Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Texas Road Worker’s Death on the Job Draws Attention to Workplace Hazards Flaggers Face Every Day
The tragic and terrible news of the death of a senior citizen who was killed on the job in Texas is making headlines across the country and brings attention to the dangers of flagging work. According to local news reports, this week on Thursday, February 8, a flagger who worked at a Schertz, Texas… Read More »
Workplace Violence Against Hardworking Healthcare Workers: A Serious Problem in Louisiana and Throughout the U.S.
Although healthcare workers work hard every day to save lives, treat serious and traumatic injuries, and stabilize victims of crimes, accidents, and other life-threatening incidents, the sad fact is that in Louisiana and throughout the United States, healthcare workers themselves face the threat of violence every day on the job themselves. Indeed, according to… Read More »
Whiplash Injuries Caused by Another Driver’s Negligence: What is a Whiplash Injury and What are Your Rights and Options to Compensation in Mississippi?
Most Mississippi drivers have heard the term “whiplash”, but they may not know exactly what a whiplash injury is, or how to get compensated for a whiplash injury if they are injured in a car accident due to another driver’s negligence. To help Mississippi drivers better understand this common car accident injury, we provide… Read More »
Understanding the 4 Types of Electric Shock Injuries that Happen in Louisiana Workplaces
Working with electricity can be a daunting task, but it is one that is often critical to getting important work done. Even those workers who are extremely experienced and advanced in working with electrical components and electricity may experience near-accidents frequently on the job. When working with electricity on the job, there are four… Read More »
86-Year-Old FedEx Worker Killed on the Job, Cause of Death Finally Revealed
No matter how much experience a worker has at their job, or how long they have been on the job, they are still at risk of experiencing a horrible workplace accident that could result in severe disability or death. The sad truth is that even with years of experience doing a work task in… Read More »
Ohio Construction Worker Killed after Falling from 20 Foot Height in Tragic Workplace Accident
There is no question that “falls from heights” is a category of workplace accidents that often result in severe injury and even sometimes death. Unfortunately, the latter was true last week when an Ohio construction worker fell from extreme heights on a job site and died at work. The death of the Ohio construction… Read More »
Not Sure Whether to Seek Medical Treatment after Your Louisiana Car Accident? Here’s What You Should Know
Something that many Louisiana car accident victims may wonder is whether or not they should seek medical treatment if they are not aware of any serious and debilitating injuries. For some people, seeking medical treatment at a hospital or at a doctor’s office can feel like an uphill battle, with hefty co-pays, long wait… Read More »
Three Helpful Tips for Preparing for Your Consultation with a Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Many workers who are injured on the job and who are interested in seeking workers’ compensation benefits may be eagerly anticipating their workers’ compensation consultation with a Louisiana workers’ compensation lawyer, but may not know just how best to prepare. Preparing for a workers’ compensation consultation may not seem like it is necessary, since… Read More »
A Mississippi Garbage Worker’s Horrific Death Sparks Conversation about Options for the Families of Workers Killed on the Job Under Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits Laws
The horrifying story of how a Mississippi garbage worker was killed on the job sparks a conversation about what rights and options surviving family members have when a loved one is killed at work. On Wednesday, November 1, 31-year-old Jonirus Davis was killed while working in Lowndes County, Mississippi. According to local news reports,… Read More »
Mississippi Fatal Drunk Driving Car Accidents – How Does the Magnolia State Stack Up when it Comes to Road Safety?
Mississippi Drunk Driving Car Accident Statistics According to a December 23 local news report from WJTV, which includes statistics and data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there were a total of 42,795 deaths caused by car accidents and other motor vehicle accidents in the United States in the year 2022. The… Read More »