Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Looking for Work in Mississippi? Here’s What You Need to Know About 3 Dangerous Industries for Workers
It is true that when it comes to safety, not all jobs are equal. While some jobs may present less hazards to workers, other jobs, particularly those that involve hard labor, work with heavy machines, and unpredictable circumstances (such as working with animals), can cause daily dangers to Mississippi workers that may result in… Read More »
Idaho Stroke Patient Awarded Second-Largest Medical Malpractice Award in State’s History
An Idaho man and stroke survivor who was provided with inadequate medical treatment was awarded $13.5 million in damages by an Idaho jury earlier this year in April. MDLinx reports that the Ada County, Idaho jury award is the second-largest medical malpractice award awarded in the state. The case began when medical malpractice plaintiff… Read More »
Houston Man on First Date Killed by Drunk Driver, Date Recounts Tragic and Senseless Accident: “Joe Wasn’t Doing Anything Wrong”; Louisiana Drunk Driving Wrongful Death Claims Explained
A Houston man’s tragic death at the hands of a drunk driver earlier this year in April underscores the senseless deaths caused by drunk driving, and serves as a reminder to Louisiana residents who have lost loved ones to drunk driving car accidents that they too may have rights and options for seeking justice… Read More »
Multi-Victim Workplace Accident on Italian Railroad Prompts Even the Pope to Speak Out about Workplace Accidents, Calls for Heightened Worker Safety
It is an unfortunate truth that workplace accidents are all-too common these days. In fact, workplace accidents are so common, and can lead to so many needless deaths, that even the Pope has something to say about it. Speaking out about worker safety in early September, in light of a horrific workplace accident involving… Read More »
5 Hazards Mississippi’s Heroic First Responders Face on the Job, Legal Help for Injured First Responders
There is no doubt that Mississippi would be a much different place without the help and care of its first responders. First responders, who may be firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), or police officers, rush to all types of emergency situations to help injured Mississippians. First responders also are called out while on patrol… Read More »