safety rules and regulations. Indeed, after serious workplace accidents occur, investigators must step in… Read More »
Mississippi Poultry Plant Settles Fines with OSHA after Horrific Death of Teen Worker
Many Mississippians are likely aware of the tragic and horrific story of Duvan Perez, the 16-year-old worker who was killed on the job at the Mar-Jac Poultry plant in Hattiesburg, Mississippi last year. However, what some Mississippians may not know is that in the aftermath of the teen’s terrible workplace death, the Occupational Safety… Read More »
Two Pedestrians Killed in Unrelated Car Accidents in Louisiana’s Cajun Country – Rights and Options of Surviving Family Members under Louisiana Wrongful Death Laws Explained
Not one, but two fatal pedestrian accidents occurred at the tail end of last week, raising the conversation about what the surviving family members of victims of fatal pedestrian accidents can do in Louisiana under Louisiana personal injury wrongful death laws. According to local news reports and the Louisiana State Police, the first of… Read More »
29-Year-Old Worker Killed After Falling into Machinery at Mosaic Plant
News of the death of a 29-year-old female worker at a Mosaic phosphate manufacturing plant in Polk County, Florida, took the internet by storm over the weekend and has shaken a community to its core. According to local news reports, Fox 13, Jameka Williams, a 29-year-old employee of the Mosaic company, a company that… Read More »
Mississippi Ranks High When it Comes to the Nation’s “Unhappiest Workers” – Could Worker Safety be a Factor?
Mississippi, unfortunately, has some of the most unhappy employees in the United States, according to the Biloxi Sun Herald. The Mississippi newspaper reviewed a study by Select Software Reviews compiled using data and statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and found some startling information about the happiness (or lack thereof) of workers… Read More »
Mississippi Teen Crashes with 19-Wheeler, Dies in Fatal 18-Wheeler Truck Accident
A Mississippi teenager was tragically killed after being involved in an automobile accident with an 18-wheeler truck. According to local Mississippi news reports, the terrible truck accident occurred in the early morning of Tuesday, July 23 at around 6:36 a.m. At that time, a young Mississippi man, aged 18 years, was driving a 2016… Read More »
Louisiana “Legal Corner” Addresses Worker Compensation Question Posed by Pelican State Residents and Workers: Are All Workplace Injuries Covered Under Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Laws?
Pelican State workers and residents have a lot of questions when it comes to the state’s workers’ compensation benefits program. Often feeling left in the dark when applying for workers’ compensation benefits due to a disabling workplace injury, Louisiana workers often are at a loss for how to navigate the complex Louisiana workers’ compensation… Read More »