Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Louisiana Handed Title for One of the Most Injury-Prone States, Alongside Maine and Kentucky
There are many amazing things that make the State of Louisiana famous. From the iconic Mardi Gras scene and traditions in New Orleans, to jazz music and the delicious local flavors of Creole and Cajun cuisine, Louisiana is more than just a place to stop by for a weekend away, but rather a cultural… Read More »
Exploring Burns in the Restaurant Industry – What Louisiana Restaurant and Kitchen Employees Need to Know
No one can deny that New Orleans is a Mecca for outstanding Creole and Cajun cuisine. With both new and established local restaurants and bars featuring the spices and flavors of Louisiana, New Orleans takes the cake for its offerings of gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice, and other Bourbon Street and French Quarter… Read More »
The Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Process: 5 Reasons Why Your Workers’ Compensation Was Denied and What You Can Do About It
Most Louisiana workers are aware that if they are injured on the job and are disabled from work, they may be entitled to Louisiana workers’ compensation benefits while they heal from their injuries and prepare to return to work. Indeed, under Louisiana workers’ compensation laws, which are laws promulgated by the state to help… Read More »
Do You Work with Machines in Louisiana? If So, Be Aware of these 7 Amputation Hazards in Your Workplace
There is no doubt that amputation injuries are some of the worst workplace injuries that a Louisiana worker can suffer on the job. Indeed, a workplace amputation injury is an injury in which a worker’s body part is partially or completely removed from his or her body, often affecting arms, legs, or digits such… Read More »
Kentucky Coal Preparation Building Collapse Kills Two Workers; Options for Mississippi Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones in Workplace Accidents
The recent collapse of a coal preparation building last week that killed two workers serves as a reminder of how dangerous workplace accidents can be and the options that the families of workers across the country, and in Mississippi, have when it comes to losing a loved one to a horrific workplace accident. According… Read More »