Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Longtime Parish Employee Killed in Lawnmower Accident on the Job – What Can Louisiana Families Do if Their Loved One is Killed at Work?
A valued longtime employee of Plaquemines Parish was killed in a fatal lawnmower accident while at work earlier this summer in mid-June, and some Louisiana families are wondering what they can do if their loved one is killed at work under Louisiana laws. According to local news reports, WDSU News, on Tuesday, June 11,… Read More »
Settling Your Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Case – The Two Types of Settlements in Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Claims
When a Mississippi worker is seriously injured on the job to the extent that they can no longer work their regular job they may wonder what kinds of options they may have for financial help under Mississippi laws. The good news is that under Mississippi workers’ compensation laws, most injured workers in Mississippi are… Read More »
The Hidden Dangers of Louisiana’s Most Popular Job
Even when hard-pressed for an answer, it would likely be difficult for most Louisiana workers to guess what the most popular job in Louisiana currently is. From truck drivers to manufacturing workers, office workers to line cooks and construction workers, there are a number of jobs in Louisiana that are popular among workers. But… Read More »
Teen Worker Participating in Work Learning Program Loses Both Legs after Horrific Workplace Accident with Trencher
Workplace accidents that lead to amputation injuries are undoubtedly some of the most serious, disabling, and horrific workplace accidents that a worker can endure. Indeed, losing an arm or a leg, or both, is extremely disabling to a person and limits not only their ability to work and earn a living, but also to… Read More »
Biloxi Sun Herald Reports on Fatal Florida Workplace Heatstroke Accident – Questions Regarding Rights of Injured Biloxi Workers Answered
Late last week the Biloxi Sun Herald reported on a startling and tragic story about a workplace death in Florida due to extreme heat, and the subsequent fines that a Florida contractor-employer is facing in light of its failure to protect employees from fatal heat-involved workplace accidents. According to the Biloxi Sun Herald, Guerrero… Read More »
Do You Know about the 4 Deadliest Types of Car Accidents? If Not, Read This Article Now
While many Louisiana drivers are likely familiar with several common types of car accidents – such as rear-end collisions, “T-bone” collisions, and head-on crashes – they may not know all of the different ways that a serious car accident can occur, and, on top of that, which type of car accident is the most… Read More »
New Orleans Contractor Employer Fined in Connection with November 2023 Worker Death
A New Orleans-based steel contractor is facing serious fines levied by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in connection with the death of a worker last November. According to The Advocate, Nucor Steel, a steel and steel products company, and a New Orleans contractor-employer, have been fined over $27,400 for “serious” safety violations related… Read More »
State Laws, Federal Laws Cover Injured Louisiana Workers — Learn about the Legal Framework of Workers’ Compensation in Louisiana and the U.S. Here
There is no doubt that the United States is peppered with a patchwork of laws, both federal and state. While the federal government establishes laws that are enforced from “sea to shining sea”, state legislatures also pass their own laws which also impact the people that live within the state. This state and federal… Read More »
Karoshi: The Japanese Term for “Death from Overwork”
In December, 2015, a 24-year-old Japanese worker named Matsuri Takahashi died after she jumped from her home in her company dormitory housing. Ms. Takahashi worked for one of Japan’s largest advertising agencies, and her death shook the nation and exposed a dangerous phenomenon for Japanese workers. It turns out that Ms. Takahashi, who worked… Read More »
13-Year-Old Escondido, California Boy’s Death in Suspected Drunk Driving Car Accident Raises Questions among Louisiana Families about the Rights and Options of Surviving Family Members under Louisiana Laws
A 13-year-old Escondido, California boy’s death in a suspected drunk driving car accident sent waves through the community of Escondido, and has re-awakened the conversation about the rights of surviving family members of drunk driving car accidents all the way in New Orleans. The terrible and senseless accident occurred just last week on the… Read More »