Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What is an “ALJ” in My Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Case? The Role of Administrative Law Judges in Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Cases Explained
The truth about workers’ compensation cases in Mississippi is that while some workers’ compensation claims are granted upon application, many claims are denied and must go through the Mississippi workers’ compensation appeal process. During this process, injured Mississippi workers may be surprised to find out that they may be required to attend a hearing… Read More »
Busting Myths about Louisiana Workers’ Compensation – Myth #1: My Employer Must be at Fault for Me to Obtain Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits
There is no doubt that there is a ton of misinformation out there on the internet. Between fake news sites, scams, troll accounts on social media, and misinformed comments on public posts, it is hard these days to tell fact from fiction. One area where a large amount of misinformation and misunderstanding takes place… Read More »
Settled Your New Orleans Personal Injury Claim? Tempted to Post about it? Here’s Why You Should Think Twice
Almost everyone these days seems to be on social media. From Facebook to Instagram to TikTok and LinkedIn, social media has easily become one of the most used channels for socializing in New Orleans today. There is no doubt that social media plays a big role in many New Orleans residents’ lives. Social media… Read More »
Mississippi Cement Manufacturer’s OSHA Battle Highlights Dangers to Workers in Concrete Manufacturing Industry
Mississippi concrete manufacturer Buzzi Unicem USA announced this week that it has decided to fight five Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations the administration has levied against it. According to Occupational Health & Safety Online, Buzzi Unicem USA, which is located in Natchez, Mississippi, was hit with the safety fines after a Buzzi… Read More »
Implementing Worker Service Charge Compensation Schemes May Have Unintended Consequence for New Orleans Restaurant and Hospitality Employers – How Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Insurance Premiums May Increase for New Orleans Employers
There is no question that the service industry looks a lot different than it did even just five years ago to many New Orleans residents. Automation of tasks formerly handled by human hands, the popularity of take-out and delivery during the pandemic, and rising costs passed down to what seems to be just about… Read More »
What is My Motorcycle Accident Personal Injury Case Worth? An In-Depth Look at Damages in Mississippi Motorcycle Accident Cases
Motorcycle accidents are no joke. When a person is involved in a motorcycle accident, they are typically the smaller vehicle on the road, traveling with little protection in comparison to the hard steel, plastic, and fiberglass of a car. As a result, a motorcycle accident can leave a person critically injured and disabled, or… Read More »
Utah Teen Killed in Suspected Drunk Driving Accident while Riding Bike
Nothing could be more tragic than the news that a loved one has been killed due to the actions of a suspected drunk driver on the road. However, this is the horrific scenario that a Roosevelt, Utah, family is reeling from after they received a terrifying and life-changing call last weekend. On Saturday, September… Read More »
Work in Construction in Louisiana? Here’s What You Need to Know About Common Construction Industry Workplace Accidents and Your Right to Louisiana Workers’ Compensation
When we drive down the highway, ascend the stairs of our office buildings, cross over bridges, and speed down tollways, it is rare that we have the hardworking people who built our roads, bridges, buildings, and byways in the forefront of our minds. The truth of the matter is that the infrastructure that we… Read More »
From Injury to Compensation – Your Guide to the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Process
When a worker is injured in Mississippi, it is rare that they are fully aware of just how the Mississippi workers’ compensation process works and where to turn to for help with their workers’ compensation claim. Although the Mississippi workers’ compensation process is designed to provide medical and financial benefits to injured Mississippi workers… Read More »
Hattiesburg Plant that Became Center of Teen Worker’s Tragic Death Now Subject of Full-Blown OSHA Investigation
Pretty much everyone in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is now aware of the terrible and tragic death of Duvan Tomas Perez at the Mar-Jac Poultry Plant in Hattiesburg. In July of this year, the 16-year-old worker, originally from Guatemala, was killed in a horrific accident at the plant while he was working his shift. However, what… Read More »