Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Alabama Worker’s Death by Crane Accident Serves as Reminder to Mississippi Workers of Dangers of Working with Cranes
An Alabama worker’s tragic death due to a workplace crane accident on Tuesday, November 22, serves as a reminder to Mississippi workers of just how dangerous working with cranes can be. Tragically, just before the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday, 65-year-old Ballard Concrete worker Cornell James was killed at the Ballard Concrete industrial facility located on… Read More »
Uncovering Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315 – What Damages Are Available to You in Your Louisiana Personal Injury Case?
After a person experiences injuries from a terrible car accident caused by another person’s negligent conduct, they may wonder exactly what type of damages they may recover if they bring a personal injury case. Indeed, under Louisiana civil laws, a car accident victim may be entitled to certain money compensation if they were injured… Read More »
Three Things Injured Louisiana Workers Wished They Knew Earlier about Workers’ Compensation in Louisiana
The internet is rife with misinformation these days, and when it comes to workers’ compensation laws in Louisiana, “word of mouth” information may not be any more reliable. Accordingly, when a Louisiana worker is injured on the job and disabled from working, he or she may have a lot of questions about where to… Read More »
If You are a Worker in Louisiana that Works from Heights, You May Want to Read This
There is no doubt that some of the toughest jobs in Louisiana involve work that is done from heights. From roofing work to firefighting, retail and warehouse work to steel working, and from construction to crane operating, a variety of important and necessary jobs require workers to scale scaffoldings, ladders, and platforms in order… Read More »
Mississippi Workers’ Compensation: What Exactly is it?
Most Mississippi workers are likely aware that if they are injured at work they are entitled to important financial benefits while they are disabled from working their regular jobs (with some exceptions). However, like most things these days, there is much misinformation about what exactly Mississippi workers’ compensation benefits are and the purpose of… Read More »
Tennessee Drunk Drivers May Owe Child Support Under New State Law
One of the most devastating things about fatal drunk driving car accidents is that they not only take the life of those involved in the accident, but also irreversibly alter the lives of surviving family members of those killed. When the parent of a child is killed in a drunk driving accident, they leave… Read More »
Massachusetts Worker Dead After Suffering Workplace Accident involving Forklift at Waste and Recycling Center
A Massachusetts waste and recycling worker suffered a fatal and horrific workplace accident this week in Abington, Massachusetts. Local news outlets report that 67-year-old Donald Schaefer, of Braintree, Massachusetts, was working at Troupe Waste & Recycling in Abington, when he fell from a forklift. It is reported that as Schaefer fell from the forklift,… Read More »
Bayou Blue Drunk Driving Accident Leaves Motorcycle Rider Dead, Criminal Charges Filed but What about the Family?
September 15, 2023 was a somber day for the small community of Bayou Blue, Louisiana. At around 10 p.m. that Friday evening, a man was left dead and the residents left with questions about whether a crime had also been committed – vehicular homicide. According to local news reports, John Vice of Byhalia, Mississippi… Read More »
Tragic Construction Accident Involving Pipe in Michigan Kills Louisiana Construction Worker on Out-of-State Job
New construction can present a number of hazards to construction workers, no matter what state or country they work in. Dealing with heights, depths, extreme temperatures, sharp and heavy objects with the potential to fall, massive machinery and tools, and even vehicles on the job, construction workers have a number of hazards to watch… Read More »
Googling Louisiana’s Top Injuries – Report Reveals Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Degloving, Other Potential Workplace Accidents as Top Hot Topics
If you have ever been curious about exactly what Louisiana residents are interested in when it comes to researching injuries, the good news is that you need look no further. Indeed, Louisiana’s local news source KALB has done the work for us. In May of this year, KALB reported on a study done by… Read More »