Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Mississippi Bus Crash Kills 7, Injures 37 – Dangers of Tire Blowouts to Mississippi Drivers Explained
A horrific and fatal bus accident left seven people dead and 37 people injured over the weekend in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and a community wonders how a tire failure could lead to the carnage and destruction that ensued. According to national news reports, at around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 31, a 2018 Volvo commercial… Read More »
Head-On Car Accident Leaves Three Dead, 1 Seriously Injured in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
Earlier this summer in June, a terrible car accident claimed the lives of three people, and left one person fighting for their life in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. According to local news reports, on Sunday, June 9, a head-on collision ended in multiple fatalities and one seriously injured person on Louisiana Highway 308 near McCloud… Read More »
Horrific Conveyor Belt Accident Takes Life of Mississippi Seafood Worker – Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits Explained
Earlier this year in April, the horrific and untimely death of a Mississippi seafood plant worker hit headlines and sent a warning signal to Mississippi families of the risks that their loved ones face on the job, and that could kill them in the line of work. According to local news reports, this spring,… Read More »
Louisiana Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident Highlighting Sky-High Number of Hit-and-Run Accidents in State
The small town of Dulac, Louisiana saw a tragic and unfortunate pedestrian accident just this week and a community seeks answers as the investigation into what exactly happened – and who did it – is ongoing. According to national news reports, on Monday, September 9, right after the following Labor Day weekend holiday, a… Read More »
U.S. Representative from Louisiana Fights to Help Stop Deaths from Roadside Accidents
As things heat up with this election cycle, much press is focused on the presidential race, with both sides taking up most of the airtime in the political news cycle. However, the good news is that there is other political news out there, some that may signal changes in the law that may make… Read More »
Bus-Involved truck Accident Leaves 2 Dead in Pike County, Mississippi, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s “Band of Gold” Members on Bus
A terrible bus-involved truck accident took the lives of two individuals on Thursday morning this week, and students and staff at a local community college have been shaken. According to local news reports, on the evening of Thursday, September 19, a 2011 MCI Bus was traveling to Summit, Mississippi, on Highway 98 with members… Read More »
Cause of New Orleans’ Sewerage and Water Workers’ Injuries after Mylar Balloon-Caused Boil Water Advisory Determined
The origin of the accident that caused a New Orleans’ Sewerage and Water worker serious injuries earlier this summer in August has finally been determined, and officials are seeking ways to prevent further damage to power lines caused by the common party accessory. According to local news reports, New Orleans authorities now know that… Read More »
Are You Prepared for the Aftermath of a Mississippi Car Accident? Learn about Your Legal Responsibilities and Be Better Ready when Tragedy Strikes
When a person is seriously injured in a car accident in Mississippi due to the fault of a negligent driver, it can be a difficult and confusing time. Especially in the immediate aftermath of a terrible car crash, a person may not know exactly what to do and what their legal responsibilities are. Fortunately,… Read More »
Mississippi Worker’s Death on Rural Highway Due to Fatal Car Accident Sparks Conversation about Transportation-Related Workplace Deaths
News of a terrible and fatal car collision in a rural community in Mississippi stunned residents of the Magnolia State several weeks ago, prompting a conversation about transportation-related workplace deaths that workers face on the job. According to local news reports, earlier this fall on Saturday, September 7, 53-year-old Loretta Hopkins was killed in… Read More »
Young Louisiana DOTD Contract Worker Killed while Doing Job Assisting Motorist in Need in New Orleans
The City of New Orleans and its residents were hit with terrible news earlier this week after a young Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development contract worker was hit and killed on the road while simply doing his job. According to local news reports, the New Orleans Police Department responded to a car collision… Read More »