Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Statutes of Limitations in Louisiana Car Accident Cases – Learn About the Time Limits Applicable to Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases Under Louisiana Laws
So much happens after a terrible and unexpected car accident. From healing from one’s serious, perhaps life-threatening injuries, to figuring out how to handle finances if one is unable to work, to navigating how to handle kids, pets, and the stresses of everyday life, all while suffering from a car accident injury. Indeed, in… Read More »
Louisiana Workers Injured by Struck-By Accident on Causeway Bridge Underscores Dangers of Struck-By Accidents to Louisiana Construction Workers
Earlier this year in February two Louisiana workers were injured as a result of a “struck by” accident on Louisiana’s Causeway bridge. The scary and avoidable accident serves as an example of the dangers that Louisiana workers face every day on the job when they are out on the road with drivers and vehicles…. Read More »
Mississippi Oil Worker Tragically Killed in Windstorm – What Rights Do Injured Mississippi Workers Have under Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Laws?
Tragic reports of the death of a young Mississippi worker came out earlier this year, highlighting both the dangers that inclement weather can present to oil workers in Mississippi, and the rights and options that injured Mississippi workers have under Mississippi workers’ compensation laws. According to local news reports, a 24-year-old oil worker was… Read More »
MS Coast Seabee Killed on Motorcycle in Tanker Truck Accident
Earlier this summer, in late June, the terrible news of the death of a Seabee (a member of the United States Naval Construction Battalion) stationed on the Mississippi Coast spread across headlines in Mississippi and beyond. According to the Mississippi Sun Herald, the terrible accident occurred on Wednesday morning, June 26, in Harrison County,… Read More »
Missing Louisiana Worker Found Deceased after South Pass Pipeline Explosion
Questions surrounding the whereabouts of a missing pipeline worker who went missing after a pipeline explosion and fire in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana have been answered, but the results are grim. According to local news reports, on Saturday, August 17, just before 8:00 p.m., there was an explosion and resulting fire in a “marsh area”… Read More »
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 »